LMP strategy meetings includes a key theme item where partners spend time having a focused discussion. The notes from these discussions are shared within the minutes of each strategy meeting. To make the important key theme information more accessible to all LMP partners we are posting these separately so it is much easier to identify, […]
Archive | September, 2023
Resource of the Week: Refugee Action Resources on the Illegal Migration Act (IMA)
Refugee Action have done that thing they’re great at – “a webpage compiling events, resources and guidance related to the Illegal Migration Act, to support organisations to stay connected to each other and respond effectively. Organisations can contribute via the webpage” Illegal Migration Act (ragp.org.uk)
Free ESOL for Refugees and Ukrainians – Tuesdays
These classes are open to refugees and those who fled the war in Ukraine. Classes will be held at: Unity Business Centre, 26 Roundhay Road, Leeds LS7 1AB Classes are every Tuesday Intermediate: 09:30 to 11:30 Beginners: 11:30 to 13:30 To join please contact Elliot on 07943027922 or [email protected]
How to Complete Application Forms Workshop – Tuesday 19/09/2023 1PM
Completing Application Forms – Tuesday 19th September 2023 Open to refugees and people who have fled the conflict in Ukraine In this session you will: Learn about different types of application forms Find out how to fill out an application form Get help on structuring your responses To join please contact Elliot on 07943027922 or […]
Leeds Refugee Forum Activities Sept-Dec 2023
By Mehjabeen Hussein Rahim on 15th September 2023 in Education, Training & Work, ESOL, Health, Services
Leeds refugee Forum have released their new timetable of activities and workshops for September -December 2023. ( Please see PDF below) All activities and classes are free. Please check with LRF to confirm when classes are running. One Community Centre, Cromwell Street, Leeds, LS9 7SG Buses: 4, 16, 42, 49, 50, 50A 0113 244 9600 / 07733 […]
TSL Goes Local – drop in and find out about the Leeds Third Sector Strategy during October 2023
Drop in for a coffee, pastry and a walk around the brand new Leeds Third Sector Strategy! We want to hear from local voluntary, community and faith groups about hat your priorities are – workforce, volunteering, climate etc. – and to meet and network with local organisations. Book your place here: TSL Goes Local South […]
Third Sector Strategy launch 30 October 2023, 9.30am – 11.30am
At this event, Third Sector Leeds will officially launch the Third Sector Strategy. You will also have an opportunity to hear about the latest State of the Sector report, about new and innovative work happening across the sector, and a chance to kick start action towards a more diverse and resilient third sector. The event […]
Job: Sessional Somali interpreters required at Refugee Council
Refugee Council are looking to recruit sessional Somali interpreters. The nature of the work: Facilitating communication between clients, advisors and agencies by providing consistent, effective and high quality interpreting services. Providing off-site interpreting services between Refugee Council clients and other agencies as required. Remaining aware of the purpose and context in which interpreting services are […]
Grant Funding to Support People Seeking Asylum in Leeds 2023 – 2025 – Deadline October 16th 2023
Leeds is proud to be a diverse city with a long history of welcome to those seeking sanctuary in our city. As a welcoming and compassionate city, Leeds City Council has a well-established structure to deliver the Strategic, Inclusive and Coordinated Approach to Migration, developed in partnership with organisations and volunteers across the city. Leeds […]
Experiences of Racism in Civil Society Organisations – share your experiences with ACEVO and Voice4Change England by 11th September 2023
[Editorial note: sorry for not posting this sooner – we only saw this today] ACEVO and Voice4Change England are inviting people to take their survey to inform a new programme of work on supporting mainstream civil society on anti-racism and race equity called Home Truths 2. Black and ethnic minoritised people who have worked in civil […]
Refugee Employability Programme
The Refugee Employability Programme (REP) is a Home Office initiative for the specific needs of refugees, to give them the support they need to find work and build their lives in the England. The REP aims to remove barriers which cannot be fully addressed by mainstream services. The REP provides three types of support: Employment […]
Hospitality and Sanctuary for All: The Hook Lecture 2023
By Mehjabeen Hussein Rahim on 8th September 2023 in Activism & Campaigning, Event, Policy & Research
How can we respond to the call to welcome refugees to Leeds and build a city of sanctuary for all? The annual Hook Lecture returns this year as we welcome Revd Dr Inderjit Bhogal, former President of the British Methodist Conference, and Founder of the City of Sanctuary network and movement, passionately committed to the […]