Jon from LASSN writes “In times of austerity, finding free spaces to meet up can be a real challenge. We know many small groups struggle to find somewhere, so we’ve produced this little guide, based on our experiences of finding places in the past. It’s far from perfect, and far from comprehensive which is why […]
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Right to Rent information – and Posting Guidance and some other useful Blogs we think you might like
Andrew from WYDAN suggested we post some info on the Right to Rent on the LMP Blog. This is a great idea, but before we give you the link – it reminded us we’ve not mentioned the LMP Blog’s Posting Policy for a while. This says “Your posts should be Simple, and short, and about 150 […]
Resource of the week #65: Comparing online fundraising platforms
Now that BTMydonate is ceasing trading in June 2019, a number of organisations are weighing up their alternatives. There are any number of articles comparing the various offers but here are some of the better ones https://fundraising.co.uk/2018/02/09/round-up-low-cost-no-cost-fundraising-platforms/ – one of the more recent roundups – in September 2018 https://www.charitydigitalnews.co.uk/2019/02/21/the-best-free-online-fundraising-platforms-for-charities/ – very well laid out and a good […]
New Resource – a rough guide to immigration detention
A guide to the practical things you can do, as well as giving you some insight into what the detention experience might be like New resource: a rough guide to immigration detention
Resource of the week #64: online resource for anyone supporting unaccompanied asylum seeking children in Yorkshire and Humber
Well, we managed to miss the press release on this back in November 2018, but our mates at Migration Yorkshire have produced an online resource for anyone supporting unaccompanied asylum seeking children in Yorkshire and Humber. Click here or on the picture below to take you to the hub.
State of Hate 2019 – a resource on far right activities from Hope Note Hate
The State of Hate describes itself as “the most comprehensive guide to what the far right have been up to, and what we should expect them to do in the year ahead” Leeds has the dubious honour of getting 12 mentions in this year’s document, in relation to Stephen Lennon (aka “Tommy Robinson”) Some convictions […]
Resource of the Week #63 – Civil Society Futures
You may remember a few months ago some stuff in the press about #CivilSocietyFutures – a massive consultation asking citizens, 3rd sector orgs, public services etc asking what they think the future of Civil Society in England might look like – and with a particular focus on “race” and racialised groups, and the role of […]
Resource of the week #62: Adjusting the colour contrast on your website, to make it easier to read
If you run a website, or send electronic messages, you’ll know how important it is to use colours to help things stand out. It’s also important you design them with visually impaired people in mind as well, so as well as bright and attractive – they are also legible. This means getting the contrast right. […]
Resource of the Week #61: Activities for EU Citizens in Leeds January 2019
Here’s an amazing resource for people working with EU folks in Leeds – a comprehensive list of activities, drop ins, advice and social activities, prepared by LCC’s Communities Team We’ve posted a version of this before back in Feb 2017 but two years on, a lot has changed
Resource of the week #60: Unlocking Detention’s “Home Office Phrasebook”
Unlocking Detention have produced a great opinion/think piece called “Your pocket Home Office phrasebook: A dialect of dehumanisation.” It’s a polemical piece that some people might disagree with – but it’s a useful and timely reflection on the language we use about the people we work alongside. Click on the link, or the picture below https://unlocked.org.uk/2018/12/07/your-pocket-home-office-phrasebook-a-dialect-of-dehumanisation/ […]
Resource of the week #59: Migration Observatory
Every quarter we publish the most up to date Asylum Stats on the Blog. (We’ve usually stolen the content from Refugee Council via Asylum Matters). What these numbers sometimes lack is a sense of context, and where they fit into the bigger narratives of migration, historical context, and issues experienced by people from particular countries. […]
RESEARCH/FINDINGS/lmp: Regional Report on Migration Issues in Leeds from Migration Yorkshire – January 2019
The latest Migration Yorkshire Update Report for January 2019, for the Strategic and Operations meetings of LMP