Join us for the Harehills Cultural Event!* Thursday 27th February 10:30am-2:30pm Bangladeshi Community Centre, LS8 5AN Come join us for a day filled with cultural celebrations, delicious food, and vibrant performances. This event is all about embracing diversity and sharing the rich heritage of our community. *Lunch will be provided – booking is essential:* harehillsculturalevent.eventbrite.co.uk […]
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Call out for Translators to appear in health video’s (Paid position)
Background There has been slight rise in cases of TB in the UK, it’s not something to worry about. But it is important for us to be working in a preventive way to help bring the numbers down. I hope that by creating and successfully distributing some translated videos we can help people in these […]
Support for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants in Leeds over Christmas 2024 (last updated 13th Dec 2024)
Telephone support Migrant Help telephone advice and guidance for asylum support and repairs issues is now open 24/7 – 0808 8010 503 To report a problem to Migrant Help/Mears, check the email address list. Also, check (what Migrant Help can and cannot help with) Refugee Council’s Telephone infoline – 0808 196 7272 is open Monday and Thursday between […]
Don’t forget – Weekly Migration News from Migration Yorkshire
Every Monday, Migration Yorkshire updates its News page. Unfortunately, this usually happens on a Monday afternoon, a few hours after the automated LMP newsletter is sent out, so we don’t often link to it. (If we did, it would always be about a week out of date by the time it arrives in your inbox—and […]
Each child must have their own EUSS application – English and Romanian Resources
Some parents may not be aware that each child must have their own application for the EU Settlement Scheme. If they don’t, this will cause issues in the future for them accessing college and work here. Leeds City Council have produced an advice letter to parents, and a translated copy in Romanian. We would encourage […]
The Hey Neighbour grants fund is now open! October 2024
The Hey Neighbour grants fund is now open You are invited to apply. Visit www.heyneighbour.org.uk to apply, and for further details. Deadline: 12 noon on 23 October 2024. Hey Neighbour is about ideas that bring people together and help a community to grow. With thanks to #UKSPF Grants of up to £500 for individuals. Grants of up […]
Migrant Access Project and Leeds Refugee Forum Hate Crime Awareness Event
This year’s theme of hate crime awareness week ( 12th-19th of October 2024) is ‘race‘. The council’s Migrant Access Project and Leeds Refugee Forum invite you to attend a community conversation: Venue: Ebor Gardens Community Centre Date: Wednesday 23rd October 2024 Time: 9am-12pm Agenda: 9am Network breakfast 10am Stop Hate UK Guest 10:45 Community Conversation […]
Volunteers needed for a research study on immigrant women and domestic violence- October 2024
Free activities for folks who idenitify as LGBTQ+ – September 24
All our sessions are FREE to attend and open to everyone who identifies as LGBTQ+. The sessions are a mix of online and in-person events. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] This link will take you to our website where you can find out more about LLCC: https://leedslgbtqcc.co.uk/events/ Opportunity alert! We are looking for trustee’s! […]
Cultural Competency and Mental Health First Aid – from Community Links Sept 24
Excellent (free) course from Community Links for frontline staff and volunteers Start Date: 24th September 24 End Date: 2nd October 24 Location: Online Price: This free two and a half day training course is open to all frontline workers and volunteers in the VCSE health and care third sector. This free two and a half day training course is […]
Protective Security for Mosques Funding Scheme Accepting Applications
Mosques and associated faith community centres from across the UK can apply for funding to cover the provision and installation of security measures to keep their place of worship safe. They can also apply for some security guarding services, where they feel security guards will improve the safety of their site and those worshipping there. […]
Important Notice to Partner Organisations – Use of Partnership Intelligence Portal (PIP) for Current Disorder Issues
In light of the current national issues, West Yorkshire Police & West Yorkshire Resilience Forum has requested that the following registration link for the West Yorkshire Partnership Intelligence Portal be circulated to colleagues and partners. Registering for use of this portal will enable you/your colleagues to submit information to the heart of the intelligence function […]