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The office will be closed on Monday 16th September for a public holiday. We are not running activities or services on this day and staff will be non-contactable.
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You have the power to make Edinburgh a more Welcoming place for New Scots. Donate to support refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants in Edinburgh who are going through the cost-of-living crisis and building lives in a new country. Your donation will help us keep our Welcoming community thriving.
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Our office drop-in hours are 9am to 2pm. From 2pm onwards, the office is only open for afternoon classes and scheduled appointments. Reception is closed after 2pm.
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The Welcoming are looking for a Community and Trust Fundraising Co-ordinator to join our team. This role is vital in securing funding from trusts, foundations, and the local community to support our ongoing projects and initiatives. The role is 21 hours per week at £29,361 – £32,930 pro-rata. ✨✨
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We have launched a quarterly newsletter to provide you with updates on our events, activities, political action and how you can get involved.
We have some fantastic events and workshops this September at The Welcoming - whether you're eager to learn new skills, start your own business, or get valuable cost-of-living advice. Check out our latest post for all the details!
Be part of a Welcoming Edinburgh
Help us to provide a place of welcome, safety and opportunity.
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Friendship
We offer friendship groups and one-to-one befriending for refugees and migrants in Edinburgh.
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Home energy advice
We offer free and impartial home energy advice to refugees and migrants living in Edinburgh.
What our participants say
The Welcoming is a kind place full of interesting people. Wonderful teachers! You can learn without being judged.
When I arrived in Scotland I didn't speak English, just 'hello', 'yes', 'no'! Now I have 2 jobs and I'm a volunteer in a charity shop! I'm more confident!
Apart from English classes, you do something more important and of value for people, something that gives joy. You help create new lives. Thank you for your work and for building new dreams, new opportunities and new beginnings.