Sourcing furniture and other stuff for a new place can be really hard on a low income – but there are many grants and sources of help available. We’ve previously posted resources like this one from 2018 but lists of this kind quickly go out of date – so here’s a more recent summary from […]
Archive | October, 2022
Job: Director of Migrant English Support Hub, 22hrs/wk, £33k (pro rata) – closing date 9th November 2022
MESH is looking for a new Director Migrant English Support Hub (MESH) is a small charity working across Yorkshire and the Humber to coordinate ESOL provision. Since 2019 we have been successfully managing a website that lists all ESOL provision across the region: Learning English in Yorkshire and the Humber . More recently we have […]
A Visit to Opera North for Refugees – 29th October 2022
Join us for a visit to Opera North where you can see backstage and the Howard Assembly Rooms. If you like what you see, there will be an opportunity for work experience at Opera North. After the visit you can stay to watch a performance in “Unquiet” series with free tickets. Come for a visit, […]
Information session for refugees/asylum seekers wanting to apply to University: 1st November 2022
Are you a refugee or seeking asylum in the UK, and interested in applying to university? STAR ( Student Action for Refugees) has teamed up with UCAS to introduce you to the process. What will the session cover? An introduction to the university application process, covering both undergraduate and postgraduate applications. It will include: An overview […]
Is Islamophobia baked into Britain? – Online Event 11th October 2022
Sietar are running a session on Islamophobia: Is it Baked into Britain? by Neil Payne Tuesday 11 October at 6 – 7pm A TCK (third culture kid) with roots in both the Middle East and England, Neil studied Islam for 20 years including time in Saudi Arabia, Syria, Egypt, Turkey and Malaysia. As a trainer working […]
HOME? Free digital story-telling masterclass for asylum seekers 20/21/27th October- registration closes Friday 14th October 2022
This is the last call for asylum-seeking and refugees to register for 3 days of high-quality training and to contribute to a national exhibition/archive of experiences on 20th, 21st and 27th October 2022 The HOME? project will train new migrants to document real-life experiences, looking at how people have settled in (or not) to their […]
ESOL at Kentmere Community Centre, Seacroft – Course starting 6th October 2022
This is an English course for adults 19+ who are speakers of other languages. You will learn to: Say how you feel when you are ill, and describe common symptoms Make appointments with health professionals Understand and follow instructions related to health and wellbeing Find your way around a hospital or health centre. Be aware […]
The Yorkshire & Humberside Maternity Stream are looking for trustees
Being pregnant, giving birth and becoming a mother can be a wonderful but stressful time in any woman’s life. However, when a woman is forced to seek sanctuary in a strange country the stress is even greater. Our aims are: To ensure asylum seeking and refugee women’s voices are heard and considered when discussing the […]
Running a drop in? Asda are offering grants to organisations to help with energy costs
Asda are providing Grants to support organisations struggling with energy costs which may be useful for those of you running drop in spaces that are hoping to stay open longer as Warm hubs: https://www.asdafoundation.org/how-to-apply This grant is designed to support the increased running costs groups will face between September 2022 and February 2023, including rent […]