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About Jon Beech

I joined LASSN as the Director in December 2013. I've a particular interest in mental health, ethnicity, and helping people make sense of their world and their community.

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Friends of LASSN – Autumn 2024

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2024-11-15T12:33:32+00:0015th November, 2024|

As we enter the closing months of 2024 we are delighted to bring you this edition of Friends of LASSN, which shows the impact our volunteers make, and the achievements of the refugees and asylum seekers we support. Link to Your Friends of LASSN Autumn  2024 Link to Your Friends of LASSN winter update 2024 pdf Thank you for your continued support for LASSN, and most importantly of all, for the support you show to the refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants at risk in Leeds.

LASSN is now a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

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2024-09-16T15:26:24+01:0016th September, 2024|

We're delighted to announce that LASSN has successfully converted to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Association style), or CIO for short Our Members voted for this change at our AGM in January 24 and (after a few hiccups with the paperwork that required another vote at an EGM in August 24) the Charity Commission have finally approved our application. What does this mean for LASSN?  On a day-to-day level, very little changes. Our Mission and purpose remain exactly the same. We retain our charitable status and we even keep the same Charity Number. Our banking details remain the same, and all the Gift Aid declarations made by our donors and supporters still apply. The main differences are we are no longer registered with Companies House, which means we are now regulated exclusively by the Charity Commission. This means we only have to file one set of accounts, and update one lot of records when things change (eg when Trustees resign). our Constitution is completely up-to-date, and our governance procedures are clearer and less open to interpretation. Consequently, our original 15 page Constitution has now become a 25 page document. If you'd like to read more about the implications of this change, here's a paper we presented to Trustees as they were deciding if they should recommend the change to Members. Get involved  LASSN needs Trustees from a wide range of backgrounds, to make sure we have the right balance of decision makers. We particularly want to recruit Trustees from ethnically diverse communities. Although most of the folks we work alongside are from racialised communities, most of our Trustees are not. We want more Trustees to be drawn from the diverse communities we serve, or to have direct experience of migration to the UK. Younger Trustees. The average age of Trustees is currently 57, and we'd love to get some younger folks involved in how we run things. If you'd like to find out more about what being a Trustee at LASSN involves, and the support and training we can provide, please look at our Trustee Information pack, or contact our Director, Jon Beech [email protected] for an informal chat.

New to Leeds has been revised and updated

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2024-06-21T12:43:16+01:0021st June, 2024|

New to Leeds is the definitive guide to life in Leeds for New Migrants. We’ve updated and expanded it with a whole section for newly granted refugees - spelling out exactly what folks need to do to make a successful transition from seeking asylum to becoming a refugee. Like the previous 2 versions, it’s been designed for use on a smartphone, and can be translated into 20 languages at the touch of a button. All 1500+ links have all been checked, as has the advice and guidance, so you can be sure that the information here is correct. Each entry is also dated, so you can see how long it has been since the page was checked. Massive thanks to everyone involved in this (and previous) updates. You can read more about how this site was put together here: About this Website - New to Leeds

LASSN AGM, 20th January 2024

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2024-01-20T07:58:30+00:0020th January, 2024|

Where is it happening?  Saturday 20th January 2024 11.30-12:00, followed by a celebration of LASSN in 2023, food and performances All Hallow's Church, 24 Regent Terrace, Leeds LS6 1NP Please note there is limited parking at the church itself, so please park elsewhere unless you have mobility difficulties. Papers and presentations The AGM Agenda A year in the life of LASSN More information on CIOs Only members can vote to amend LASSN's constitution. We prepared this information pack for members, to inform their vote.

Refugee Job Fair in Leeds 7th November

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2023-10-16T07:46:08+01:0016th October, 2023|

[ad_1] 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 various employers who have live vacancies across a range of sectors Get support and advice to navigate the barriers related to employment Get advice around education and training opportunities Meet the start-up and business support providers There will be support with language translation on the day. To book your free ticket, please follow the Eventbrite link and pick one time slot (each slot offers the same access to employers and support organisations).   If you have any questions, please email [email protected] [ad_2] Source link

Children and Young People Resettlement Fund England

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2023-10-06T15:57:57+01:006th October, 2023|

[ad_1] 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 projects to have a positive impact on the lives of these young people in England, both in the short and longer-term, and to contribute to our understanding of effective interventions. Funding can be used, for example, to access mental health support, counselling and therapy, displacement-focused support, peer group workshops and school-based interventions. English language courses, employment training and support into higher education are also encouraged to help young people integrate better into their local communities. Up to £2.5 million is available in funding across 2023 to 2024 (£800,000) and 2024 to 2025 (£1.7 million) for projects. To find out more about applying, please check out this prospectus from the Department for Levelling Up Housing and Communties website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-children-and-young-peoples-resettlement-fund-prospectus/the-children-and-young-peoples-resettlement-fund-prospectus and on Find a Grant: https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/the-childrens-and-young-peoples-resettlement-fund-1 The deadline for applications is 11.59am Wednesday 1 November. [ad_2] Source link

How to Complete Application Forms Workshop – Tuesday 19/09/2023 1PM

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2023-09-15T12:52:40+01:0015th September, 2023|

[ad_1] 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 [email protected] Address: PATH Yorkshire, 29 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, LS7 3PD [ad_2] Source link

Free ESOL for Refugees and Ukrainians – Tuesdays

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2023-09-15T11:51:01+01:0015th September, 2023|

[ad_1] 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] [ad_2] Source link

Upcoming Employability Sessions (Application forms, CV writing, interview skills) for Refugees from PATH Yorkshire – 9th May-10th June 2023

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2023-09-06T21:29:56+01:006th September, 2023|

[ad_1] PATH Yorkshire have arranged for a range of employability workshops in Spring. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Sessions are open to refugees and those who fled the […] [ad_2] Source link

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