The Verder Leeds Scholarship is available for forced migrants to the UK, such as asylum seekers or refugees, wishing to study selected taught Masters courses in the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. It provides fees and a maintenance grant of approximately £9,000. The eligible courses (as stipulated by Verder) are: MSc Maths MSc Physics […]
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Grant funding opportunity- addressing mental health inequalities in minority ethnic groups
As part of a broader programme of work to try to reduce inequalities, a new grants programme has been launched to fund local third sector social enterprises, community groups, and charities that are supporting local people from minority ethnic groups with their mental health. https://forumcentral.org.uk/addressing-mental-health-inequalities-in-minority-ethnic-groups-grants/ The funding is linked to work Forum Central has been […]
Have you been busy attending meetings during Covid? Claim back the time you spent in them at £35/hr
Thanks to Leeds Comunity Foundation, LMP can now provide back-fill costs to groups and organisations who attend strategic meetings in Leeds, and help to get the voices and opinions of Migrant Communities at the decision making tables – until the end of March 2021 This offer is open to all groups and organisations – all […]
Young Women’s Emergency Fund £150 Grants – from Getaway Girls and Young Women’s Trust
Getaway Girls has partnered with Young Women’s Trust to support the distribution of Emergency grants for young women. We are asking Third sector organisations to refer young women to Getaway Girls on the form attached if they fit the criteria for the grant. Criteria Must be: Aged 18 – 25 Has her own bank account […]
New Targeted Prevention Grant Fund worth £100 000 launched
New Targeted Prevention Grant Fund worth £100 000 launched West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership (WY&H HCP) has launched a new Targeted Prevention Grant Fund worth £100 000 to help reduce the gap in health equalities across the area. The aim of the fund is to support targeted, community level preventative interventions that […]
Funding opportunity in Leeds (Next Steps Accommodation Programme)
Dear LMP partners, There is a small grant funded opportunity available to aid a cohort of people who were rehoused from the night shelter as part of the MHCLG ‘Everyone In’ directive. The local authority has secured funds from the MHCLG as part of their Next Steps Accommodation Programme. Information can be found here Providers […]
Covid-19 grants focusing on young people webinar
Public Health and partners across the city want/need to engage young people (16 – 30 age bracket) and those with trusted relationships in order to develop a meaningful plan to prevent outbreaks. Forum Central has commissioned Street Games to deliver an online webinar aimed at practitioners working with young people. The webinars will update on […]
Leeds Community Foundation are brilliant
Leeds Migration Partnership (LMP) are pleased and proud to announce our first ever wodge of funding – courtesy of the delightful people at Leeds Community Foundation and their Covid-19 Strategic Infrastructure Grants. More details will follow but we wanted to share the headlines asap. The £24.8k funding covers A whole bunch of tech for Refugee […]
Leeds Community Foundation have launched the COVID 19 Strategic Infrastructure Grants
Leeds Community Foundation have launched the COVID 19 Strategic Infrastructure Grants. It provides grants for organisations providing new, or additional infrastructure support to communities as a result of the pandemic. Infrastructure activity includes:- Playing a role in co-ordinating activity taking place across the city in response to the pandemic Connecting people or organisations at a […]
MA scholarships at leeds University for forced migrants. APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 2nd
The Verder Leeds Scholarship is available for forced migrants who are unable to access assistance from Student Finance England and provides fees and a maintenance stipend for study on the following courses: MSc Maths MSc Physics MSc (Eng) Advanced Mechanical Engineering They haven’t had any applications yet and we are really keen to ensure anyone […]
Resource of the week: financial help for asylum seeking and refugee students
Getting accepted onto a course can be hard enough, but the ongoing costs of being a student can be really high. The good souls at Worcester University put this document together, to help people find additional sources of income. If you know of someone attending University or Higher Ed, it may be worth them speaking […]
Resource of the week: National Zakat Foundation
National Zakat are a really helpful resource for Muslim folks who are destitute. “If you or someone you know is in need of our help, fill in an application form today.” Applications can be made here “Our vision is for Islam to flourish in society as a source of prosperity and harmony for all. Our […]