We will be closed on Monday 6th May for a public holiday. There will be no activities on this day. The office will reopen on Tuesday 7th May.
Our free course offers New Scots parents guidance with searching for work, writing job applications and cover letters, improving interview skills, learning about work culture in Scotland and UK employment rights ๐ผโจ
The course will run in two locations on different days of the week: West Edinburgh โ The Welcoming Office on Tuesdays and North Edinburgh โ Granton Hub on Thursdays.
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.
The Welcoming are looking for a Fundraiser to join our team. This is an ideal role for someone who has demonstrated experience in fundraising and is looking to further develop their knowledge and experience. ยฃ29,695 per annum (ยฃ17,322 pro rata for 21 hours). The closing date for this position is Wednesday 8th May 2024 at midday.
We have launched a quarterly newsletter to provide you with updates on our events, activities, political action and how you can get involved.
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.ย ย
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.