lewisham refugee and migrant network newsletter, october 2012

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Lewisham Refugee and Migrant Network Acve Voice Capacity Development Following a successful funding appli- caon to Depord Challenge Trust LMRN have appointed a Capacity Development Worker. Terry Adams took up post in July and works 2.5 days per week. The objecves of his role include supporng the develop- ment and capacity of new migrant groups. Specifically, the work with them will focus on the development of skills and competencies in organi- saonal governance, financial man- agement, project delivery and fund- raising. The ulmate goals are to work with new migrant groups and organisaons in order that they are able to play a more acve and sub- stanve role meeng their societal needs and those of the communies in which they live. If you need sup- port please contact Terry on 020 8694 0323 LRMN STILL SEEKS HOME We are sll looking for an affordable, accessible and spacious office space. Please contact Rosario on 020 8694 0323 if you have any informaon. You are all invited! Our Annual General Meeng will take place on 30th Nov 2012 from 4.30- 6.30pm at Parker House, 144 Evelyn Street SE8 5DD ICT and Social Media Project We are pleased to let you know that we received a grant from City Bridge Trust to help black, ethnic, refugee and migrant organisa- ons in Lewisham, Southwark and Greenwich maximise the bene- fit of ICT and social media technology. The project is for 2 years and LRMN is the lead body. If you are interested to join the pro- ject, please call Crisna and or Terry on 020 8694 0323. LRMN 2012 AGM October 2012 Issue

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News about our work at LRMN, including two new capacity building projects for refugee organisations in Lewisham and front-line services to asylum seekers and migrant clients.

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Page 1: Lewisham Refugee and Migrant Network Newsletter, October 2012

Lewisham Refugee and

Migrant Network

Active Voice

Capacity Development

Following a successful funding appli-

cation to Deptford Challenge Trust

LMRN have appointed a Capacity

Development Worker. Terry Adams

took up post in July and works 2.5

days per week. The objectives of his

role include supporting the develop-

ment and capacity of new migrant

groups. Specifically, the work with

them will focus on the development

of skills and competencies in organi-

sational governance, financial man-

agement, project delivery and fund-

raising. The ultimate goals are to

work with new migrant groups and

organisations in order that they are

able to play a more active and sub-

stantive role meeting their societal

needs and those of the communities

in which they live. If you need sup-

port please contact Terry on 020

8694 0323

LRMN STILL SEEKS HOME

We are still looking for an affordable,

accessible and spacious office space.

Please contact Rosario on 020 8694

0323 if you have any information.

You are all invited!

Our Annual General Meeting will take place on 30th Nov 2012

from 4.30- 6.30pm at Parker House, 144 Evelyn Street SE8 5DD

ICT and Social Media Project

We are pleased to let you know that we received a grant from City

Bridge Trust to help black, ethnic, refugee and migrant organisa-

tions in Lewisham, Southwark and Greenwich maximise the bene-

fit of ICT and social media technology. The project is for 2 years

and LRMN is the lead body. If you are interested to join the pro-

ject, please call Cristina and or Terry on 020 8694 0323.

LRMN 2012 AGM

October 2012 Issue

Page 2: Lewisham Refugee and Migrant Network Newsletter, October 2012

Warm Homes Healthy People

In partnership with Lewisham CAB and 190

Community Centre, we will be delivering

this project to mitigate the impact of cold

weather on vulnerable households in Lew-

isham. We will raise awareness on fuel

poverty, the health risks associated with

cold housing and how to access help. We

will provide benefit check, debt, financial

and other relevant advice.

A New Way of Working

With a grant from Baring Foundation,

Southwark Law Centre (lead body), LRMN

and Southwark Day Centre for Asylum

Seekers, will be developing a new service

delivery model to strengthen, maintain

and improve services in South East London

for asylum seekers and failed asylum seek-

ers who have fresh claims. The project will

test and explore new models of closer

working arrangements between the 3

charities.

Immigration

We have helped a client to successfully obtain legal aid for representation at the Immigration and Asylum Tribunal after the client was merit failed by another legal adviser. When the client came to LRMN office, there were deadlines pending. Since coming to our office, we helped to refer the client to another legal repre-sentative and helped to challenge Legal Service Commissioner withdrawal of legal aid after the client was merit failed. The client is now waiting for a judgement from the Tribunal.

