Growing Points looking for a Volunteer Project Coordinator for its Hidden Talents Project in Leeds. About Growing Points Growing Points is a charitable organization that works with marginalized communities in the United Kingdom. We work to support the socio-economic upward mobility of migrants and other people who live on the socio-economic margins of the society. […]
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Course enrolement event at St. Vincent’s
St Vincent Support Centre 4 Berking avenue, Leeds, LS9 9LF Why not join something new! St Vincent’s Support Centre welcomes everyone to class enrolment next week! Why not come along and enrol in activities such as ESOL, IT, Literacy, Employability, art and cooking classes. ALL CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES ARE FREE! Open to all adults (+18) […]
Job: Director, 0.6 fte (22.2 hrs) per week, £31,371 – £32,029 pro rata, Migrant English Support Hub (MESH)
Exciting job opportunity: Director, Migrant English Support Hub Migrant English Support Hub (MESH) is looking for a director to lead the charity as we grow. MESH supports the coordination of ESOL for adult migrant language learners in Yorkshire and the Humber. Join us to lead this exciting phase of MESH’s development to produce a high-profile, […]
Discuss the Future of Social Action in Leeds: events being held on 15 and 16 May 2019
If you are interested or involved in social action or community-based activity in the Leeds City Region*, you might like to attend one of two events being held on 15 and 16 May 2019, to “Discuss the Future of Social Action in Leeds”. Tickets are free but places will fill fast, so early booking is […]
The Leeds Migration Map has been updated!
The Leeds Migration Map – displays the spread and diversity of new and existing communities in Leeds at a local level. It provides understanding of population changes and trends alongside wider contextual information to support the meeting of need for the diverse population of Leeds. Migration Map It’s been available on the Leeds Observatory for […]
LMP Blog Stats 2018/19
It’s that time of year when many of us are busy with our end of year accounts, and tallying up how many folks we’ve seen and the things we’ve been up to. Here’s our brief summary of the year What does any of this mean? Subscribers (people who’ve signed up to the weekly emails) […]
Volunteering roles supporting refugees and asylum seekers in Leeds – come and find out more.
If you or someone you know wants to make Leeds welcoming for asylum seekers and refugees then this informal opportunity to find out more is for you. There are all sorts of volunteering needs across the city, at all times of day/evening/weekdays/weekends needing all sorts of skills and some that just need YOU! Come and […]
English Conversation Club
Hi everyone! As Touchstone Migration Plus Volunteers we organise English Conversation Club every Wednesday at Woodhouse Community Centre from 18:00 to 19:30. It is an informal environment, we are coming together to talk about current issues and things that are important to us. Come and join us for a lovely cuppa and a lovely chat! […]
Resource of the week #71: patientsnotpassports.co.uk – a toolkit to help resist immigration checks and upfront charging within the NHS
We’ve just found out about https://patientsnotpassports.co.uk/ “A toolkit designed to support you in advocating for people facing charges for NHS care, and in taking action to end immigration checks and upfront charging in the NHS.” The words are from www.docsnotcops.co.uk www.medact.org www.migrantsorganise.org and the website itself is designed by the hugely wonderful @rsslldnphy who used […]
Job: Gypsy Roma Traveller [GRT] Outreach Worker 25hrs/wk £21.5k-£23.8k- temporary appt – Leeds City Council
Job title: Gypsy Roma Traveller [GRT] Outreach Worker Hours: 25 hours per week [Temporary appointment] Grade & Salary details: C1 – £21,589 – £23,836 (pro rata) Leeds is a compassionate city where culture and diversity is both important and celebrated, we want Leeds to be a Child Friendly City. We are looking for an experienced […]
Police and Crime Commissioner – Safer communities fund opening soon.
The Safer Communities Fund was created by the PCC to give grants to voluntary, community groups, charities and partner organisations to help keep West Yorkshire communities safe and feeling safe which is the overarching vision of the Police and Crime Plan. http://www.westyorkshire-pcc.gov.uk/safer-communities-fund/grant-rounds.aspx It is financed through money recovered from criminals under the Proceeds of Crime […]
City of Sanctuary are looking for an Admin Support Volunteer
About City of Sanctuary City of Sanctuary UK holds the vision that our nations will be welcoming places of safety for all and proud to offer sanctuary to people fleeing violence and persecution. City of Sanctuary UK supports a network of groups, which includes villages, towns, cities and regions across the UK, and others engaged […]