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We help the refugees that arrive in the Lothians to connect and socialise. Read more…
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Edinburgh City Mission’s ‘Salaam’ project supports refugees and people seeking asylum who live in the city. This includes English Conversation Cafés, crafts courses, befriending, New Scots Christmas Appeal and more. We also provide support to the churches who are involved in welcoming New Scots. We chose the name Salaam (Arabic for ‘peace’ and ‘hello!’) because we aim to foster a Read more…
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The Welcoming is a Scottish charity committed to supporting asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants in Edinburgh. We achieve this by helping individuals learn English, secure employment, and access local services; providing opportunities for friendship, creativity, and health and well-being in Edinburgh; connecting locals and newcomers through social and cultural exchange; and collaborating with others to share knowledge and promote positive Read more…
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Scottish Faiths Action for Refugees is a project involving many faiths. It aims to bring faith communities in Scotland together to help refugees and people seeking asylum. We work with Christian, Muslim, Jewish, and Interfaith groups to make sure Scotland is a welcoming place for everyone seeking safety. We work with churches, mosques, and other faith groups across Scotland to Read more…
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LINKnet Mentoring is a dedicated organisation established to support minority ethnic communities in Edinburgh, the Lothians, the Scottish Borders, and Fife. Our aim is to assist disadvantaged ethnic minorities in achieving their development goals. Over the years, many individuals have participated in our mentoring programmes, with education and employment mentoring being our core offerings. What is Mentoring? Mentoring is a Read more…
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Our ESOL courses are for people whose first language is not English. They teach language skills to live, work and study in the UK. Community-based ESOL courses allow you to study part-time during the days or evenings. This means you can fit studies around work and children’s school times. We will assess your level of English to find the right Read more…
