Book your place here People seeking refuge and asylum in our city face many challenges, of which technology can be a help and a hindrance. This event focuses on the role of technology in the lives of refugees and asylum seekers alongside consideration of issues of digital exclusion. Dr Glenda Garelli, lecturer in human geography […]
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Resource of the week #70: Recruiting new Trustees
via Richard Jackson at VAL A charity that promotes board-level volunteering has produced a free to download guide to help VCSE organisations find and recruit trustees. Getting on Board’s has launched “How to recruit trustees for your charities – A practical guide” in response to research undertaken with the VCSE sector in 2017 in which: […]
Leeds Homeless Charter Launch, 10th May 2019
What? A chance to hear about the work of the Leeds Homeless Charter and how faith groups, individuals, organisations, institutions and grass root groups are playing their part in tackling homelessness in Leeds. Includes speakers MP Hilary Benn and Deputy Leader of LCC Debra Coupar. When? Fri, May 10, 2019 – 3:45 PM – 5:00 […]
Event: Migration Yorkshire: Yorkshire and Humber VCS Engagement Day – 2nd May 2019
What? Migration Yorkshire are holding a Yorkshire and Humber VCS Engagement Day. The day is aimed at organisations who are supporting asylum seekers and refugees. The aim of the event is to review the progress since the last VCS Engagement Day in 2016, identify strategic engagement opportunities, and to identify how Migration Yorkshire can best […]
Universities of Sanctuary: Email Discussion List and Updated Resource Pack
Universities of Sanctuary is a mutual support network for sharing information, learning and good practice around welcoming and supporting refugees and asylum seekers in Higher Education. Members may already be involved with the Article 26 and Universities of Sanctuary initiatives, or may simply wish to join to find out more. You can subscribe at this […]
Changes to fee regulations for University students with Humanitarian Protection
The Department for Education (England) has amended regulations about the fees status of people with Humanitarian Protection (HP). From 1 August 2019, new students who have been granted humanitarian protection status will no longer automatically be considered “home” students for fee purposes. Instead, students will have to complete an ordinary residence test to show they […]
Right to Remain/These Walls Must Fall: free training on “Preparing in case of detention” and “An introduction to campaigning against detention” – register your interest
Right to Remain/These Walls Must Fall are arranging two training sessions in Leeds, and want to work out how many people might be interested in coming. The first is ‘Preparing In Case of Detention’ on 7th May 13:00 – 17:00 and is aimed at people who might be at risk of detention or people who […]
Event: Masjid Protection and Community Reassurance: Wednesday 10 April, 3-5pm
Following the horrific terrorist attack on the Al Noor Mosque in Christ Church & our reflections on the community reassurance activity in Leeds by West Yorkshire Police & Leeds City Council, we would like to inform you of an event taking place on When? Wednesday 10th April, 3pm-5pm Where? Please contact [email protected] for more details […]
LASSN Update their free training for Volunteers
At LASSN we offer skills training to our volunteers, and usually have a few spaces left for volunteers from other groups or organisations agencies who want to join us. We’ve just updated our programme for the year, including mental health, refugee settlement, and safeguarding. Find out more, here If you would like to come to […]
Consultation on NHS Urgent Care Centres – make sure that migrant voices get heard
The local NHS proposes to build five new Urgent Care Centres around Leeds (to try and take the pressure off A&E departments). The idea is that the centres will act as walk-in services to treat minor injuries. We currently already know how important the Burmantofts Walk in Centre in Lincoln Green is to asylum seekers […]
Brexit Special – a couple of policy papers from the Institute for Government
via Richard Jackson at VAL This month the Institute for Government has published two insight reports on the impact of Brexit: “Managing migration after Brexit” looks at how the UK’s withdrawal from the EU will affect migration, sets out a case that the Home Office is not ready or able to meet the challenge of […]
Resource of the week #69: Transition Guide
Ok, we know – this was ROTW #44 back in October 2018 – but some things are too good to keep quiet about. The Transition Guide is a website aimed at Refugees who have recently been granted leave to remain in the UK to help them understand what new rights and entitlements they have, and […]