Tag: Community preparation / welcoming activities in Glasgow

The Ukrainian Families Club in Glasgow has been supporting Ukrainian families since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. Our mission is to help families feel safe, at home, and bring happiness and joy to their lives. Our community group is volunteer-led, offering a wide range of activities for both children and adults. These include art, cultural education, dance, language Read more…

United Glasgow is an inclusive sports organisation set up to break down barriers to football for refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and other communities who find themselves excluded. We operate several football teams, community sessions and education/campaigning work. Find out more Address: Ground Floor, Tobacco Merchant’s House, 42 Miller Street, Glasgow G1 1DT Email: info@unitedglasgowfc.org.uk Website: www.unitedglasgowfc.org.uk Facebook Twitter Read more…

Soul Food Sisters is a group of migrant and local women based in East Glasgow, united by our passion for food. Through the exchange of recipes, ideas, and skills, we are enhancing women’s lives and combatting social isolation. Our not-for-profit organisation connects women from diverse backgrounds, empowering them to cultivate their talents in the kitchen and beyond. As an all-female Read more…

The Women’s Support Project’s initiative ‘Rights & Choices’ supports refugee, asylum-seeking, and migrant women in Glasgow who are socially isolated and/or have experienced abuse or violence. Our aim is to enhance wellbeing, reduce isolation, and strengthen social networks by offering short-term support and signposting when needed. We provide short courses, workshops, and information sessions for women. Find out more Address:Adelphi Read more…

Licketyspit is a national early years theatre and play charity based in Glasgow, offering Storyplay projects for children under twelve. Our programmes include Porridge & Play, Picnic & Play, Storyplay Festival, Ceilidhs, and Lickety-Movers. We operate through Glasgow hubs in Maryhill, Bridgeton, Castlemilk, Whiteinch, Cranhill, Govan, and online. Picnic & Play trips allow families to explore cultural and outdoor spaces, Read more…

City of Sanctuary UK is a charity that coordinates, supports, and expands networks of welcome for people seeking protection in the UK. We operate as an umbrella organisation, providing resources, information, and peer support opportunities to groups and organisations affiliated with our network. We also oversee the delivery of Sanctuary Awards, which encourage organisations – including schools, universities, colleges, theatres, Read more…

Glasgow Afghan United partners with grassroots communities and stakeholders, promoting Unity, Equality, Peace, and Diversity. This Afghan-led organisation supports Afghans and other ethnic minorities in Glasgow through sport, health, social integration, and active citizenship. One of the city’s most diverse groups, we engage with over 20 nationalities, including refugees and people seeking asylum from Afghanistan, Syria, China, Pakistan, Poland, Cameroon, Read more…

The Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity is a registered charity that offers a range of specialist services and events for Scotland’s Deaf Ethnic Minority community. We are the only organisation in Scotland dedicated to meeting the unique needs of this often highly isolated community, who face multiple barriers in their daily lives. Our doors are open to deaf individuals and Read more…

Maslow’s Community Shop supports refugees, people seeking asylum, and local residents in Govan facing hardship, offering resources to help improve their financial and social well-being. We provide free clothing, household goods, English classes, workshops, and community events. Our shop welcomes everyone, and items can be purchased with cash or a Maslow’s voucher. To request a voucher, simply ask one of Read more…

Govan Community Project supports the diverse communities of the local area, including refugees and people seeking asylum across Glasgow. We operate from two locations: our office in central Govan and our community flat in Cardonald. Our services include advice and advocacy, information workshops for those in the early stages of the asylum process, food support for individuals experiencing food insecurity, Read more…

Freedom from Torture stands alongside survivors of torture, providing therapy, support, and advocating for change. We operate centres in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, and Glasgow. Our specialised psychological therapy is available to asylum seekers and refugees who have endured torture, helping them to recover and rebuild their lives in the UK. At our Glasgow centre, we offer therapy and other Read more…

Community InfoSource works with marginalised communities in Glasgow, primarily with refugees and people seeking asylum, to help put their ideas into action. We are a community-led organisation, founded on principles of human rights and equalities. Our three projects are: Challenging Violence Against Women (CVAW) Asylum Seeker Housing project (ASH) Wellbeing Project Challenging Violence Against Women (CVAW) is the only project Read more…