Welcome! - The Welcoming

Service break announcement

The Welcoming will be closed from Monday 13th February to Sunday 19th February for a service break. There will be no activities during this time and the office will be closed.

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Office opening hours

Opening hours

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.

Refugees and migrants need your support today

New Scots in Edinburgh face unprecedented challenges this winter. The rising cost of living and winter fuel prices will affect everyone. But New Scots are also forced to contend with language barriers, social isolation, barriers to employment, and the trauma of fleeing conflict, poverty and inequality.

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Curious about what we do? Our latest newsletter features updates on The Welcoming's activities and services for New Scots, volunteering opportunities, Winter Appeal, and newest team members.

What's on at The Welcoming

What's on at
The Welcoming

You can view our current activities and classes on our online timetable. You can also stay updated by following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Timetable

Free weekly English classes for New Scots.

Support with finding work, developing skills and career planning.

We offer friendship groups and one-to-one befriending for refugees and migrants in Edinburgh.

Our Community Fridge is free and open to all refugees and migrants in Edinburgh.

Activities for improving health and wellbeing, including cycling, swimming and meditation.

We offer free and impartial home energy advice to refugees and migrants living in Edinburgh.

Be part of a Welcoming Edinburgh

English language

Employment support

Friendship

Community fridge

Health and wellbeing

Home energy advice

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