The Leeds Migration Map – displays the spread and diversity of new and existing communities in Leeds at a local level. It provides understanding of population changes and trends alongside wider contextual information to support the meeting of need for the diverse population of Leeds. Migration Map It’s been available on the Leeds Observatory for […]
LMP Blog Stats 2018/19
It’s that time of year when many of us are busy with our end of year accounts, and tallying up how many folks we’ve seen and the things we’ve been up to. Here’s our brief summary of the year What does any of this mean? Subscribers (people who’ve signed up to the weekly emails) […]
Winning the argument to keep families together, 1st May 2019 2.00 – 4.30pm (EVENT POSTPONED)
British Future and Lewisham Refugee and Migrant Network invite you to a half-day workshop on: Winning the argument to keep families together, 2.00 – 4.30pm, 1st May 2019, Leeds venue. The workshop is for campaigners, advocates and any civil society groups communicating publicly on family migration, refugee family reunion and integration for families arriving in […]
Volunteering roles supporting refugees and asylum seekers in Leeds – come and find out more.
If you or someone you know wants to make Leeds welcoming for asylum seekers and refugees then this informal opportunity to find out more is for you. There are all sorts of volunteering needs across the city, at all times of day/evening/weekdays/weekends needing all sorts of skills and some that just need YOU! Come and […]
English Conversation Club
Hi everyone! As Touchstone Migration Plus Volunteers we organise English Conversation Club every Wednesday at Woodhouse Community Centre from 18:00 to 19:30. It is an informal environment, we are coming together to talk about current issues and things that are important to us. Come and join us for a lovely cuppa and a lovely chat! […]
Resource of the week #71: patientsnotpassports.co.uk – a toolkit to help resist immigration checks and upfront charging within the NHS
We’ve just found out about https://patientsnotpassports.co.uk/ “A toolkit designed to support you in advocating for people facing charges for NHS care, and in taking action to end immigration checks and upfront charging in the NHS.” The words are from www.docsnotcops.co.uk www.medact.org www.migrantsorganise.org and the website itself is designed by the hugely wonderful @rsslldnphy who used […]
Job: Gypsy Roma Traveller [GRT] Outreach Worker 25hrs/wk £21.5k-£23.8k- temporary appt – Leeds City Council
Job title: Gypsy Roma Traveller [GRT] Outreach Worker Hours: 25 hours per week [Temporary appointment] Grade & Salary details: C1 – £21,589 – £23,836 (pro rata) Leeds is a compassionate city where culture and diversity is both important and celebrated, we want Leeds to be a Child Friendly City. We are looking for an experienced […]
Police and Crime Commissioner – Safer communities fund opening soon.
The Safer Communities Fund was created by the PCC to give grants to voluntary, community groups, charities and partner organisations to help keep West Yorkshire communities safe and feeling safe which is the overarching vision of the Police and Crime Plan. http://www.westyorkshire-pcc.gov.uk/safer-communities-fund/grant-rounds.aspx It is financed through money recovered from criminals under the Proceeds of Crime […]
City of Sanctuary are looking for an Admin Support Volunteer
About City of Sanctuary City of Sanctuary UK holds the vision that our nations will be welcoming places of safety for all and proud to offer sanctuary to people fleeing violence and persecution. City of Sanctuary UK supports a network of groups, which includes villages, towns, cities and regions across the UK, and others engaged […]
Job: RETAS Leeds Education & Employment Adviser
RETAS Leeds are recruiting for a Full Time Education and Employment Adviser Location: RETAS Leeds, 233-237 Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS8 4HS Hours/salary scale: 35 hours per week, £23,398 per annum Responsible to: Operations and Development Manager Fixed Term post funded by the Big Lottery Community Fund: April 2019-Sept 2020 (Post subject to regular review in line with financial monitoring […]
Leeds Digital Festival #ldf19 : Can digital offer sanctuary for refugees and asylum seekers? 1st May 2019 10-12
Book your place here People seeking refuge and asylum in our city face many challenges, of which technology can be a help and a hindrance. This event focuses on the role of technology in the lives of refugees and asylum seekers alongside consideration of issues of digital exclusion. Dr Glenda Garelli, lecturer in human geography […]
Resource of the week #70: Recruiting new Trustees
via Richard Jackson at VAL A charity that promotes board-level volunteering has produced a free to download guide to help VCSE organisations find and recruit trustees. Getting on Board’s has launched “How to recruit trustees for your charities – A practical guide” in response to research undertaken with the VCSE sector in 2017 in which: […]