Celebrate our 15th Anniversary with us! This free online event, launches a programme of celebrations throughout this year. Join us to hear Prof. Divine Charura of York St John University and ex Solace Therapist talk about why specialist therapeutic services are needed for refugees and to hear from Germain Naruhana, ex-Solace client, volunteer and staff member talk […]
Archive | May, 2021
Empowering Women Fund is Open
Leeds Women’s Aid are proud to announce they are part of the national Labyrinth Project. The Labyrinth Project is launching a grants scheme – The Empowering Women Fund – as part of the wider project which has opened for applications on 12th April. About the Empowering Women Fund In response to the ongoing impact of […]
Project 17 – Free Training on families and EEA Nationals who have NRPF – Jun Aug – 2021
Project 17 are publicising new training sessions. Details are below and on their website. Local authority support for families with No Recourse to Public Funds (free) Understanding ‘no recourse to public funds’ Identifying immigration status and entitlements Support for families: section 17 of the Children Act 1989 Child in need assessments and human rights assessments […]
Free EU Settlement Scheme Workshops, May 2021
MIgration Yorkshire present some free workshops on different aspects of the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) that might be of interests. Please pass it onto volunteers as well. EU nationals with pre-settled status Wed, 12th May 1:00-2:30pm https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eu-nationals-with-pre-settled-status-registration-153775032261 EU Settlement Scheme and EU joining family members Thu, 20th May 10-11:30am https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eu-settlement-scheme-and-eu-joining-family-members-registration-153773642103 EU Settlement Scheme […]
Leeds Migration Partnership Strategy Group – Wednesday 12th May 2021 (10am -12pm)
The second LMP strategy meeting of 2021 will be held on Wednesday 12th May (10am-12pm) and you are invited to attend. The meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss the impact of recent changes regarding negative cessations and the new immigration policy plan, as well as review progress against the LMP priorities. The meeting will […]
Negative cessations – IMPORTANT UPDATE May 2021
Update on negative cessations: Section 95 discontinuations have commenced. There’s a cap of 175 evictions nationally, until Step 3 of government’s roadmap (“Not before 17th May“). Home Office won’t remove this in practice until round 1 month later. Service Users have started receiving discontinuation letters. Home Office working through cases and allocating discontinuations where appropriate. […]
Calendar of online activities, May 2021
Click here for the May calendar of activities for people from refugee and asylum seeking backgrounds. Notable additions for this month: Confidence building course for Arabic speaking women (interpreter provided) – contact Amy @ Refugee Council: [email protected] / 07876 144304 COVID info session (including how to get tested) – contact Amy @ Refugee Council: [email protected] / […]
Job: Office Manager at Solidaritech 7.5hrs/wk, £29k pro rata
Salary: £29,636 (£6007 pro rata) Hours: 7.5 hours a week – working pattern to be agreed Location: Solidaritech offices, Bradford Closing date for applications: 10th May The post is funded by the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, via Migration Yorkshire. The post is for a fixed-term of 2 years, ending in January 2023. Solidaritech is […]
Job: Technician Role at Solidaritech, 18.5hrs/wk, £29k pro rata
Salary: £29,636 (£14,818 pro rata) Hours: 18.5 hours a week – working pattern to be agreed Location: Solidaritech Office Closing date for applications: 10th May The post is funded by the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, via Migration Yorkshire. The post is for a fixed-term of 2 years, ending in January 2023. Solidaritech is looking […]
Further updates on the transition to new Aspen Card
The new Aspen card will be dispatched out to service users from 10th May, ready for funds to be switched over and cards to be used for the first time on Monday 24th May 2021. Please see attached documents regarding the transition to the new ASPEN card – An information pack for key stakeholders –– this […]
Volunteering Opportunities at the Art Hostel Leeds
The Art Hostel have some exciting volunteering opportunities and would love to work with refugees, migrants and asylum seekers in Leeds. Local Volunteer Role – General Assistant Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: ● General help in day-to-day running of the Art Hostel ● General housekeeping, cleaning and hands-on practical work ● Offering hospitality and care to […]