We’re ending the year saying a very fond farewell to our Co-Director Elaine Mowat. Read about Elaine’s reflections on her time with the Welcoming. She’ll be greatly missed. We wish her all the best for the exciting things that lie
Festive Hours
We will be running a limited number of activities over the next two weeks for our festive break. The Welcoming office will be closed on 24th-26th December, and 31st Dec-2nd January. On Thursday 27th December, Friday 28th December, Thursday 3rd
Your Edinburgh, Employability Feedback
Welcoming participant, Diana, recently shared some feedback about the support she received from Leon whilst looking for a new job. She has started a new accountancy job which she says she wouldn’t have been able to get, if it wasn’t
What’s on at The Welcoming 15th-21st Dec
A look ahead to what’s on at The Welcoming this week… It’s our last full week of activities in 2018, make sure you pop in to see us before the festive break! We will be reducing activities and classes between
What’s on at The Welcoming 8-14 Dec
A look ahead to what’s on at The Welcoming this week… Saturday 8 December, Fair Saturday at Creative Space Every Saturday, 12-4pm on the 5th floor at The Welcoming Join us this Saturday for a special workshop led by our participant
What’s on at The Welcoming 1st-7th Dec
A look ahead to what’s on at The Welcoming this week… Saturday 1 December, Fair Saturday at Creative Space Every Saturday, 12-4pm on the 5th floor at The Welcoming Come along on Saturdays 1st and 8th of December and join us
What’s on at The Welcoming 24th Nov – 1st Dec
A look ahead to what’s on at The Welcoming this week… Saturday 24 November, Creative Writing at Creative Space Every Saturday, 12-4pm on the 5th floor at The Welcoming This Saturday at Creative Space we will be joined by one
What’s on at The Welcoming 17-24th November
A look ahead to what’s on at The Welcoming this week… Saturday 17 November, Creative Space Every Saturday, 12-4pm on the 5th floor at The Welcoming Join us at Creative Space this week where we will be making some decorations for
What’s on at The Welcoming 10-17th Nov
A look ahead to what’s on at The Welcoming this week… Please note: for the next month the Employability & Business Guidance sessions will be taking place on Saturdays from 12-3pm, with time for appointments from 10am-12pm. You can email
Your Edinburgh – Employability Support
Welcoming participant and Your Edinburgh contributor, Gema, has written a short piece about how Leon helped her in her search for a job in Edinburgh, and ultimately assisted her in getting her dream job! If you are looking for support