Eagle-eyed citizens will have noticed that there’s been movement on LCC’s second bid to the Controlling Migration Fund – this paper from late March says “In February 2018 Leeds City Council received notification from the Ministry for Housing Communities and Local Government that they had been successful in their bid to the Controlling Migration Fund […]
Job Vacancies: 2x Minbus Drivers, 10hrs/wk £8/hr
Hamara are looking to recruit 2 new Minibus Drivers
Resource of the week #23: Imix media and communications toolkit
via Andrea at Asylum matters Imix have produced media and communications toolkits to help organisations better understand how to get across your message via the media and digital channels. The media toolkit looks at general principles for working with the media, how to draft press releases, secure interviews and prepare as a spokesperson. There […]
Asylum Matters: Template for Local Groups’ Response to Government’s Integrated Communities Green Paper
via Andrea at Asylum Matters Asylum Matters has produced guidance to support local organisations who are interested in submitting a response to the Government’s consultation on its Integrated Communities Green Paper. The strategy sets out the government’s vision for building strong and integrated communities, and proposes a number of actions to deliver this at a […]
LMP Strategy Group Meeting Agenda 13th June 2018, 10:00
The next Leeds Migration Partnership Strategy Group Meeting is happening on Wednesday 13th June, 10:00-12:00 at Oak House. Please see the uploaded agenda and action plan. We’re looking forward to hearing about what’s been happening in relation to our three priorities. Please come to the meeting prepared to feedback, share and contribute to our discussions. Do […]
Understanding how gambling may impact on migrants: invitation to a workshop – 25th June 2018
England has some of the most relaxed gambling laws in the world and there is concern that vulnerable adults are being harmed. New migrants are one of a number of groups in society who could be adversely affected by gambling (e.g. debt; relationship problems; mental health issues; stress; health problems; poor performance at work/study; involvement […]
Free Plaster Casting workshops with Left Bank Leeds!
Refugee Council are hosting Left Bank’s ‘Critical Mass’, a free plaster casting workshop with Eva Mileusnic, as part of Refugee Week 2018. This is an opportunity to learn the basics of plaster casting and to contribute to a large-scale art installation celebrating diversity, all whilst making new friends and having fun! The session will take […]
Galvanising Leeds Towards a Hate Free City: 14th June 2018, 10am – 4pm
Stop Hate UK and Passion Works CIC would like to invite you to a very special FREE event in Leeds on 14th June 2018. The aim of the event is to bring together communities and organisations across Leeds to cohesively work towards a Hate Free City. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to […]
Women’s Peer Support Training for Asylum Seekers and Refugees – updated
We welcome women to join us for peer support training. We meet on Wednesdays 11.00-12.30 weekly at 2nd Floor, Oak House, 94 Park Lane, Leeds, LS3 1EL. We will train on how to: set up groups; how groups develop; leadership styles; good mental health and self-care. It helps build confidence and good relationships. We have […]
Resource of the week #23: New Trustee Pack
If you work at an NGO, the chances are you have Trustees. Here’s a present from the Charity Commission: an induction pack for new Trustees to help them understand their legal responsibilities. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-welcome-pack-for-charity-trustees
Leeds Homeless Charter: Migration Group 13:30, Wednesday 23rd May
From Dave Patterson “I can confirm that Leeds Asylum Seeker Support Network (LASSN) will be hosting the rescheduled Homelessness / Migration working group which didn’t happen in March due to the snow. The meeting will take place on Wednesday 23rd May, 13:30 – 15:00 at Oak House, Leeds, LS3 1EL. Jon from LASSN will be […]
New Vacancy: Project Manager, Refugee Action
Join Refugee Action as the Early Action Charter Programme for People Seeking Asylum – Project Manager and play a vital role in the Good Practice & Partnerships Team, our good practice and capacity-building arm. Location: Birmingham, Bradford, London or Manchester Hours: 35 per week Closing Date: Monday 21st May 2018 – 09:00am Interviews: Tuesday 29th […]