Boaz Trust http://boaztrust.org.uk serving destitute asylum seekers Thu, 16 May 2013 15:03:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Heart’s Core http://boaztrust.org.uk/2013/05/16/hearts-core/ http://boaztrust.org.uk/2013/05/16/hearts-core/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 14:51:21 +0000 Emily http://boaztrust.org.uk/?p=2609 This unique performance will give you a glimpse into the heart of refugee women’s lives. The cast includes asylum seeker women from the Boaz Trust.

The production, put together by Community Arts North West (CAN), takes place on Saturday 15 June.  There will be stories of courage, joy and hope, brought to you by women from Greater Manchester’s refugee communities. Directed by Cheryl Martin, the performances will be interactive so come and be prepared to take a leap into the unknown.

There are five showings during the course of the day and tickets are booking fast.

Click here to book or contact the Z Arts box office on 0161 232 6089 or boxoffice@zarts.org
Ticket range: £5.50 – £3.30

]]> http://boaztrust.org.uk/2013/05/16/hearts-core/feed/ 0 Tracing Presence http://boaztrust.org.uk/2013/05/16/tracing-presence/ http://boaztrust.org.uk/2013/05/16/tracing-presence/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 11:15:30 +0000 Emily http://boaztrust.org.uk/?p=2602 There’s a second chance to see the Tracing Presence exhibition featuring paintings of asylum seeking women who have stayed with the Boaz Trust.

Tracing presence is a series of large-scale portraits developed by Manchester based artist Elizabeth Kwant during her time with the Boaz Trust. Elizabeth’s work questions the fragility of existence, at once beautiful yet haunting. Presence and absence coexist in a tenuous relationship, inviting and disquieting, whilst embodying the paradox of life as an asylum seeker in the UK. A pre-determined position, on the outskirts of society, powerlessness, depression, fragility… Dignified? Strong? Beautiful? Present yet unseen, categorised yet unnamed. To be, but to have no voice, having life but waiting to live it.

The exhibition will be at Z-Arts Centre in Hulme, Manchester as part of refugee week.

Opening night is on 6 June at 6pm. There will be an artist talk on 13 June at 6 pm, with the exhibition running until 29 June.

Click here for more details and directions.

 

 

]]> http://boaztrust.org.uk/2013/05/16/tracing-presence/feed/ 0 Boaz Family Night – Mon 3 June, 6.30 – 8.30 pm http://boaztrust.org.uk/2013/05/14/boaz-family-night-mon-3-june-6-30-8-30-pm/ http://boaztrust.org.uk/2013/05/14/boaz-family-night-mon-3-june-6-30-8-30-pm/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 14:47:41 +0000 Emily http://boaztrust.org.uk/?p=2595 The Boaz family night is back after a short break. Our next gathering is on Monday 3 June, 6.30 – 8.30 pm at the Boaz Trust (first floor, 110 Oldham Road, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6AG). Please come along.

Family night brings together clients, ex clients, friends, supporters and volunteers. We enjoy a ‘bring and share’ supper, catch up with news, meet new people and Director Dave usually says a few words.

We’d love to see you there. If you can, please bring a food or drink item to share.

 

 

 

]]> http://boaztrust.org.uk/2013/05/14/boaz-family-night-mon-3-june-6-30-8-30-pm/feed/ 0 Can you provide a safe place for an asylum seeker to stay? http://boaztrust.org.uk/2013/05/09/can-you-provide-a-safe-place-for-an-asylum-seeker-to-stay/ http://boaztrust.org.uk/2013/05/09/can-you-provide-a-safe-place-for-an-asylum-seeker-to-stay/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 15:48:12 +0000 Emily http://boaztrust.org.uk/?p=2588 A third of Boaz accommodation for asylum seekers is provided by hosts. These are local families and individuals in Manchester who have a spare room to offer to an asylum seeker on a temporary basis. This may be a week, a month or longer.

We are looking to increase the number of hosts in Greater Manchester. If you would like to know more about the scheme and come and meet us please get in touch. Email hosting@boaztrust.org.uk or call 0161 202 1056.

Ideally hosts would live within the M60 or Oldham, so asylum seekers can access support at the Boaz office in Ancoats, Manchester.

The hosting scheme is flexible to fit in with different living arrangements.

 

 

 

 

 

]]> http://boaztrust.org.uk/2013/05/09/can-you-provide-a-safe-place-for-an-asylum-seeker-to-stay/feed/ 0 Cities of Refuge panel discussion – 28 February http://boaztrust.org.uk/2013/02/13/cities-of-refuge-panel-discussion-28-february/ http://boaztrust.org.uk/2013/02/13/cities-of-refuge-panel-discussion-28-february/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:58:00 +0000 Emily http://boaztrust.org.uk/?p=2552 Mark Cloherty, Boaz Chief Executive, will be speaking at the Urbis Research Forum’s next event on Thursday 28 February at 6pm. There will be talks from researchers and academics on the topic of refuge. All are welcome and entrance is free.

Cities of Refuge
6pm, Thursday, 28 February 2013
RIBA Hub
113-115, Portland Street
Manchester
M1 6DW

Asylum and refuge are highly contested and often politicised topics. Successive UK governments have promised to “get tough” on immigration which often leads to the targeting of a precarious population of asylum seekers and refugees who are unable to return to their country of nationality. Negative rhetoric, including the term “bogus asylum seeker”, and tactics such as the dispersal and detention of asylum seekers are deployed as a result. This session of the Urbis Research Forum intends to explore these topics from an alternative angle, looking at how activist and faith based organisations respond to the problems faced by asylum seekers and refugees. Bringing together a panel of academics, researchers and activists this session also explores the experience and links between asylum and the city, including Manchester.

