Advocacy and campaigning initiatives Communities Not Camps People seeking safety have been returned to the Bibby Stockholm barge, amid protests by Just Stop Oil and others, with residents expressing their distress. Home Office ministers have refused to disclose the amount spent on the barge. Meanwhile, Care4Calais has begun crowdfunding to challenge the placement of around […]
Archive | October, 2023
Leeds City Council joined the City of Sanctuary Local Authority Network
Following an update from Mary Brandon regarding Leeds City Council joining the City of Sanctuary Local Authority Network in May 2023. A City of Sanctuary Local Authority Network steering group first met on the 9th of October 2023. The purpose of the group is to: Bring together third sector and local authority partners, with those […]
Free 3 month creative studio space – From Open Source Arts – Applications close 4th December 2023
Open Source Arts, an arts organisation in Kirkstall, Leeds is super excited to offer 3 months of free art studio space for artists and creatives, be a part of a local community of like-minded creatives and have a chance to establish yourself in the city. Applications are open, and close on Mon 4th Dec 23. […]
Islamophobia Awareness Month: November 2023
The month is a national campaign which aims to showcase the positive contributions of Muslims as well as raise awareness of Islamophobia in society. The Safer Stronger Communities Team of Leeds City Council and partners across the city will be showcasing training, engagement and events throughout the month. Please see a full schedule attached including […]
The Other Side of Hope – journeys in refugee and immigrant literature – a celebration: Tuesday 7th November 2023 15:30-17:30
I am writing to invite you to a literary event with The Other Side of Hope: journeys in refugee and immigrant literature. We are the UK’s only literary journal that is edited by refugees and immigrants. Established in 2021, we exist to serve the refugee and immigrant communities worldwide. Our third print issue has just […]
Bonfire night at Ebor Gardens Community Centre with Damasq: 17:00 – 21:00 on 3rd and 4th November 2023
Remember remember, the fifth third and fourth of November…
Survivors West Yorkshire – Online Film Festival 14th, 15th and 16th November 2023
The Mission of Survivors West Yorkshire – the organization behind Ben’s Place – is to support male survivors of sexual violence and abuse for over two decades across Bradford, Leeds, Huddersfield, Wakefield, and Halifax. Our online services feature a variety of self-help guides, media resources, and websites specifically designed for male survivors. Alongside this, we […]
The International Day of Disabled Peoples’ Marketplace, Thursday 30th November 2023 11am – 3pm at Leeds City Museum
There are over 20 organisations for you to meet and talk to, whilst there are several accessible activities and a sensory space Visit the Forum Central website: https://bit.ly/LeedsIDODP2023
Covid & Flu vaccines for Third Sector – Winter 2023
Brilliant news, announced in the Forum Central Blog “COVID-19 and flu vaccinations are available for third sector health or social care professionals, including volunteers, in frontline roles” For more information please click here
Leeds Arts & Climate Week – 27th Oct – 3rd Nov 2023
The Human Aquarium team, partnering with Climate Action Leeds are taking over the Climate Action Leeds’ city hub from 27 October until 3 November to launch their Deep Water exhibition which considers the effect of single-use plastics and climate change on the world’s oceans. The exhibition reflects on the important role of the world’s oceans […]
Free English Classes, from CES – November – December 2023
We will have free English classes in the centre of Leeds at Centre of English Studies (CES) (near the train station) in November. 06th November to 01st December Monday to Friday 14:00 – 16:00 Register here Thanks, and we hope to see you soon!
Leeds Strategic Migration Board Meeting Summary, October 10th 2023
Leeds City Council’s Strategic Migration Board met on the 10th of October 2023, a summary of the meeting notes are available to read below.