Public Health are looking to hear feedback from service users of Language Empire to help shape the service and make sure it continues to meet the needs of the city. […]
Archive | January, 2022
Supplementary Schools in Leeds
info by Katy Redgrave, editorial comments and links by Jon from LASSN You ever come across Supplementary Schools?* Leeds has a huge network, offering children extra help with their studies. […]
Supporting children in school – online workshops for newly arrived parents – 16 Feb to 13 July 2022, from Leeds City Council
This is a six-session course for newly arrived parents. The six sessions are spread over the two terms. Translation may be available subject to languages. The workshops will engage parents, […]
Advocacy pop-ups in New Wortley and Armley – January 2022
Starting at the end of January, The Advonet Group will be holding advocacy pop-ups in two venues in Leeds. They aim to provide information about what they do and how […]
Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) – Info from UK Gov January 2022
By Samantha Powell on behalf of Safer Stronger Communities Team, LCC on 25th January 2022 in Policy & Research
The Minister for Afghan Resettlement formally opened the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) on 6 January 2022. The statement is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/oral-statement-on-the-afghan-citizens-resettlement-scheme Guidance on the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme […]
Micro Grants (Leeds Community Foundation) – Deadline 28th Jan 2022
By Samantha Powell on behalf of Safer Stronger Communities Team, LCC on 25th January 2022 in Funding
Micro Grants (Leeds Community Foundation) support individuals and small voluntary groups (priority to small unincorporated, unconstituted groups with income under £250,000 or new to funding) to improve lives of the […]
The Leeds Fund Strategic Resilience Grants – deadline 16th Feb 2022
By Samantha Powell on behalf of Safer Stronger Communities Team, LCC on 25th January 2022 in Funding
The Leeds Fund Strategic Resilience Grants of £30,000 over 2 years to assist with core costs of Community Organisations (registered with companies house or charity commission with annual income of £75,000-300,000 […]
Event: ‘Monster’ Art Installation at Left Bank Leeds 13th – 29th January 2022
Monster is a haunting contemporary art installation and will be on show at Left Bank from 13th – 29th January 2022. ‘Monster’ was first exhibited at The Truman Stables, London, […]
Doctors of the World: Survey on Omicron and vaccination programme, Homelessness and Afghan response – Deadline 26th Jan at 5 PM
Dear friends, I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to kindly ask if you could help by filling in the current Good Practice Action’s Insight Hub survey. We’re […]
Asylum Matters Update 18th January 2022: Advocacy, Resources & Campaigns
As usual, here is the most recent Asylum Matters newsletter, cut and pasted for those who don’t yet subscribe: Ongoing advocacy Nationality and Borders Bill The Nationality and Borders Bill […]
Women and non-binary social footy: no experience required – Saturdays 13:00 – 14:00 at Powerleague Central
Women & non-binary social footy host weekly sessions aimed at women and non-binary people (18+) looking to get back into football or to give it a go for the first […]
Smart Health Inclusion Peer AdvocateS (SHIPS) – Deadline January 31st 2022
Bevan’s successful SHIPS (Smart Health Inclusion Peer Advocates) programme is recruiting another cohort of volunteers to take part in training which enables them to become Peer Advocates with lived experience. […]