Leeds Refugee Forum 🧡

Our friends PAFRAS are hiring: Salary: FTE £30,786 (£24, 628.80) Hours: 28 per week Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 9am on 17th November pafras.org.uk for the application pack!

🍁 Welcome back to our Ukrainian group ❤️ This week we enjoyed painting by numbers, along with some delicious cake 🍰 🎨

🌱 If you’re passionate about gardening, or a newbie who wants to learn, join our new Wellbeing Gardening Group! Everyone is welcome, as long as they are 18+ 🪴 There are limited spaces for this group, so please sign up by emailing ranya.abdulateef@leedsrefugeeforum.or.uk

The September to December 2025 Timetable - For more information on individual classes and services, including how to sign up, please visit our website or call 0113 244 9600 leedsrefugeeforum.org.uk/activity-timet…

Autumn has arrived! We're excited to start this new term with a jam-packed timetable, offering everything from advocacy to wellbeing. Our team's here to help refugees & asylum seekers in Leeds with learning English, looking after their mental health, and being part of a community

Our free group courses are here for you to help you cope and feel more in control. Everyone’s journey is different, but support is there sooner than many expect. leedsmentalwellbeingservice.co.uk/group-classes/ #MentalHealthSupport #Leeds #WellbeingJourney

📢 Registration open! Our Improving Low Mood using Islam course starts 22 Oct, 10:30am - 12:30pm at CATCH, Harehills. Free 8-week support using therapy and Islamic faith 🌙 Book your place now in the link below👇 leedsmentalwellbeingservice.co.uk/group-classes/… #MentalHealthSupport #Leeds

Got questions about mental health? ❄️Tips to stay well this winter? 🗓️ Thursday 9 Oct | 11am - 3pm. 📍 Kirkgate Market, Leeds Meet local mental wellbeing services and get free advice and resources. #WorldMentalHealthDay #LeedsEvents #LeedsMentalWellbeingSupport

Volunteer at one of our ESOL classes! No teaching experience is required - just fluency in English. We have 5 classes a week for different abilities, ranging from new speakers to intermediate. Sign up here: leedsrefugeeforum.org.uk/volunteer-at-l…

Volunteer with us! Tutor Maths and English to primary school aged children at our Homework Club. No teaching experience is required - just basic Maths and English skills! To sign up visit leedsrefugeeforum.org.uk/volunteer-at-l…

🎉We’re thrilled to share that we've secured funding from the @SmallwoodTrust and @TNLComFund to deliver a vital new project supporting women through the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Huge thanks to our funders! 💙 #SmallwoodTrust #TNLCommunityFund #WomenSupport

@MBProjectLeeds @ShantonaLeeds @Schoolreaders @ActionTutoring @classsleeds @ReadeasyL (2/2) None of the above volunteer roles peaking your interest? Check out these organisations below! 💕 💬#lassnleeds 💬@LeedsRF 💬@pathyorkshire 💬@cclmct91 💬@Retasleeds #Leeds #LanguageSkills #TeachEnglish doinggoodleeds.org.uk/volunteering

Want to find out more about direct payments? 🤔 Watch our new video we've just launched highlighting the positive impact choosing direct payments can have on people who draw on care and support in Leeds. orlo.uk/CfCBQ #DirectPayments #ASCLeeds

🐣 Happy Easter! 🌸

✨🌙 Eid Mubarak! 🌙✨

We're preparing for spring with help from the Ukrainian Wellbeing Group & ESOL students. Together they planted beautiful flowers, adding colour and joy. It was a day of teamwork, laughter & a brighter season ahead. Thanks to all who helped build a stronger community! 🌼

Our Iftar dinner was a great success! Thank you so much to everyone who joined us, and to everyone who brought food to share 🍰 🥣

💪 Women's Day party 🌸 Thank you to everybody who joined us for this wonderful day - lets continue to inspire and support one another! 💖

Happy Nowruz! 🌸✨ Wishing everyone a year filled with love, prosperity, and new beginnings. May this spring bring you joy ❤️

Our Annual General Meeting, where we discussed the successes of the past year and shared our goals for the upcoming year. The meeting was well attended, with talks from local councillors and community leaders. Thanks for coming, and thanks to Mark for these photos!