We need to hear from you about your experiences in using interpreting services. We are looking for the views of third sector organisations who use interpreters to find out the challenges you face and how we can help. Please help us develop a new volunteer interpreting service by completing this questionnaire: Leeds Volunteer Interpreter Sharing […]
Archive | November, 2023
IMix – looking for people impacted by Home Office 7 day evictions, November 2023
IMIX, media specialists in the migration and asylum sector, are looking the highlight the human impact of the Home Office’s 7-day eviction policies on asylum accommodation and the homelessness emergency it is causing around the country. They are seeking people with experiences of unstable housing, homelessness and eviction who, with safeguarding and support from them, […]
New Roots project closure, December 2023
I am sad to announce that the New Roots project will be ending at the end of this year. New Roots is the partnership project between Refugee Council, RETAS, and Path Yorkshire, that supports recently recognised refugees in Leeds. It has been a fantastic partnership for the past five years, but unfortunately must come to […]
Free support to start your business: Migrant Women in Business
Migration Yorkshire are currently recruiting for a Migrant Women in Business project, which offers free tailored support to aspiring entrepreneurs. We’d like to hear from women who have a business idea but need help to get started. The programme starts in December 2023 and will run until February 2024. As part of the project, we […]
“It’s not one single trauma, it’s hundreds of traumas” New films highlight mental health crisis among refugees and asylum seekers.
Solace are proud to be part of a collaboration with University of Cambridge to produce research and films on the serious mental health issues faced by refugees and asylum seekers. Please take a look using this link “Asylum seekers are five times more likely to have a mental health difficulty and 60% or more have […]
Do you know anyone willing to talk about the impact of shortened evictions from Home Office accommodation?
IMIX, media specialists in the migration and asylum sector, are looking the highlight the human impact of the Home Office’s 7-day eviction policies on asylum accommodation and the homelessness emergency it is causing around the country. They are seeking people with experiences of unstable housing, homelessness and eviction who, with safeguarding and support from them, […]
Upcoming Beginners’ British Sign Language Courses in Leeds! November 23
The WEA is the UK’s largest adult education provider in the voluntary. As a charity, we are proud to offer several courses to the community. We will soon be running two amazing British Sign Language (BSL) courses in Leeds. These fun and engaging sessions are to those of all skill levels. Come and join us […]
Migrant Women in Business project – deadline 20th November 2023
Migration Yorkshire are currently recruiting for a Migrant Women in Business project, which offers free tailored support to early-stage entrepreneurs. We’d like to hear from women who have a business idea but need help to get started. The programme starts in December 2023 and will run until February 2024. As part of the project, we […]
Call for expressions of interest: UKHSA Co-production project for people with lived experience and VCSE organisations
CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: UKHSA CO-PRODUCTION PROJECT FOR PEOPLE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE AND VCSE ORGANISATIONS The Health Equity and Inclusion Health division at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are inviting expressions of interest from Voluntary and Community Sector (VCSE) organisations of any size who work with groups and communities identified as being at highest […]
Job : Creche Worker at Mafwa Theatre
Do you have experience working with children aged 0-4 in a nursery or similar setting? Mafwa Theatre are looking for a dedicated and passionate creche worker to join our team and supervise a safe and engaging environment for children whilst their parents attend our Kuluhenna Drama workshops on Thursday mornings in LS9. Hours: 2.5 hours […]
Solace Training in December 23 and January 24
Solace has two free training events coming up ***Please note these courses are funded by Leeds NHS for the benefit of people living in Leeds – Your organisation must be based in Leeds to register a place.*** ‘Understanding Factors Impacting Wellbeing in Asylum Seekers and Refugees’ When: Monday 4th December 2023 10am – 12.45pm Where: […]