After the success of the pilot last year WYDAN will be opening the shelter again in mid December. We would like to thank all of our hosting organisations from last winter who have signed up to volunteer again. We would like to open up the shelter to other organisations and faiths, please do forward this […]
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Talk English – ESOL classes at Unity Business Centre – Thursday afternoons 12:00-14:30 (Term time)
The lovely folks at Path Yorkshire are organising these
Vacancy: Policy and Research Officer, Refugee Action £33k
another role in #thatLondon Policy and Research Officer Hours: 35 hours Location: London-Victoria Closing Date: 19th September 2016 Interviews: 12th October 2016 Please click on the link above which will take you to the jobs page of our website, where you can download the application pack and further information. Completed applications should be sent through to: […]
Next MultiAgency Meeting, Monday 3rd October 10-12
This is a reminder that the next Leeds Multi-Agency Meeting is fast approaching..Monday 3 October 10-12. This will be hosted by Ali at One Community Centre Lots to talk about inlcuding recent campaigns, winter approaching and updates from around the table. Be great to see a full room! We’ll do the usual agenda setting at […]
Timetable of Eastern European Activities in Leeds, Updated September 2016
Funding: Safer Communities Fund Grant – Deadline 23rd September
Grant round 9 of the Safer Communities Fund opened on 30th August and closes on the 23rd September. This grant round £140,000 is available to projects and is a themed round on crime prevention. Grants will be allocated to projects who can demonstrate they are working specifically towards preventing crime. Investing in crime prevention is key […]
Vacancy: Director: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives (OPEL) 41k
Big job in #thatLondon The Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives (OPEL) is a new project that brings together & builds on the successful work of Still Human Still Here & Regional Asylum Activism (RAA). OPEL will support local organisations & networks to inform & change attitudes about asylum seekers & refugees & campaign for positive change to the asylum system. […]
Asylum Statistics Q2 2016
via Mike at Still Human, Still Here Applications In Q2, there were 7,810 asylum applications, compared with 8,228 in Q1 Decisions: There were 6,185 initial decisions in Q2, of which 29% were grants of asylum (1,794) and 1% were grants of HP/DL* (49). This compares with 6,644 initial decisions in Q1, of which 30% were grants […]
LASSN now publishing Grace Hosting statistics on Data Mill North
These figures have previously been circulated to partners by email, but are now open to anyone who can make use of them. The idea behind the Data Mill is that citizens understand more about what’s happening in Leeds, as public bodies and not-for-profits (and socially minded businesses) release Open Data that can then be used manipulated or […]
Free Training from Leeds City Council for Staff and Volunteers
via Volition The new external training calendar from Adult Social Care at Leeds City Council is now available. There is a wide range of courses available that can be accessed by staff and volunteers with organisations that offer services within Leeds. The list of training available includes courses on: Human Trafficking Lone Working & personal safety […]
Solace 10th Anniversary Celebration, 5pm-9pm, Sunday 18th September
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DBS Checks – when was the last time you checked?
DBS checks are an important part of many organisations’ safeguarding arrangements. But when was the last time you checked if your volunteer or staff roles are DBS-able? Remember, it’s on offence to conduct a DBS check on role which does not require one. Here’s a helpful online tool to help you check. It’s written […]