We haven’t reported on our stats for a couple of years, so how are we doing? Our last update was back in July 2021, so we have a lot of […]
Archive | July, 2023
Nominations for a Third Sector Representative to attend West Yorkshire Strategic Migration Group – deadline 31st July 2023
For the last 4 years, Ally at PAFRAS has been representing third sector partners from Leeds at West Yorkshire Strategic Migration Group. She’s been doing a cracking job, and wants […]
Asylum Matters update 19.07.23
Still the best source of information on asylum and refugee issues we know of (And Asylum Matters folks should feel free to use this quote in one of their funding […]
West Yorkshire Sub-Regional Migration Group Minutes 8th June 2023
Asylum support rates are going up to £47.39 per week/£9.58 per week – July 2023
The Home Office have confirmed that asylum support rates are going up to £47.39 per week and allowances for those in catered accommodation to £9.58 per week.
Changes to Immigration Rules – July 19th 2023
Taken from CAB’s Expert Advice newsletter – which you can subscribe to directly What you need to know now We will look at the changes to the Immigration Rules for […]
ESOL with childcare – from Leeds City Council – Autumn 2023 Dates
ESOL classes (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Leeds City Council – Learning English in Yorkshire and the Humber For Adults age 19+ (not already on a college ESOL course […]
Free Zumba classes with Tima in LS9 – July to September 2023
Join our FREE ZUMBA CLASSES and step into your best self from mind to soul, with our amazing and talented instructors. Discover the happier and healthy you in a fun […]
Streamlined Assessment Process – Online/Facebook scam alert July 2023
This alert refers to information covered in the Streamlined Assessment Process sticky on the LMP front page – and affects some Afghan, Eritrean, Iranian, Iraqi, Libyan, Syrian and Yemeni Asylum […]
Path Yorkshire with St Gemma’s: Retail Experience Visit for Refugees 20.07.2023 10am
Get retail experience – Thursday 20th July 10:00 to 12:00 Join us for an hour to learn about St. Gemma’s Hospice and how volunteering with them can help you get […]
Research Opportunity: LGBTIQ+ Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Religion, Queerness, and Asylum: Redefining Narratives in the UK A prevalent discourse in Western queer scholarship, politics, and NGOs has forged what’s known as a ‘homosecular’ framework. This term, introduced […]
Asylum Matters update 05.07.23 – advocacy, resources and campaigns
Advocacy and campaigning initiatives Refugee Ban Bill The Refugee Ban Bill has continued to face fierce opposition in the House of Lords during Report Stage, which has seen the Government […]