[LMP Edit: One in three young people leaving care in Leeds is an unaccompanied asylum seeking child.] *********************************************************************** I’m pleased to share an exciting new opportunity for young people (Aged 16-25) with experience of the care system, or of engaging with a social worker and for parents and carers (kinship, foster or adoptive) with experience […]
Archive | October, 2024
Asylum Decision Guidance – Leeds City Council, September 24
Revised and updated information for asylum seekers who have just received their Asylum Decision. Like all Google docs, this can be translated by logging into Google, selecting Tools and then Translate
Information and Advice on Finding and New Home – Leeds City Council, October 2024
Click here to see the Google Doc or click on the picture below Like all Google docs, this can be translated by logging into Google, selecting Tools and then Translate
eVisa – The Right to Remain Toolkit
***This information has also been added to the e-Visa sticky on the front page of the LMP website. As will any updates we’re aware of*** This Key Guide, written by Right to Remain, is for people who are helping someone to make a UKVI account. It covers the key points including: who needs to apply […]
Job: Communications Co-ordinator – 30hrs/wk, £27k pro rata (£21.4k actual) St Augustine’s Centre Halifax – Deadline Sunday 27th October
We are looking for a Communications Co-ordinator. Are you interested in providing hands-on communications for a busy refugee centre? Are you tech-savvy, able to create a clear and accessible poster using Canva one minute and then write some compelling copy for a social media post the next? We are seeking a communications professional with strong […]
Job: Centre Director – £46k, St Augustine’s Centre Halifax – Deadline Monday 18th October
St Augustine’s Centre is looking for a Centre Director. Are you a compassionate and inspirational leader or manager with a proven track record? Do you care deeply about the challenges facing people fleeing war and persecution? If you are excited by the idea of running a vibrant refugee centre in Halifax, co-led by people seeking […]
National Hate Crime Awareness Week – 2024
The Safer and Stronger Communities Team at Leeds City Council, West Yorkshire Police and partners across the city will be hosting free events, online sessions and engagement activities around key areas of the Hate Crime agenda for National Hate Crime Awareness Week.
Would you like to have your say and help influence decisions being made in Leeds?
This is a great opportunity to make sure that under-represented groups are included in the ways decisions are made in Leeds If you are 18 or over and would like to participate in consultations and surveys you could join the Leeds Citizens’ Panel. Leeds City Council runs the Citizens’ Panel to find out what people […]
The Hey Neighbour grants fund is now open! October 2024
The Hey Neighbour grants fund is now open You are invited to apply. Visit www.heyneighbour.org.uk to apply, and for further details. Deadline: 12 noon on 23 October 2024. Hey Neighbour is about ideas that bring people together and help a community to grow. With thanks to #UKSPF Grants of up to £500 for individuals. Grants of up […]
Fear and Hope 2024: The case for community resilience – Hope not Hate
Excellent publication by Hope not Hate on the state of community cohesion, and public attitudes towards migration and migrants over the last 13 years. The whole thing is worth a read, but if you’re short on time, the exec summary at the front captures the key points. https://hopenothate.org.uk/fear-and-hope-2024/
Migrant Access Project and Leeds Refugee Forum Hate Crime Awareness Event
This year’s theme of hate crime awareness week ( 12th-19th of October 2024) is ‘race‘. The council’s Migrant Access Project and Leeds Refugee Forum invite you to attend a community conversation: Venue: Ebor Gardens Community Centre Date: Wednesday 23rd October 2024 Time: 9am-12pm Agenda: 9am Network breakfast 10am Stop Hate UK Guest 10:45 Community Conversation […]
Leeds Migration Partnership Strategy Meeting – 15th October 2024
The Leeds Migration Partnership Strategy Group are meeting on: Date: Tuesday 15th October 2024 (10am -12pm) Venue: Solace, Manor House, 1 Manor Street, Leeds, LS7 1PZ Meeting theme: Review and Refresh of LMP priorities and E-Visas The next LMP strategy group meeting will focus on updates from partners regarding the review and refresh of the […]