As we continue to be lucky enough for some extended sunshine here in Edinburgh, we are excited to bring you our latest summer newsletter, packed with inspiring stories, community news, and updates from across The Welcoming Association.
What you’ll find inside:
- A heartfelt message from Tesfu Gessesse, our CEO, reflecting on the year so far and the path ahead.
- Updates from the team including new upcoming courses, a new drop-in advice service and how we are celebrating our ESOL learners.
- Exciting partnerships and collaborations with organisations in Edinburgh.
- Key figures from the last year, including a total of 3,279 hours given by volunteers.
Why it matters
From grassroots social groups to board-level strategy, every element of The Welcoming reflects our shared values of compassion, connection, and inclusion. These highlights showcase how volunteers, staff, partners, and service users come together to support New Scots across Edinburgh.
Read the full newsletter here.
We’d love for you to explore the full stories stories of New Scots, community heroes, and the impact of your support.
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