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 […]
Archive | Funding
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 […]
Home Office Funding: English language training to refugees
via Sam at LCC Communities team The Home Office is about to award a contract worth £75k to an organisation, or a partnership of organisations to develop a shared vision for commissioning and delivering English language training to refugees. The delivery partner is being asked to run a series of regional events that bring together […]
Language Hub fund open to applications
Leeds City Council Communities Team are pleased to let you know the application period for Language Hub funding has been extended. The funding is for up to £5000 for volunteer-led activities which bring people together from different communities to share their skills, build relationships and have opportunities to practise conversational English. Application deadlines are as follows […]
No Deal Brexit and the Voluntary Sector – NCVO briefing
An extremely helpful summary from NCVO – especially useful if your org currently receives European Funding, and you want to reassure your Trustees https://publications.ncvo.org.uk/no-deal-brexit-and-voluntary-sector/
EU Settlement Scheme – grant funding for outreach projects
Are you interested and able to support the outreach activity for the EU Settlement Scheme? If yes, then you may be interested in applying for funding to support your activities. Please see the information below that provides information about: the EU Settlement Scheme support available through the 5 community hubs the funding opportunity criteria and how […]
Funding Training Sessions from Voluntary Action Leeds
Doing Good Leeds are offering a variety of training sessions that are of particular value to new/emerging community groups. Session Date/Time Venue Trustees Roles and Responsibilities 13th June, 9.45 – 12.45 Leeds Mencap Applying for Small Grants 12th June, 9.45 – 12.45 Leeds Civic Hall How to Register as a Charity 26th June, 9.45 – […]
University of Leeds’ Sanctuary Scholarship: be quick – closing date is 22nd July 2019
Leeds University are delighted to announce applications for the University of Leeds’ Sanctuary Scholarship are open for the 2019/20 academic year. Key Info: Valid for UG, PG and PhD degrees Worth full cost of tuition and £10,000 a year living costs (both up to a maximum of 3 years) The support of a 1-1 contact […]