Free training for Community Volunteers from HumansBeing Volunteers are committed to their volunteering organisations, yet stretched in their capacity to support people whose needs are growing in complexity. Both volunteers and the people they support are increasingly likely to be facing financial stresses, mental ill-health, isolation and loneliness. Unfolding was born out of the commitment […]
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Asylum Matters, Advocacy and Campagning Update – April 19th 2024
Advocacy and campaigning initiatives Rwanda The Safety of Rwanda Bill has been back in Parliament this week. With the Bill being debated twice in the Lords and the Commons. The Lords amendments have now been reduced to two; one exempting people that have served alongside UK Military from removal to Rwanda, and one requiring a […]
Great resource to help encourage courageous conversations about refugee rights
City of Sanctuary have put together a great resource, ‘10 Tips to have Courageous Conversations‘, really thoughtful and practical suggestions regarding how to respond to challenging comments that you might hear. They also have a “Speak up for Sanctuary” webinar and handbook that teach you how to counter hostile rhetoric, how to engage with MP’s, […]
Refugee Football World Cup 2024
As part of this year’s Refugee Week, we will be running two 7-a-side football tournaments for the Refugee World Cup: one for all genders and the other for women and non-binary individuals only. Both tournaments will be held on Saturday 22d June between 12.30-4.30pm at Dixons Academy, LS7 3BG. Contact [email protected] to enter a team.
Weekly free meals and a big welcome at 3 Leeds locations.. volunteer opportunities too.
FoodCycle have a mission to reduce hunger, reduce loneliness and reduce food waste. There are 3 locations in Leeds where they deliver community meals and everyone is welcome, no need to book, just show up! They also have volunteer opportunities to cook/help in the kitchen/welcome guests. Beeston & Holbeck, St Lukes Church, Wednesday, 6.30pm https://foodcycle.org.uk/location/foodcycle-leeds-beeston/ […]
ESOL classes with childcare* in Gipton, Little London and Beeston, and English for Work (no creche) in LS11 and the city centre: April 24
Classes for ESOL learners who need childcare* in Gipton, Little London and Beeston, and English for Work (no creche) in LS11 and the city centre Bring your photo ID to register in person at the next class. See times and venues, and register online using the links below. For Adults age 19+ (not already on […]
Associate Organiser Migrant & Refugee Organising (MaRO): West Yorkshire: 37.5 hrs/wk £29k – Citizens UK – deadline 26th April 24
Associate Organiser – West Yorkshire Employment Type: Full time 37.5 hours per week/ 24-month fix term contract Location: Hybrid · Leeds, UK Salary: Starting from £29,071 (GBP) Closing date: 10:00am, 26 April 2024 BST Citizens UK We are Citizens UK. We’re working together to make change on the issues that matter, from campaigning for zebra […]
Community Ownership Fund – would your community group like to take over a public building/amenity?
The government is providing funding over four years to support community groups in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to take ownership of assets and amenities at risk of being lost, such as community centres, parks, pubs and post office buildings. Community Ownership Fund Round 3: Round 4 Window 1 – closes soon Round 4 […]
Grant Funding to Support People Seeking Asylum – A Summary of Funded Activity from LCC in 2023
Leeds City Council received funding from the Home Office in relation to the asylum agenda. As a result, the council was able to offer one round of grant funding to the third sector to support people in Leeds who are going through the asylum process. The funding has been fully allocated, enabling a wide range […]
LMP – thank you to LCC and our 26 anonymous donors
About 12 months ago, we asked you for your help to pay the £700 a year it costs to keep the Blog going. Last year, our friends at the Council kindly stepped in to meet some of these costs and 26 of you dug deep and contributed to our running costs. Thank you to everyone […]
Applying for University – funding sources and inspiration in 2024
We’ve updated our previous post on funding sources for asylum seekers who wish to go to University with this lovely video
Leeds Hardship Fund – a review of 2023/24
Leeds Refugee Forum have been coordinating the Hardship Fund for many years, making cash payments to asylum seekers with no income and no right to work. Here’s their stats for 2023/24 – which shows they distributed the largest amount of money ever, to people in need. Thank you to everyone who fundraises for, and/or adminsters […]