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Intercultural communication – a training resource for volunteers supporting refugees and asylum seekers from the Centre for Intercultural Development
This document has been shared with kind permission of John at http://diversityworks.co.uk and share following the positive feedback we got for the BBC article on anti-racist approaches to spoken communication. This resource is designed to support better and more fruitful communications with people who speak English as a second or other language. The guide accompanies […]
Housing Options for Ukrainian Refugees – Chartered Institute of Housing
Access to decent affordable housing is an issue for everyone in Leeds. However, refugees from Ukraine face some unique challenges created by the way the scheme was set up by UK.GOV The Chartered Institute of Housing have created a great resource, which gathers information together on Homes for Ukraine scheme Guidance for sponsors (or ‘hosts’) […]
The Cranfield Trust are offering free management Consultancy & Mentoring support to refugee and asylum seeker charities
The Cranfield Trust, has recently been awarded a grant to enable it to offer free management consultancy and mentoring support to refugee and asylum seeker charities across the UK. The Trust’s pro bono consultancy support can be around business planning, financial management, governance, IT and marketing and they also offer leadership mentoring. The support is […]
Migration Yorkshire’s Ukraine, Hong Kong and Afghan Information Hubs
One of the many excellent things about Migration Yorkshire’s new website is the way it gathers resources together for resettled refugees. There are, so far, info hubs on Ukraine, Hong Kong and Afghan Refugees The Ukraine Hub include sections on Hosting and sponsorship Welcome and integration FAQ for Ukrainian individuals in the UK Resources […]
Resource: Multilingual resources – Asylum Guides from Refugee Action
The UK Immigration system is more or less baffling at times, especially for people whose lives depend upon navigating it successfully. The Asylum Guides programme by Refugee Action explains this Asylum System in simple and accessible terms. These new Multilingual resources (asylumguides.org) are an excellent resource for everyone (activists, staff, and volunteers) – and each section […]
Do you work alongside people who speak English with an accent?
an opinion from Jon at LASSN If you speak English at work – this article could really help you to become more aware of how you speak, and how to be more inclusive in your communication. It’s an area of anti-racist practice which does not get much attention as some others, but is the source […]
Asylum related Home Office phone numbers in Leeds 2023
As many of you know, finding the correct numbers for the Home Office in Leeds is not straightforward – many letters do not print telephone numbers on them. We previously posted a complete set of numbers in 2018 and updated the ones for reporting centres in January 2021 but these lists are no longer reliable. […]
Help find Business Allies in Leeds to help #LiftTheBan and allow Asylum Seekers to work
By Jon from LASSN on 10th February 2023 in Activism & Campaigning, Education, Training & Work, Opinion, Resource
via Asylum Masters and Lift The Ban High Street Challenge webinar- 9th March We’re holding a webinar on zoom on Thursday 9th March 12-1pm for campaigners to learn more about our latest campaign initiative, the High Street Challenge; share tips and tactics for winning local business support; and hear from our brilliant business allies who are already […]
Access to Immigration Legal Advice – a reminder of the Right to Remain Toolkit
As you will be aware, access to legal support is increasingly difficult. In Leeds, Manuel Bravo and St Vincents are doing their best – but finding a legal aid solicitor is harder than ever. Which is why things like the Right to Remain Toolkit remain essential – and it’s important you know about it. The […]
Warm Spaces in Leeds
Leeds City Council are working alongside voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations to establish a network of Warm Spaces across Leeds this winter. These include libraries, community centres, community hubs and other places offering a warm welcome and free to use for anyone struggling to heat their home. Some venues will also offer hot drinks, […]
#CostofLiving Resources January 2023
We’ve previously posted about Grants to individuals and families, the excellent booklet by Bradford Council on saving money, and Together Leeds – Leeds City Council’s own collection of resources for people who are struggling to feed, clothe or heat themselves. Here are a few more resources that you might find helpful. MIndwell in Leeds have […]