The Welcoming Association’s AGM 2025 celebrated community, leadership and solidarity, highlighting the importance of cohesion in divisive times.
The Welcoming Association AGM 2025: Building cohesion in divisive times

The Welcoming Association’s AGM 2025 celebrated community, leadership and solidarity, highlighting the importance of cohesion in divisive times.
Have you ever wondered what an AGM actually is? The name might sound a little formal, but in reality, it’s simply our Annual General Meeting – a chance for us to look back at the past year, share what we’ve
We’re excited to share the latest edition of our newsletter, filled with highlights, updates, and stories from across The Welcoming Association community. In this issue, we reflect on some of the key moments from the past few months – from
The Welcoming will be closed for the following public holidays and service breaks throughout 2025. Public Holidays On public holidays, there will be no activities or classes. The office will be closed and staff will not be contactable. ESOL Service Breaks During
The Welcoming Association Autumn Newsletter is Here! In our Autumn 2024 newsletter, CEO Tesfu Gessesse reflects on the impact of global displacement, sharing insights into The Welcoming’s expanded support for nearly 4,000 New Scots in Edinburgh. Discover stories of resilience
Happy October! The Welcoming is excited to offer a range of workshops and activities designed to empower, educate, and engage the local community here in Edinburgh.
We are thrilled to invite all of our volunteers to a special evening dedicated to celebrating the amazing contributions of The Welcoming’s volunteers!
Whether you want to develop new skills, explore creative hobbies, or get practical advice, we’ve got something for you.
This summer, we are happy to announce the relaunch of Getting Ready for Opportunities and Work (GROW), a free course designed to equip New Scots parents with the skills and knowledge they need to navigate work in the UK. Understanding
About this event The Welcoming warmly invites you to our Scottish Refugee Week family-friendly event. There will be a mix of music, dance, delicious food, and kids’ activities. Bring along family and friends, as we celebrate the rich diversity of