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Ukrainian Community Trip to Holy Island: Building Connections

A group of around 40 people gathered outdoors on a grassy field during a trip to Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed. They are smiling at the camera, some holding Ukrainian and Scottish flags. The background shows stone walls, houses, and open countryside under a cloudy sky.

The Welcoming’s Ukrainian community enjoyed a trip to Lindisfarne Castle, strengthening connections and building community on Holy Island.

You’re invited: The Welcoming Association’s Annual General Meeting 2025

Have you ever wondered what an AGM actually is? The name might sound a little formal, but in reality, it’s simply our Annual General Meeting – a chance for us to look back at the past year, share what we’ve

Volunteers’ Week 2025: Celebrating our volunteers!

A group of people in a classroom holding up certificates and smiling.

Last week at The Welcoming, we celebrated the incredible volunteers who make our work possible, from English language support to friendship-building activities and strategic guidance. Volunteers’ Week 2025 allowed us to come together in gratitude and reflect on the enormous

New resource hub launch: Helpful guides for New Scots

A picture of Edinburgh skyline with the text: Useful Resources, a collection of helpful resources designed to support you in understanding local systems, accessing support, and learning more about life in Scotland.

We’re excited to announce the launch of a new Useful Resources section on our website – a dedicated space where New Scots and community members can easily access helpful, multilingual information about life in Edinburgh and Scotland. From understanding the

UN Refugee High Commissioner Meets New Scots in Edinburgh

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

Introducing Our New Film: The Welcoming Association: Supporting New Scots in Edinburgh

The Welcoming Association in 2025: Supporting New Scots in Edinburgh Film

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’s 2025 Public Holidays and Service Breaks

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. ESOL Service Breaks During

The Welcoming Association’s AGM 2024: Thank You!

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

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