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.
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.
We have launched a quarterly newsletter to provide you with updates on our events, activities, political action and how you can get involved.
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.
We are delighted to announce we are taking bookings for this year's Annual General Meeting. Join us on Monday 9th December at 5:30 - 8:00 pm at Tynecastle in Gorgie. This is your chance to connect with our mission, hear about the transformative impact of our projects, and engage in meaningful discussions. Book your place via Eventbrite!
Be part of a Welcoming Edinburgh
Help us to provide a place of welcome, safety and opportunity.
Friendship
We offer friendship groups and one-to-one befriending for refugees and migrants in Edinburgh.
Community fridge
Our Community Fridge is free and open to all refugees and migrants in Edinburgh.
Health and wellbeing
Activities for improving health and wellbeing, including a Wellbeing Space.
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.