Are you a refugee or seeking asylum in the UK, and applying to university this year? You may need financial support with your tuition fees and living costs. Many universities offer scholarships and bursaries that can help. Book your place at this information session on Monday 11th March at 5:30pm, which is organised by STAR […]
Asylum Statistics, March 24 – House of Commons Library research briefing
Here’s a comprehensive digest of the reported numbers of people seeking refuge in the UK. https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn01403/ It’s a really good and accessible guide btw, and there’s a helpful summary on the front page if the full 36 page report feels a bit daunting. Importantly, the numbers and stats in these briefings (prepared by Civil Servants) […]
Stand Up! Speak Out! Solidarity Knows No Borders Training Series 2024 training series – Online from March- July 2024
We won’t let our public services become a tool of hostile immigration enforcement. It’s time to stand up and speak out! Join our free, online training series to resist the Hostile Environment in public services. Get skills and knowledge to act in solidarity for migrant justice. Full Programme and Sign up: https://sknb.org/take-action/suso2024/ Whether you are working in […]
LMP Operations Group, Monday 4th March 2024
Apologies for the latter reminder. Every 3 months, The Leeds Migration Partnership Operations Group meets to catch up on recent developments in migration support services. We’re next meeting (today) Monday 4th March 2024 10am-12am at One Community Centre, Cromwell Rise. Come along and share what you know, and ask about things you don’t. All welcome. […]
Resource of the Week: Full Fact Website
Rachel Peto submitted this excellent suggestion – and we’ve made it Resource of the Week, in this year of elections. According to their comprehensive FAQs, “Full Fact was initially funded by two donations: one from Michael Samuel and one from the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust’s Power and Accountability grant scheme, which is dedicated to addressing the “root […]
Fasting in Solidarity – Ramadan 2024
Many of our colleagues and friends across Leeds will soon be celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, which is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims are required to spend a period of 30 days abstaining from food and drink during daylight hours, as a means of celebrating and reflecting on their faith. This […]
Addressing Mental Health Inequalities in Minority Ethnic Groups Grants – closes 7th March 2024
In Leeds, as across the country, people from minority ethnic groups are more likely to experience mental health problems and less likely to receive good quality, timely support that meets their needs. As part of a broader programme of work to reduce inequalities, this fund aims to distribute grants to Community Organisations that are supporting […]
Notes of Leeds Strategic Migration Board 6 Feb 2024
Please see attached notes of the Leeds Strategic Migration Board meeting on 6 Feb 2024. The LSMB is where senior folks in the city come to discuss issues of migration, so what appears in these minutes reflects their understanding of the key issues, and directly informs the actions they take and the decisions they make. […]
Manuel Bravo Project are recruiting volunteers! Deadline March 25th 2024
Manuel Bravo Project are currently recruiting Support and Empower volunteers, Communications volunteers and Interpreting volunteers. We need Support and Empower volunteers to give additional support to our most vulnerable clients through their legal process. The role involves being matched with a client and keeping in regular contact with them, providing moral support at appointments with […]
Government consultation on reforms to social housing allocations – closes 27th March 2024
By Samantha Powell - on behalf of Safer Stronger Communities Team on 1st March 2024 in Destitution & Housing, Policy & Research
As referenced in the Asylum Matters Update on 13.02.24 the Government has launched a consultation on proposals to amend social housing rules, including on a proposed ‘UK connection test’ where a person would have to demonstrate their connection to the UK by being lawfully resident for ten years before being allocated social housing. The consultation […]
Leeds City Council Consultation: Housing Lettings Policy – closes 28th March 2024
By Samantha Powell - on behalf of Safer Stronger Communities Team on 1st March 2024 in Destitution & Housing
Leeds City Council are consulting on the proposed changed to the lettings policy in Leeds. Considerations include making changes to who can join the housing register and how homes are let due to the increased demand for social housing. https://yourvoice.leeds.gov.uk/lettings-policy-consultation This consultation is open for contributions until Thursday 28 March 2024. Please note, this has […]
A Celebration of 32 Years of the Forum for Race Equality in Social Care & Health!
Date: Saturday 2nd March, 1pm-5pm Place: The Community Wellbeing Hub, Reginald Terrace, LS7 3EZ We can provide transport/travel expenses where required, and food is provided freeof charge.