On 16/05/2019, Growing Points hosted a successful event in Leeds where a short film about the Hidden Talents Project was screened. Made with the help of students from Leeds University, the film showcases how, the Hidden Talents project works. Watch it here
Archive | May, 2019
Leeds Migration Research Network Annual Lecture – June 17th 2019
The Leeds Migration Research Network is pleased to announce that Dr Brenda S.A Yeoh, National University of Singapore, will deliver this year’s Annual Lecture: Postcolonial Migrations and the Cultural Politics of Plural Diversities in the City of Migration When: Mon, 17 June 2019 16:00 – 19:30 BST Where: Clothworkers North Building LT, Room 2.31 University […]
Bradford’s Refugee Week calendar of events
The calendar details events across Bradford during Refugee Week. This link takes you to specific information about the Art Exhibition.
New Roots Project: Employer visits and placements for Refugees
PATH Yorkshire are currently rolling out a series of employer visits aimed at refugees. As part of the New roots project, participants will benefit from an informal chat a tour of employer premises and have an opportunity to ask questions at the end. There may be the opportunity to develop short work placements for participants […]
EU Settlement Scheme – Online Application Support
Leeds Refugee Forum is providing digital support in partnership with We Are Digital and the Home Office for those needing assistance with the online application for the EU Settlement Scheme. All appointments need to be made through We Are Digital: 0333 344 5675 We cannot provide any immigration advice. This is digital support only.
Employer Supported Volunteering (ESV): building connections between the 3rd and private sectors
The ESV project links 3rd Sector organisations to businesses with a view to the business donating their skills, time and support to groups and charities, to help develop and support your organisation in a way that you may not have time to do but would benefit you enormously We currently have a partnership with Asda […]
Jobs: 5x Community Connectors 37hrs/wk £21,589 to £23,836- Leeds City Council Migration Team
Leeds City Council have recently been successful in securing grant funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to develop and deliver the Community Connectors programme. The aim of the programme is to support migrant communities living in our inner city areas to access services, and connect with wider settled residents. We are […]
West Yorkshire Destitute Asylum Network Meeting – June 4th
via WYDAN Next WYDAN meeting Here is the agenda for our meeting on the 4th of June. Please email them if you plan to attend Date and time: Tuesday 4th June 2019, 1.30 – 3.30pm. Venue: St. Augustine’s Centre Hanson Lane Halifax HX1 5PG https://www.staugustinescentrehalifax.org.uk/
Resource of the Week #74 – Refugee Week Social Media and Local Media packs
via Refugee Week There’s less than a month to go until we come together between 17-23 June in our thousands to celebrate our communities and say ‘refugees are welcome here’! Can you help us make a huge noise online for Refugee Week 2019? Social Media Kit for 2019 Our social media pack has everything you […]
Rainbow Junk-tion: free family activity programme 27th – 31st May 2019
Rainbow Junk-tion are running a completely free family activity program next week, aimed at children aged 8-11 on free school meals and their parents/carers. There is 3 afternoons of fun activities and lunch is included. Please let any families who might benefit know about this as occupying children during the school holidays can be tough! […]
Free Workshop by Karma Nirvana: Early Identification of Honour Based Abuse Workshop
There is a free workshop during Safeguarding week (1.5 hours) on Honour Based Abuse. Karma Nirvana will deliver the workshops. The aims are to: Build resilience when challenging issues of ‘cultural sensitivity’ To recognise HBA/FM as a safeguarding matter Increase professional confidence through education Improve effective supportive responses to victims Encourage critical thinking to challenge […]
Trustee Vacancy at Manuel Bravo Project
Manuel Bravo Project are recruiting for a new Trustee! Manuel Bravo Project is a charitable organisation based in Leeds that aims to help asylum seekers who are unable to find adequate legal representation. Manuel Bravo Project are looking for individuals who are ambitious for our communities, with an ability to think creatively, willingness to speak […]