A new opportunity has arisen at RETAS for the position of Operations and Development Manager – the attached documents outline the duties of the post and information on RETAS. Further information will be available shortly on the company website. The closing date for applications is: Midday on Thursday 2nd August 2018 The interview date is: […]
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Job: Refugee Employability Advisor – NYCC £25-28k
NYCC are now recruiting for a new Refugee Employability Advisor based in Northallerton and covering the whole of North Yorkshire. Salary is £25,463 to £28,221 with great benefits, flexible working and connectivity. Closing date is 22 July 18. See the advert here
#integrationmatters: new fund from HM Gov to build integrated communities in England
via Duncan at Refugee Council “The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), in partnership with Sport England, has launched the new Integrated Communities Innovation Fund. The Fund will help drive forward proposals to tackle the key causes of poor integration set out in the Government’s Integrated Communities Strategy Green Paper published in March […]
Tales of a City are Recruiting Volunteers…
Tales of a City Tours are recruiting volunteers! For those who don’t know, Tales of a City Tours offers a unique perspective on the city of Leeds, through cultural walking tours that are designed and led by refugees. We aim to promote cross-cultural exchange by creating a space for different cultural groups to connect and learn from each […]
Useful links around Universal Credit- from Third Sector Leeds
via VAL/Third Sector Leeds “Following feedback at the latest round of Third Sector Goes Local events, we have pulled together this set of key links to help organisations support their clients and prepare them for the rollout of Universal Credit in October. Universal Credit and You https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/700777/universal-credit-and-you-110418.pdf Government Guidance https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit Universal Credit – What will […]
Resource of the week #30: Grants for individuals, families and children
Following the popularity of our Act435.org.uk post we thought we’d post all the Grant makers we know about in one post. Search for grants www.turn2us.org.uk This website provides information on benefit entitlement and other grant giving charities. www.disability-grants.org This website provides information on charities that provide grants for disabled people. Croydon Carers Factsheet with 70 different funds […]
Resource of the week #29: acts435.org.uk
Those of you who know your New Testament may be familiar with this classic statement of early Christian communism The Believers Share Their Possessions 32 Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common. 33 With great […]
Leeds City of Sanctuary are recruiting a Facilitator for their Sanctuary Suppers project
Leeds City of Sanctuary are recruiting a Facilitator for their Sanctuary Suppers project. The post will run from July to October 2018. Flexible working is required, but we expect the facilitator to spend approximately 2 days per week on the role. Please see the document below for more information. For more information on the Sanctuary Suppers […]
newtoleeds.org is launched – a guide to life in Leeds aimed at New Migrants
newtoleeds.org is a new website aimed at helping Migrants in Leeds to understand how the city works. It offers a general guide to living in Leeds which is aimed at new migrants, to help them access key information and navigate the city’s services. It offers a mix of bite-sized information and signposting to other sites […]
Job Vacancy with Manuel Bravo Project – Part-time Finance Officer (12 hours) – £22434 pro rata (£7251 actual)
Vacancy: Part-Time Finance Officer Hours: 12 per week (days are flexible) Manuel Bravo Project provides free legal advice for people seeking asylum in Leeds. The Project employs OISC level 3 Case Workers and benefits from a large team of volunteers including barristers, solicitors, law students and other individuals giving their time to assist people who […]
Arts and Culture in Leeds Wed 25 July 2018, 10:00 – 13:00, Leeds City Museum
The Leeds BME Hub is hosting an Arts and Culture themed event. Come and meet the funders and find out what’s happening for Arts and Culture in Leeds. Hear from Heritage Lottery, Arts Council and get an update on the Leeds Culture Strategy. We will also hear testimonies from BME led Arts and Culture organisation […]
Resource of the week #28: Refugees in Northern Ireland
This week’s resource is a shamelessless rip off from last week’s City of Sanctuary Newsletter. “Embrace Northern Ireland have produced a very handy and accessible handbook aimed at helping locals, faith and other groups and new arrivals navigate the system and know where to find help.” Embedded below is an annotated copy of the handbook […]