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 […]
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Rematching guide for hosts and guests – Homes for Ukraine Leeds April 24
The Leeds City Council Homes for Ukraine Team has produced a short guide on the rematching process in Leeds, for Ukrainian guests and their hosts. This covers the steps guests and hosts should take, and the support available to help Ukrainian guests find a new host or independent accommodation. This was referenced in our recent […]
Jobs fair at the Civic Hall, Leeds on 1st May 2024
DWP are hosting an Employment & Support fair in Leeds on 1st May. The event will take place at the Civic Hall between 10am – 1pm, and is open to anyone with lived experience of migration. At the event you will: Get a chance to meet employers who have live vacancies across a range of […]
Support for Ukrainian Young People (17 – 21) from PATH Yorkshire
A program for Ukrainian young people (17 – 21) in West Yorkshire to learn about British culture, language, and values. ‘Positive Youth Pathways’ will help young people integrate into British society faster, learn how British systems work and take steps into the future with confidence. This is a programme delivered by PATH Yorkshire. To find […]
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
Refugee Job Fair in Leeds 7th November
Migration Yorkshire, the Refugee Employment Network, EY and DWP are excited to invite you to the Refugee Job Fair in Leeds on 7th November. The event will take place at Leeds Civic Hall and is open to anyone living in the Leeds and Wakefield area. During the fair, you will: Get a chance to meet […]
Children and Young People Resettlement Fund England
The Government has recently announced a Children and Young People’s Resettlement Fund. This competitive fund will provide grants to Voluntary, Community or Social Enterprise organisations and Local Authorities in England for projects that address the specific needs of children and young people on pathways from Ukraine, Hong Kong and Afghanistan. The goal is for funded […]
Free ESOL for Refugees and Ukrainians – Tuesdays
These classes are open to refugees and those who fled the war in Ukraine. Classes will be held at: Unity Business Centre, 26 Roundhay Road, Leeds LS7 1AB Classes are every Tuesday Intermediate: 09:30 to 11:30 Beginners: 11:30 to 13:30 To join please contact Elliot on 07943027922 or [email protected]
How to Complete Application Forms Workshop – Tuesday 19/09/2023 1PM
Completing Application Forms – Tuesday 19th September 2023 Open to refugees and people who have fled the conflict in Ukraine In this session you will: Learn about different types of application forms Find out how to fill out an application form Get help on structuring your responses To join please contact Elliot on 07943027922 or […]
STEP Ukraine – free intensive, virtual, 12-week English language and employment programme for Ukrainians in the UK
STEP Ukraine is designed to help you find meaningful employment in the UK and improve your English. STEP Ukraine is funded by the UK Government and is completely free for all participants. It is open to anyone from Ukraine who is over 18 and arrived in the UK on either the Homes for Ukraine Scheme, […]
How to Complete Application Forms – Session for Refugees 08/08/23
Completing Application Forms – 8th August 13:00 to 14:30 This session is designed to help you understand what to do when completing an application form. In this session you will: Learn about different types of application forms Find out how to fill out an application form Get help on structuring your responses Session is open […]
Ukrainian Access to ESOL Questionnaire
By Jennifer Jennings on behalf of Clare Jackson (Migrant English Support Hub) on 7th July 2023 in Ukraine
Mary Begley, from the Migrant English Support Hub, is undertaking some research on behalf of Migration Yorkshire, about English for Speakers of Other Language provisions for Ukrainians. Your feedback is welcomed and you can share it using this link. There are 12 questions in all and the whole thing should take little more than 20 […]