The University of Leeds is delighted to announce the launch of our new Sanctuary Scholarship to enable forced migrants to the UK embark on a Higher Education qualification. This year, there are three scholarships to award, each worth the full cost of tuition in addition to £10,000 in living costs for each year of the […]
International Roma Day Event – Saturday 7th April 2018
International Roma Day falls on 8th April 2018 which is a day to celebrate Romani culture and raise awareness of the issues facing Romani people. The Reginald Centre Community Hub plan to celebrate this day locally on Saturday 7th April 2018. The event will include Roma music, ping pong competitions, traditional food, a Roma film, […]
LMP Strategy Group notes of March meeting
The Leeds Migration Partnership Strategy group met on Wednesday 14th March 2018 – brief notes of the meeting are available below
Recycled Resource Of The Week #17: A web tool that tells you what support is available for migrant families
Believe it or not, there was a time when very few people knew about or read this blog. Here’s a resource from way back when: a web tool from the NRPF Network that will help you to help you to work out what kind of assistance someone should be entitled to. http://migrantfamilies.nrpfnetwork.org.uk/ (This resource first […]
Can you help organise the Leeds Refugee Week Football World Cup?
Every year Leeds Refugee Week organises a football tournament. It can’t happen without the help of dedicated volunteers. There is an organising meeting to be held on Tuesday 10th April at 2pm. Venue: Refugee Council, 4th Floor, Oak House, 94 Park Lane, Leeds, LS3 1EL For further information contact [email protected] & [email protected]
Calls for Volunteers
Call for an online volunteer I have been contacted by a colleague from the Netherlands. They are looking for an online volunteer tutor for a Syrian refugee who is in a wheelchair and quite isolated. Is there anyone out there who would like to volunteer ESOL support via skype? If so please contact Naeema Hann [email protected] […]
Advice on setting up a mobile creche for your ESOL class
Would you like to set up a mobile creche for your ESOL class and therefore increase student take up? For creches that support classes that are less than two hours there is no requirement for Ofsted inspection. If you would like advice about this process please contact Jayne Grant at [email protected] She will put you in touch with the relevant people to […]
Overview of migration for the voluntary sector in Leeds
Migration Yorkshire are providing a free ‘Introduction to Migration’ session this year to Leeds Voluntary Sector, thanks to Leeds City Council offering one of their sessions to the voluntary sector. Please see the flyer below for details of the session, to be held on Wednesday 18th April, 9.30am-1pm at the Civic Hall Places […]
Refugee Council Community Sponsorship information event 9th April
Refugee Council is hosting an evening event on Community Sponsorship on the 9th April 6:30-8:30 in the Leeds office. This is part of the Reset Community Sponsorship training programme where Refugee Council is delivery partner. Community Sponsorship gives community groups the opportunity to enable refugee families to be settled in the UK. The Refugee Council, […]
‘Best Start’ Peer Support for asylum seekers and refugees
Starting Wednesday 18th April 2018 at St Cyprians Church, Coldcotes Avenue, Harehills, LS9 7UQ. 9:15am to 11:30am for 6 weeks. Please circulate to your contacts about the incoming training for asylum seekers and refugees as well as those who are carers for 0-2 year old children. Free Crèche Information Leaflet Best-Start-Referral-Form-2018
Destitution Caseworker, maternity cover
PAFRAS works with asylum seekers, refugees and the wider community to counter the effects of destitution. The organisation has been operating successfully for over 12 years and offers a lifeline to people who are experiencing hardship. We are a small and passionate team working in a challenging environment with the support of communities, partners and […]
Resource of the week #16: Asylum Journey Sheffield
A great website from Sheffugees designed to help all migrants to understand their rights and entitlements on a number of different issues. https://asylumjourney.org.uk/