Looking for gently used school uniforms without breaking the bank? Visit the Leeds School Uniform Exchange website or the Facebook page at @leedsschooluniformexchange! This community-driven initiative provides families with free, high-quality uniforms, ensuring every child is ready for the school year. You can also donate any unwanted school uniform to the @ZeroWasteLeeds school uniform exchange […]
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New ‘Time for Young People Leeds’ service- stakeholder briefing July 24
By Samantha Powell, Migration Team, LCC, on behalf of The Children’s Society on 4th July 2024 in Services
On 1st July 2024 a new service will launch called Time for Young People Leeds, and will be provided by The Children’s Society who’ve been active for over 140 years supporting children and young people directly since 1976. The aim of the new service is to provide early emotional and mental health support to children […]
Mental health and wellbeing toolkit for Afghan nationals
Hampshire County Council’s Public Health team, working with partners, has published a resource pack to assist primary care staff supporting Afghan Nationals who may be struggling with mental or emotional wellbeing challenges and need additional support. A vital toolkit to support Afghan Nationals with their mental health and wellbeing. This pack includes: Links to services […]
Conversation Club Leeds is full for the time being – May 2024
Important message from Dot Read, Chair of Conversation Club Leeds: Please do not recommend new asylum seekers and refugees to come to CCL sessions at the moment. (Neither Mill Hill Chapel nor Holbeck Club). The number of guests has been rising for a while, but on Thursday it was unprecedented. So we’ve taken the difficult decision to stop new people […]
Increased charges for not-for-profits who provide OISC regulated immigration services – a consultation. Yay!? or nay!?
There is currently a consultation taking place on proposed changes to the Fee Structures for OISC Regulated immigration advice services. Many organisations here in Leeds may be concerned by the increase in cost for non-fee charging sector (These are the OISC regulated providers that do not charge a fee for providing immigration advice). The Freedom […]
Women’s fitness/exercise classes, with Polish speakers, Armley – April – June 2024
My name is Tobie and I work as an Inclusion coordinator for Leeds mental wellbeing service. I am doing some outreach work focusing on Mental health awareness week, physical activity and the eastern European community. One of our Mental health support workers runs a free fitness class in Armley for women. Although this is not […]
Leeds Homes for Ukraine Newsletter Issue 5 – April 2024
Please see attached the fifth issue of the Leeds Homes for Ukraine Newsletter. This newsletter includes important updates on policy and government guidance, our progress in delivering the scheme in Leeds and useful info for hosts, guests, and partners in the city. If you have any questions, feedback, or contributions for future issues, please do […]
Grant Funding to Support People Seeking Asylum – A Summary of Funded Activity from LCC in 2023
Leeds City Council received funding from the Home Office in relation to the asylum agenda. As a result, the council was able to offer one round of grant funding to the third sector to support people in Leeds who are going through the asylum process. The funding has been fully allocated, enabling a wide range […]
Leeds Refugee Forum Activity Timetable – April 2024
Leeds Refugee Forum have a lovely new website, with a link to their new timetable of activities. Please be sure to give it a visit
FREE Jobseeker Training with 1:1 Support – Starts 27th Feb 2024
By Elliot Reid - PATH Yorkshire on 14th February 2024 in Education, Training & Work, Resource, Services
Aged 19+ and looking to succeed in getting a job? Our Jobseekers Training with 1:1 Support could be the thing that lands you that job. Training starts on the 27th of February 2024. For more information, please see the attached leaflet or contact us on 07984777537 (Call/Text/WhatsApp) or [email protected]
Refugee Employability Programme in Leeds
“Get personalised support from your own case worker so you can improve your English and find work. The Refugee Employability Programme is here to help you find employment through local, individually tailored support that’s unique to you.” To find out more, read their Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) here They attend drop-ins all across Leeds at […]
“Walk it: Ride it” – a new beginners walking group on Thursdays at 1pm for people in East Leeds
‘Walk It: Ride It” is a new project at Touchstone, funded by the Dept. Transport. The aim is to help people improve their fitness and confidence in using walking in their daily lives and subsequently use vehicles less. The group is a beginner-type group open to all ages and genders. And it’s for people that […]