The Solace Child and Family Wellbeing Support service is recruiting Family and Children’s Therapists to support refugees in Yorkshire The Child and Family Wellbeing Support service (CFWS) is an innovative programme working therapeutically with families who have come to live in Yorkshire through the UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS) since 2018. Solace delivers the service in […]
Archive | August, 2024
Oud Wanderings: Abderraouf Ouertani & Susannah Knights- Live in Concert; 18th August 2024, 3.30pm Open Source Arts
‘Oud Wanderings’ will see two old friends travel between quiet spots across the UK, offering a concert of solo oud compositions by Abderraouf Ouertani, narrated by Susannah Knights. Over the course of an hour, Ouertani’s compositions – some of which were composed recently, and others many years ago – will here be brought together and […]
Solace Training: Wellbeing at Work-An introduction to Stress & Trauma, Vicarious Trauma and Vicarious Resilience. Monday 30th September 9.30-12.30
We are running another Wellbeing at work session on Monday 30th September 2024 9.30-12.30 at our office in Leeds. Course information The trauma we bear witness to in our work, directly or indirectly, undoubtedly affects us. The purpose of this training is to understand how it affects us and what we can do about it. […]
Voluntary Action Leeds Volunteering Principles Consultation
Volunteering is the lifeblood of the migrant 3rd sector in Leeds – and Voluntary Action Leeds are consulting on what inclusive volunteering looks like. They have developed some Inclusive Volunteering principles, and are asking for feedback on them. If you have any you wish to share, please email [email protected].
Job: Administrator 16hrs/week £9501 pa – Leeds Refugee Forum – Deadline 29th August 2024
Salary: £9501.44, per year (NJC 2 scale 1, pro rata) Hours: 16 hours per week Location: One Community Centre, Cromwell Street, Leeds, LS9 7SG Closing date for applications: 5pm, Thursday 29th August 2024 Interview date: Monday 5th September 2024 Leeds Refugee Forum is looking for an Administrator to support and develop office administration. The post […]
Protective Security for Mosques Funding Scheme Accepting Applications
Mosques and associated faith community centres from across the UK can apply for funding to cover the provision and installation of security measures to keep their place of worship safe. They can also apply for some security guarding services, where they feel security guards will improve the safety of their site and those worshipping there. […]
Important Notice to Partner Organisations – Use of Partnership Intelligence Portal (PIP) for Current Disorder Issues
In light of the current national issues, West Yorkshire Police & West Yorkshire Resilience Forum has requested that the following registration link for the West Yorkshire Partnership Intelligence Portal be circulated to colleagues and partners. Registering for use of this portal will enable you/your colleagues to submit information to the heart of the intelligence function […]
Far Right Unrest – from Kim Groves, Chair of Third Sector Leeds
In the wake of the violent unrest that has taken place across the country in recent days, this round-up from Third Sector Leeds focusses on information and advice for groups and organisations working with communities across the city. As Chair of Third Sector Leeds, I would like to offer reassurance and support to the sector […]
Leeds Refugee Forum Statement of Support for Refugee Communities – 6th August 2024
Translatable information for people fearful of or at risk of being directly targeted by far-right violence
Earlier this week, we circulated Hope Not Hate’s fantastic resources on responding to far-right threats that included a great piece on keeping yourself safe. Here is the same information, presented as a Google Doc, which can be translated into many many languages – and even comes with instructions of how to do this. Hope not […]
Compassionate City Awards 2024
Leeds Compassionate City Awards 2024 Open for nominations! Do you know an exceptional organisation, project or individual who has made a difference to their local community? The Compassionate City Awards recognise the outstanding individuals and organisations who make a difference to their communities and help make Leeds a special place to live and work. With […]
Resource of the week: Responding to far-right attacks in your area: practical tips for local organisations and people at risk
This is a an excellent plan produced by IMIX, Hope not Hate, Together with Refugees and City of Sanctuary for any org who wants to respond to far-right attacks in their area. [Edit – In addition, Refugee Action have pulled together an excellent Resource Pack: Responding to Racist Violence which brings together some of the […]