A huge thanks to all who attended the University of Leeds’ Migrant Action Society pub quiz. It was a wonderful night, and overall the total funds raised has amounted to £167. This is a fabulous amount which is going to be donated to the Migrant Action Destitution Fund, which offers a ‘lifeline’ for destitute migrants in the form of one-off small amounts of ‘hardship’ payment to help meet basic/crisis needs. The fund also helps vulnerable/destitute migrants to access pathways towards regularising their immigration status. Thanks again to the members of the Migrant Action Society for their contributions in organising the night, and thanks to all who donated so generously!

Finally, please watch this space for future events, as Migrant Action Society is in the process of organising more fundraising events in the spring.

Next Friday, the 31st of January, Leeds University’s Migrant Action Society will be hosting a pub quiz and raffle to raise funds for Migrant Action’s destitution fund. The Migrant Action Charity destitution fund offers a ‘lifeline’ for destitute migrants in the form of one-off small amounts of ‘hardship’ payment to help meet basic/crisis needs. The fund also helps vulnerable/destitute migrants to access pathways towards regularising their immigration status.

The quiz will start from 7.30pm at LS6 Cafe, 14-16A Headingley Lane, LS6 2AS in the upstairs room. See you there!

Following a successful session in Doncaster in the summer, Migrant Action and CONSONANT (formerly known as Migrant Resource Centre) recently delivered an information and training session for voluntary organisations and statutory services. In attendance were ELSH, The Polish Library, Barnsley Central library, DWP, Barnsley Council and Migrant Action. 

The purpose of the session was to equip organisations with reliable information about the EU Settled Status scheme. The session also offered participants step by step guidance on how to support EU citizens applying for the scheme as well as referral advice for complex cases. 

The broader aim of the capacity building sessions is to ensure that vulnerable EU migrants are well informed and get the right level of support thereby reduce the risk of insecure immigration after BREXIT. Migrant Action recognises that such support though vital is limited in areas across the region including Barnsley hence it is filling a gap in service provision. The participants gained better understanding of the scheme, practical tips for completing the applications and referral process for complex cases. Participants also received good guidance regarding regulated and non-regulated advice. 

The workshop was a good networking opportunity and also included a Q&A session which allowed participants explore a range of issues to enhance understanding and preparedness. Following the workshop, Migrant Action will work collaboratively with ELSH, The Polish Library and other local partner organisations to develop a structured framework for delivering support to ensure that vulnerable EU migrants are aware and able to access right support.

See link below for further information about the EU settlement Scheme 

http://www.nrpfnetwork.org.uk/Documents/EU-Settlement-Scheme.pdf

After many months of mobilisation and community engagement, Migrant Action, The Junction Cafe, Hexthorpe Primary School and The Youth Association are delighted to be working together to raise awareness and provide practical support for vulnerable migrants in Doncaster to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme. 

This collaborative and coordinated approach would ensure efficiency and effective support as well as enhance access and choice for EU citizens wishing to regularise their stay in the UK when the UK leave the EU. 

The organisations/locations in Doncaster where EU citizens will be able to receive information, guidance and support would be; The Junction on Wednesday and Thursday 1-4pm and Hexthorpe Primary School Monday and Tuesdays. Migrant Action will assist with complex cases by facilitating referrals of complex cases to relevant specialist agencies and providing advocacy support.

Migrant Action and its partners hope to provide support for EU citizens applying for the scheme until March 2020.