Age

Older People From BME Communities

Submitted by editor on Mon, 29/09/2008 - 12:00pm.
15/10/2008 - 10:00am
15/10/2008 - 3:30pm
Leeds

The conference will:
• Present the findings of research commissioned by Future Years on the needs and challenges faced by older people from
Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities in the region;
• Provide an opportunity to explore equalities issues in relation to age and race;
• Identify priorities for regional policy and service development for older people from BME communities
• Include workshops focusing on mental health; safeguarding adults; social isolation and accessibility and appropriateness
of services

Key speakers include Len Shillingford, former Chair of the National BME Elders Forum, plus others, to be confirmed.

The conference is particularly for service users and carers, equality leads, policy makers, Older People’s Champions, service providers – voluntary and community organisations, statutory agencies.

( categories: Yorkshire and The Humber | Age )

Anti-terror action in Yorkshire: Community Rights and Responsibilities

Submitted by Gopal Lama on Mon, 16/07/2007 - 9:07am.
28/07/2007 - 3:00pm
University of Bradford, Richmond Building, N4 Lecture Theatre.

What is the impact of recent anti-terror legislation for Yorkshire’s communities?

What powers do the police and intelligence services have under current legislation?

Is there evidence that Muslims and Asians are being unfairly targeted?

What role can religious leaders, activists and grassroots’ workers play in the current climate?

Speakers include:
Imran Khan, Human Rights Lawyer
Suresh Grover (The Monitoring Group)
Plus local speakers

For further information contact: 07940-115972 and 0207-6366000

Organised by The Monitoring Group in partnership with the Islamic Society of Britain (Bradford) and the Hamara Centre, Leeds
Saturday, 28th July 2007
3.00 p.m.
University of Bradford
Richmond Building, N4 Lecture Theatre
Bradford 7 1DP

The Monitoring Group 24 hour emergency helpline number: 0800-374618

CRE kids camp to beat racism

Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/08/2006 - 12:21pm.

Teenagers from Bradford are amongst those that have come together in the Lake District to take part in an innovative research project. The Commission for Racial Equality's pilot Project One explores how youngsters integrate and through a new leadership award will help to create tomorrow's community leaders.

More than 70 youngsters aged between 12-16 spent last week in Ambleside in Cumbria, taking part in the project, which is run by Skill Force. Activities were aimed at breaking down the barriers of mistrust, suspicion and stereotyping which occur when people from different backgrounds live by side but do not interact.

( categories: Age | Bradford | CRE | Initiatives )

Funding for Work With Children and Young People (day 2)

Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/08/2006 - 11:12am.
26/09/2006 - 9:30am
26/09/2006 - 4:30pm

This two day programme aims to help community groups who have had only small amounts of funding to apply for grants up to £7,000 from the Local Network Fund for work with disadvantaged 0-19 year olds.

Day Two offers Child Protection Training.

The first day is on 14 September 2006.

To book places please complete and return the attached booking form to:
Leeds Connecting Communities
Centenary House, North Street, Leeds, LS2 8JS
0113 243 8422

A deposit of £5 per person per training day is due by 7th September, returnable on attendance at the event.

( categories: Age | West Yorkshire )

Funding for Work With Children and Young People (day 1)

Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/08/2006 - 11:04am.
14/09/2006 - 10:00am
14/09/2006 - 4:00pm
Leeds Racial Equality Council

This two day programme aims to help community groups who have had only small amounts of funding to apply for grants up to £7,000 from the Local Network Fund for work with disadvantaged 0-19 year olds.

Surgeries on Day One will offer you and your organisation support in completing Local Network Fund applications, CRB Checks, and using volunteers.

The second day is on 26 September 2006.

To book places please complete and return the attached booking form to:
Leeds Connecting Communities
Centenary House, North Street, Leeds, LS2 8JS
0113 243 8422

A deposit of £5 per person per training day is due by 7th September, returnable on attendance at the event.

( categories: Age | West Yorkshire )
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