We have also helped our clients to submit applications to the UK Border Agency after liaising closely with number of organ-isations, such as AFRIL, the Refuge, Lewi-sham Social Services and the LRMN's Women Project. The clients are now waiting decisions on their applications.

Keep on Smiling

We received a small amount of funding from South London and Maudsley to sup-port our Lewisham Men fit for Life project.

On 16th September, our clients, the Challenge Network young

people, our staff and volunteers had a wonderful Sunday after-

noon at Deptford Park relaxing, eating and talking to each oth-

er. We had games for both young and adults and face painting

for children.

LRMN Summer Picnic

Duncan Lewis Award

Duncan Lewis gives donation to charities every month. In

August 2012 we were nominated amongst many other chari-

ties and was chosen as the most deserving to receive their

£1000 reward. The money will be used to pay for our volun-

teers’ meal and travel costs and to pay for some of our des-

titute clients’ basic and emergency needs. We want to say

Thank You to Duncan Lewis!

Page 3: Lewisham Refugee and Migrant Network Newsletter, October 2012

ADVISORY SERVICE

-Immigration

-Social Care

-Welfare Benefits

-Housing

We are registered with the Office of the Immigration Services Commission to pro-vide advice up to Level 3.

We are able to:

- conduct casework

- prepare cases in the

Immigration and Asylum Chambers (IAC) including drafting full grounds of appeal.

- represent clients at the IAC

- instruct a barrister or advocate to ap-pear at the IAC where permitted by BAR Council.

Our advisors give advice at one-to-one consultations. If we are unable to help clients, we signpost them to specialist services.

For an appointment contact -

0208 694 0323

HEALTH ACCESS PROJECT

For information and advice about access-

ing NHS treatment or relevant health

services, and help with health-related

benefits. Appointments on Mondays and

Thursdays. Contact Shepherd on

020 8694 0323

Parker House, 1st Floor

144 Evelyn Street

LONDON, SE8 5DD

Mon-Fri 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

Phone: 0208 694 0323

Fax: 0208 694 6621

www.lrmn.org.uk

ALL SERVICES ARE FREE

WOMEN’S SUPPORT SERVICES

We offer one-to-one counselling service for refugee and asylum seeking women who are suffering effects of gender-based violence and other traumas.

Appointments on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. For an appointment con-tact:

Emma Brech - 0208 694 0323 ext 231

Time To Talk’ - Lewisham Refuge Network Nurture/Health Group for Women

Providing support and education around health and self-esteem. Includes a hot lunch.

Every Wednesday 10am - 12pm.

Sewing Club

Every Thursday 10am-12pm

Knitting Club

Every Thursday 10am-12pm.

Contact Margot.

FREE CRECHE AVAILABLE

Established in 1991 Lewisham Refugee

and Migrant Network (LRMN) is a

longstanding provider of information

and advice on immigration, welfare

benefits, housing, homelessness, debt,

health and education to asylum seek-

ers, refugees and migrants in South

East London.

LRMN also provides counselling and

therapeutic support to women survivor

of domestic and gender based violence

and helps clients access medical ser-

vices.

ENGLISH AS SECOND

LANGUAGE CLASS

(ESOL for Beginners) Classes take place

every Monday, Thursday and Friday

from 1.00—3.00pm and Tuesday from

10.00—12.00pm.

MEN FIT FOR LIFE

For men to come together in a confi-

dential environment to engage and

learn new skills and share experiences.

Every Tuesday from 2.30 – 4.30pm at

Parker House. If you want to join

please contact Shepherd on

020 8694 0323

IT/COMPUTER CLASSES

Basic training in using a computer.

Learn how to operate a keyboard and

mouse, get online and set up an email

account.

Monday from 10am-12pm/1pm-

3pm/3pm-5pm and Tuesday from

10.00—2.00pm

GARDENING PROJECT for Refugees,

Asylum Seekers and Migrants

Soon to start in New Cross and Lee. If

you are interested please contact Ro-

sario on 020 8694 0323.