Panelists:

Jonathan Darling (University of Manchester)
Mark Cloherty (Boaz Trust)
Mark Rainey (Goldsmiths / Queen Mary)

]]> http://boaztrust.org.uk/2013/02/13/cities-of-refuge-panel-discussion-28-february/feed/ 0 Run for Boaz in the Bupa Great Manchester Run 2013 http://boaztrust.org.uk/2013/02/07/run-for-boaz/ http://boaztrust.org.uk/2013/02/07/run-for-boaz/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:48:40 +0000 Emily http://boaztrust.org.uk/?p=2541 The Bupa Great Manchester Run run is a great event, 40,000 runners are expected this year. The 10K route will take you by Manchester landmarks and there will be crowds of people cheering you on. The Boaz Trust has been given 16 charity places in this year’s race. It’s a great opportunity for you to get fit or beat your personal best, while raising funds for Boaz.

We’ll provide you with a Boaz t-shirt, a sponsorship pack and certificate once you’ve completed the race! We’d need you to train, find sponsorship and turn up on 26 May. You’ll be in good company – our Chief Executive Mark Cloherty will be running this year.

To ask for a place or to find out more contact Emily Roberts on 0161 202 1056 or emilyroberts@boaztrust.org.uk

]]> http://boaztrust.org.uk/2013/02/07/run-for-boaz/feed/ 0 Gig Fundraiser – Saturday 2 March http://boaztrust.org.uk/2013/02/07/charity-gig/ http://boaztrust.org.uk/2013/02/07/charity-gig/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:06:30 +0000 Emily http://boaztrust.org.uk/?p=2528 Join us at a charity gig on Saturday 2 March, 7 – 10 pm at the Mustard Tree Building, Ancoats, Manchester.

There’ll be music from Ian Peacock and friends, the Blind Pilots and Kristyna Myles.

All proceeds will be split between the Boaz Trust, and Salford Food Parcels who provide weekly food parcels for destitute asylum seekers in Salford. Tickets are £4 in advance from the Boaz Office or £5 on the night. Asylum seekers can attend for free. There will be soft drinks available but no alcohol is allowed on the premises.

It will be a great night so do come and join us!

Blind Pilots www.facebook.com/blindpilotsband
Kristyna Myles www.kristynamyles.com
Ian Peacock and Friends www.ianpeacockmusic.com

Entrance to the venue is via the red door on Bengal Street. The Mustard Tree Building is opposite the Wing Yip Superstore on Oldham Road. Street parking is available. The full address is first floor, 110 Oldham Road, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6AG.

]]> http://boaztrust.org.uk/2013/02/07/charity-gig/feed/ 0 Tracing Presence Exhibition – 24 January http://boaztrust.org.uk/2013/01/18/tracing-presence-exhibition-24-january/ http://boaztrust.org.uk/2013/01/18/tracing-presence-exhibition-24-january/#comments Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:44:02 +0000 Emily http://boaztrust.org.uk/?p=2520 The Tracing Presence exhibition opening night is on Thursday 24 January from 6.30 pm. All are welcome.

Tracing Presence is an exhibition by artist Elizabeth Kwant and features paintings of asylum seeking and refugee women who are or have been clients of the Boaz Trust.

Please join us for a relaxed evening of art and music. There will be a short presentation at 7.30 pm by Elizabeth Kwant, and Director and Founder of the Boaz Trust, Dave Smith.

Here’s how Elizabeth describes the paintings:

‘Tracing presence questions the fragility of existence, at once beautiful yet haunting. Presence and absence co-exist in a tenuous relationship, inviting and disquieting, whilst embodying the paradox of life as an asylum seeker in the UK. A pre-determined position, on the outskirts of society, powerlessness, depression, fragility… Dignified? Strong? Beautiful? Present yet unseen, categorised yet unnamed. To be, but to have no voice, having life but waiting to live it.’

The exhibition runs from 24 January until 7 February on the first floor of the Mustard Tree Building at 110 Oldham Road, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6AG.

]]> http://boaztrust.org.uk/2013/01/18/tracing-presence-exhibition-24-january/feed/ 0 Boaz wins Guardian Charity Award http://boaztrust.org.uk/2013/01/03/boaz-wins-guardian-charity-award/ http://boaztrust.org.uk/2013/01/03/boaz-wins-guardian-charity-award/#comments Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:03:15 +0000 Emily http://boaztrust.org.uk/?p=2507 We are thrilled to have been picked from a pool of 1,000 charities to become a winner at the Guardian Charity Awards 2012. Caroline Diehl, Chief Executive of the Media Trust and a judge on the Award panel said “The Boaz Trust is a fantastic charity which has had a direct impact in the local community, turning around the lives of destitute asylum seekers.” A short film featuring staff and clients at the Boaz was made in connection to the award – you can view it here.

]]> http://boaztrust.org.uk/2013/01/03/boaz-wins-guardian-charity-award/feed/ 0 Boaz New Year Party – Monday 14 January, 7 – 9 pm http://boaztrust.org.uk/2012/12/22/boaz-new-year-party-monday-14-january-7-9-pm/ http://boaztrust.org.uk/2012/12/22/boaz-new-year-party-monday-14-january-7-9-pm/#comments Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:38:27 +0000 Emily http://boaztrust.org.uk/?p=2509 Come and join us our new year celebration. The Boaz New Year Party will be held at the Boaz Office / Mustard Tree Building, 1st floor, 110 Oldham Road, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6AG. There’s street parking outside and nearby. There will be music and food (please bring some food or drink to share), and a chance to get to know clients, ex clients, supporters, friends and staff. We’ll also be giving an overview of Boaz’s work during 2012.

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