As The Welcoming celebrates the 110th anniversary of International Women’s Day (March 8th), we reflect on women’s contributions and achievements in society today.
The Welcoming celebrates International Women’s Day 2021
Apply now for the Immediate Priorities Fund (second round) – EXTENDED
The Immediate Priorities Fund will provide Sainsbury’s shopping vouchers to The Welcoming Association service users who are currently unemployed, temporarily out of work or in a situation with precarious working conditions due to Covid-19.
Donate to our Winter Appeal
Donate to our Winter Appeal today to support asylum seekers, refugees, and migrant workers in Edinburgh through the challenges of winter, the pandemic and building lives in a new country.
Holiday office closure notice
All of our staff members will be on annual leave from Wednesday 23rd December 2020 – Monday 4th January 2021. Online services will resume the week of Monday 11th January.
Apply now for the Immediate Priorities Fund
The Immediate Priorities Fund is available to asylum seekers and refugees who are registered members and attending the Welcoming Association’s activities and classes.
Our new logo, donation platform and future plans
At The Welcoming, we are proud to present our new logo, donation system and plans for the future.
We’re still here! Get involved in our activities from home
We know there are a lot of uncertainties at the moment, but one thing you can rely on is The Welcoming. Since March we have adapted our services and currently offer a range of online classes, activities and support for
The Welcoming Association celebrates Black History Month
As we celebrate Black History Month 2020 at The Welcoming Association, we acknowledge and celebrate the achievements and contributions of the many Black people in Scotland and elsewhere. However, 2020 has been a challenging year for Black people all over
Covid-19: August 2020 update
Returning to the office and continuing online services From 17 August our staff will start to gradually return to the office in a limited capacity. We will continue our online services and 1-to-1 videocalls as standard practice for now. We
Press Release
Edinburgh 29th June 2020, The Welcoming Association is continuing to support our community during the COVID-19 crisis, thanks to National Lottery funding. We have received £21, 000.00 from The National Lottery Community Fund to employ a Volunteer Coordinator who will support our