There was a special buzz in the air at The Welcoming Association in Edinburgh last week, as the organisation hosted a truly historic visit from Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. Grandi’s visit – organised by the Scottish
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our latest short film, a 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
The Welcoming will be closed for the following public holidays and service breaks throughout 2025. Public Holidays On public holidays, there will be no activities or classes. The office will be closed and staff will not be contactable. Service Breaks During service
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended The Welcoming Association’s 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, 9th December, at Tynecastle Park. Your presence and participation were a testament to the strength of our community and
As winter approaches, we are working to support refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants in Edinburgh who may need extra help during this time. With our Community Fridge closing for three weeks over Christmas, we are putting together food hampers to
The Welcoming Association hosted Scotland’s Equalities Minister Kaukab Stewart as part of her ongoing engagement with organisations supporting New Scots. The Minister joined The Welcoming’s leadership and community representatives at their Edinburgh base to discuss their impactful work, explore new
The Welcoming Association Autumn Newsletter is Here! In our Autumn 2024 newsletter, CEO Tesfu Gessesse reflects on the impact of global displacement, sharing insights into The Welcoming’s expanded support for nearly 4,000 New Scots in Edinburgh. Discover stories of resilience
At The Welcoming, we are fortunate to have incredible volunteers like Sulafa, whose dedication and passion have made a lasting impact on both our charity and the local community. Today, we are excited to celebrate Sulafa’s journey as she embarks
The UK’s new e-Visa system will soon replace the Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) for many individuals.
While The Welcoming can’t assist directly with e-Visa applications, we want to provide some guidance and point you in the right direction for further support.
On October 1st, we had the privilege of gathering with an extraordinary group of people to celebrate something truly special—the dedication of our volunteers. These individuals have given their time, energy, and hearts to support New Scots in Edinburgh, making
