Want to make Edinburgh a more welcoming place?

The Welcoming is a small organisation in Edinburgh dedicated to supporting asylum seekers, refugees and migrants.

We depend on the kindness and dedication of our volunteers, donors, social media supporters, funders and staff team.

You can join our Welcoming community today and help make Edinburgh a more welcoming place.

Donate to The Welcoming Association

Your donation is crucial for The Welcoming to keep providing services for asylum seekers, refugees and migrants in Edinburgh.
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Group of nine staff members posing in front of a banner that reads 'The Welcoming' and 'Find yourself in Edinburgh.' They are wearing colorful t-shirts with the slogan 'New Faces, New Ideas, New Scots.' A maroon wall, a plant, and illuminated letters are visible in the background.

Follow us

You can follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Bluesky and Instagram. We also have a private WhatsApp group for members.
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Volunteer

Volunteers are essential to the work of The Welcoming. Our volunteers support English classes, friendship groups, health and wellbeing activities, and sustainability activities.
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Staff standing in front of a classroom of participants at The Welcoming main offices.

Work with us

Our small team offers direct support to asylum seekers, refugees and migrants in Edinburgh. If you enjoy being part of a lively and impactful team then check out our latest job vacancies.
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Get in touch

Need more information? Give us a call, send an email or visit our office.

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