Want to volunteer with us? We are currently looking for an volunteer ESOL teachers to join our teaching team to cover both the beginner’s class on Tuesday mornings and the online beginner’s class on Wednesday mornings. 🎉
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our latest short film heartfelt glimpse into the work of The Welcoming Association. Created in collaboration with Hugo Hemmati, a talented student filmmaker in Scotland, this film captures the essence of what we do: empowering New Scots to build brighter futures and feel at home in Edinburgh.
Donate to support refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants in Edinburgh who are building new lives in a new country. Throughout the year we provide free English classes, social activities and a weekly Community Fridge for New Scots, and we need your help to keep these services running.
At The Welcoming we have put together advice and information for people affected by the changeover from Biometric Residence Permits to eVisas with useful resources including links to organisations in Scotland and across the UK.
Friendship
We offer friendship groups and one-to-one befriending for refugees and migrants in Edinburgh.
Health and wellbeing
Activities for improving health and wellbeing, including regular outings in Edinburgh, gardening and cultural events.
Home energy advice
We offer free and impartial home energy advice to refugees and migrants living in Edinburgh.
