‘Oud Wanderings’ will see two old friends travel between quiet spots across the UK, offering a concert of solo oud compositions by Abderraouf Ouertani, narrated by Susannah Knights. Over the course of an hour, Ouertani’s compositions – some of which were composed recently, and others many years ago – will here be brought together and […]
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Compassionate City Awards 2024
Leeds Compassionate City Awards 2024 Open for nominations! Do you know an exceptional organisation, project or individual who has made a difference to their local community? The Compassionate City Awards recognise the outstanding individuals and organisations who make a difference to their communities and help make Leeds a special place to live and work. With […]
Free Activities & Support for families in Leeds Summer 2024
Please find attached information on free activities and support for families in Leeds this summer. This resource can be shared directly with families. For other social activities and groups for adults, please refer to this up to date list of everything we know about in Leeds
Launch of our ‘Listening to Community Perspectives’ Report – Weds 17th July 2024
Give a Gift are delighted to invite you to an event to disseminate and discuss the findings from our recent report, ‘Listening to Community Perspectives.’ This research project was a collaboration between York St John University and Give A Gift, to study the importance of how inequalities for refugees and asylum seekers can be addressed […]
Roma Rights Forum – Roma People and Housing 26th July 2024
The Roma Rights Forum is a new national platform bringing together Roma advocates, professionals and activists from across the UK. For the past 18 months the group came together to explore challenges the Roma communities are facing and explore ways forward. The next meeting will specifically focus on experiences Roma people have in the housing […]
Free Summer activities in Leeds – Summer 24
Finding stuff to do for free in the Summer Holidays can be difficult. Here are a few links you might find helpful The Child Friendly Guide to Summer in Leeds https://news.leeds.gov.uk/cost-of-living/free-and-low-coast-activities-for-people-in-leeds https://www.leedsinspired.co.uk/collections
Leeds City Council Lived Experience Workshop with People Seeking Sanctuary, June 24
Leeds City Council is working towards becoming a council of sanctuary. If you are a refugee or are seeking asylum, we want to hear from you! To better understand the experience of refugees and people seeking asylum in Leeds, we invite people with lived experience to take part in a discussion. The questions discussed will […]
New Creative Writing group for Men of Colour starting in Leeds this month
Hi, I am promoting a new Creative Writing group for Men of Colour in Leeds that begins this month. We have made a short introduction video here: https://vimeo.com/957195561 We have very limited availability and bookings can be made here: https://forms.office.com/e/ue6mhCfby6 The workshop starts on June 24th at 1pm. The group will meet each week on […]
Migrant Access Project event: Tuesday 18th June 2024
Celebrating Small Groups and Charities in Leeds – register by 26th June 2024
The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall-Katung invites you to a Civic reception to celebrate Small Groups and Small Charities in Leeds. A small group or charity includes community or self-help groups run by volunteers, or a volunteer organisation with a turnover of less than £25,000. If you are part of that vast number […]
Cultivating Courageous Conversations – Tuesday 18th June 2024
Cultivating Courageous Conversations is an opportunity to explore these questions. It’s for people who recognise that including the wisdom of those who struggle against poverty in decision making will make their organisation and/or community a healthier place. Throughout the session we’ll explore the frameworks, techniques, and skills that help to enable deep conversations. This learning […]
Volunteers of Leeds: Celebrating Diversity in Volunteering – Weds 5 June 2024
Voluntary Action Leeds (VAL) and artist and painters, Polly Chilcott and Farhad Abdulla, have joined forces to celebrate volunteers in Leeds. This project is inspired by the remarkable but often overlooked contribution from volunteers within our diverse communities. Polly and Farhad have created a series of original artworks which showcase the different ways that volunteers […]