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MESH regional networking event Wednesday 20th March 2024 10.30 Bradford

In this networking event we will look at the ways that ESOL providers are and can collaborate to provide rounded and complementary opportunities for learners. In particular, we will look at the ways that AEB-funded providers collaborate with community providers, in order to increase access and address barriers for different ESOL learners, and/or to provide […]

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Why Hiring Refugees is Good for Business – 27th March 2024, Bradford

What: Why Hiring Refugees is Good for Business When: Wednesday 27th March, 10am – 4pm Where: Norcroft Centre, University of Bradford, BD7 1DP Employers are looking to diversify workforces and recruit enthusiastic, educated, skilled, and resilient individuals. The refugee population in West Yorkshire includes both talented and qualified people, and motivated and resourceful learners, eager […]

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VCS update from Migration Yorkshire March 24: Solace resources, Comic Relief funding, and PhD opportunity

latest update from Migration Yorkshire Solace resources: A reminder that Solace have some helpful resources available  https://www.solace-uk.org.uk/training/helpful-resources-for-refugees-and-people-seeking-safety Comic Relief Offers Funding for UK Groups Working with Refugees and Asylum Seekers in the UK:  Comic’s new funding programme, Re-Rooted: Safety and Security for Refugees and Asylum Seekers, is offering  grants of up to £200,000 over three […]

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Applying for Sanctuary Scholarships: Info Session, Monday 11 March, 5.30 – 7.00pm

Are you a refugee or seeking asylum in the UK, and applying to university this year? You may need financial support with your tuition fees and living costs. Many universities offer scholarships and bursaries that can help. Book your place at this information session on Monday 11th March at 5:30pm, which is organised by STAR […]

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Asylum Statistics, March 24 – House of Commons Library research briefing

Here’s a comprehensive digest of the reported numbers of people seeking refuge in the UK. https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn01403/ It’s a really good and accessible guide btw, and there’s a helpful summary on the front page if the full 36 page report feels a bit daunting.   Importantly, the numbers and stats in these briefings (prepared by Civil Servants) […]

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Stand Up! Speak Out! Solidarity Knows No Borders Training Series 2024 training series – Online from March- July 2024

We won’t let our public services become a tool of hostile immigration enforcement. It’s time to stand up and speak out! Join our free, online training series to resist the Hostile Environment in public services.  Get skills and knowledge to act in solidarity for migrant justice. Full Programme and Sign up: https://sknb.org/take-action/suso2024/ Whether you are working in […]

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LMP Operations Group, Monday 4th March 2024

Apologies for the latter reminder. Every 3 months, The Leeds Migration Partnership Operations Group meets to catch up on recent developments in migration support services. We’re next meeting (today) Monday 4th March 2024 10am-12am at One Community Centre, Cromwell Rise. Come along and share what you know, and ask about things you don’t. All welcome. […]

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Resource of the Week: Full Fact Website

Rachel Peto submitted this excellent suggestion – and we’ve made it Resource of the Week, in this year of elections. According to their comprehensive FAQs, “Full Fact was initially funded by two donations: one from Michael Samuel and one from the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust’s Power and Accountability grant scheme, which is dedicated to addressing the “root […]

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Fasting in Solidarity – Ramadan 2024

Many of our colleagues and friends across Leeds will soon be celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, which is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims are required to spend a period of 30 days abstaining from food and drink during daylight hours, as a means of celebrating and reflecting on their faith. This […]

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Addressing Mental Health Inequalities in Minority Ethnic Groups Grants – closes 7th March 2024

In Leeds, as across the country, people from minority ethnic groups are more likely to experience mental health problems and less likely to receive good quality, timely support that meets their needs. As part of a broader programme of work to reduce inequalities, this fund aims to distribute grants to Community Organisations that are supporting […]

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