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
The Welcoming Association’s Newsletter: Autumn Edition
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
Upcoming Workshops and Activities at The Welcoming
Happy October! The Welcoming is excited to offer a range of workshops and activities designed to empower, educate, and engage the local community here in Edinburgh.
Celebrating Our Incredible Volunteers!
We are thrilled to invite all of our volunteers to a special evening dedicated to celebrating the amazing contributions of The Welcoming’s volunteers!
Upcoming Workshops and Events at The Welcoming
Whether you want to develop new skills, explore creative hobbies, or get practical advice, we’ve got something for you.
GROW: Re-launching our free course for parents in Edinburgh
This summer, we are happy to announce the relaunch of Getting Ready for Opportunities and Work (GROW), a free course designed to equip New Scots parents with the skills and knowledge they need to navigate work in the UK. Understanding
Refugee Festival Scotland Event
About this event The Welcoming warmly invites you to our Scottish Refugee Week family-friendly event. There will be a mix of music, dance, delicious food, and kids’ activities. Bring along family and friends, as we celebrate the rich diversity of
The Welcoming Spring 2024 Newsletter
Our Spring 2024 Newsletter reflects on the needs of New Scots and the power of collaborative work, working in partnership, and working together as a community as we navigate these uncertain times.
Launch of The Welcoming’s 2023 Newsletter
We are launching a new quarterly newsletter at The Welcoming and we would love for you to subscribe! What information will you receive? The newsletter includes updates on The Welcoming’s events, activities, salient political issues and how to get involved
Changes to timetable
There are currently no changes to the timetable.