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Archive | January, 2024
Asylum Matters update 17.01.24 – advocacy, campaigns and resources
reposted from Asylum Matters Advocacy and campaigning initiatives Rwanda The Government’s Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill has returned to the House of Commons this week, with the Prime Minister experiencing a significant rebellion from 60 of his backbenchers. Tory rebels are seeking to amend the bill to make it harder for people seeking […]
Factors to consider before signposting a customer to apply for a Bond or Rent in Advance (RIA) through Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) – January 24
This is an excellent summary for Housing Advisers about accessing Discretionary Housing Payments from our friends at Leeds Housing Options. It’s a bit technical, but so are all aspects of housing payments to people on low incomes (alas). Given the current pressure on accessing private rented accomodation for new refugees, this info could not have […]
VCS update from Migration Yorkshire, January 24
Wellbeing support for organisations Refugee Action have pulled together an excellent website – BeWell has been designed by a sector-wide group, to support the wellbeing of people working in the migration sector. Please do have a look and share with colleagues – BeWell | Improving wellbeing of migration sector staff (letsbewell.uk) Refugees at Home – looking for […]
Indicative Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates for financial year 2024 to 2025
We’re posting this to help folks who are looking for private rented accommodation in Leeds. If you have nowhere to live, and are on a low income/benefits this is really important information, because it tells you the maximum amount of housing benefit you’ll get towards the cost of a property. (Please also the other post […]
Important things to do when you receive your Refugee Status – a briefing sheet Jan24
Although many of us who meet and support homeless Refugees are not resettlement experts, we have a role in helping people to understand how and when to access Universal Credit, Housing Options and Bank Accounts. This document was compiled by Jon Beech at LASSN, primarily for use by volunteers. The information in this document has been […]
Resource of the week: free and low cost resources for charities, from Esmee Fairbairn
The following information is reproduced from Esmee Fairbairn’s website. There’s so much here, it’s hard to know where to start, but if you’re involved in running a charity you’ll probably want to bookmark and return to it when you have time. We recommend using Esmee Fairbairn’s website to navigate this massive list Where to start? […]
Free animation workshops for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants from 2nd Feb at University of Leeds
Join our free animation workshops for refugees, migrants, and asylum seekers on Fridays from 2nd February 2024. The workshops will take place at the University of Leeds, and lunch and bus tickets will be provided. The workshops are suitable for all levels, but places are limited so please contact us to book your place. Email: [email protected] […]
LGBTQ+ free online and in person events – January 2024
All sessions are FREE to attend and open to everyone who identifies as LGBTQ+. The sessions are a mix of online and in-person events. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] This link will take you to our website where you can find out more about LLCC: https://leedslgbtqcc.co.uk/events/ LGBTQ+ Art Club Via Zoom January 12, […]
Bidders Event: UK Shared Prosperity Fund, 16 January 2024 11.00 – 12.30
The council and Third Sector Leeds are holding a Bidders Information event (hybrid: at Merrion House and on MS Teams) on Tuesday 16 January from 11.00 – 12.30 to prepare and support third sector organisations to be involved in the Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund bid which builds on the Stronger Families programme – please […]
Refugee Support Worker 15 hrs/week, £10.5k (actual) fixed term 15 months, closing date 2nd February 2024
Do you have a heart for working alongside people seeking asylum / refugees, valuing them for who they are, and helping them integrate into a local community? We are looking for a new Refugee Support Worker (15 hrs a week) to join the team at Horsforth Chaplaincy Project starting around 1st March 2024 for 15 […]
Leeds Fast-Track Cities Community Grants Programme, 2024
Leeds City Council, BHA and MESMAC are working in partnership to award micro grants (using historical funds from the Elton John AIDS Foundation) of up to £700 to groups in the Leeds area to express their experiences of stigma and discrimination, and its impacts on people living with HIV, TB, Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C […]