Tag: Social and cultural 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…

Tricky Hat leads arts-based projects across various art forms—music, theatre, dance, storytelling, and film—that offer high-quality arts participation to those who are often excluded from such experiences. We frequently design arts projects in collaboration with partner organisations to promote wellbeing and integration, while also creating artworks that can be presented to the public, sparking conversations throughout society. We are regularly Read more…

Support and activities for New Scots in the G21 area and Milton area. Read more…

The Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA), located in the heart of Glasgow city centre, is a world-class art museum that serves as a vibrant gathering place for learning, sharing ideas, and community connection. It features four galleries, a library, a café, and a shop. In addition to its outstanding exhibitions, GoMA offers a programme of free drop-in activities and workshops for 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…

The International Women’s Group (IWG) was established to support women living and working in Scotland. Our aim is to help them build skills and confidence to become active citizens through education, employment, volunteering, and leadership. IWG is dedicated to empowering women to play an active role in civil society, fostering their sense of identity and belonging, and encouraging their participation 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…

Workers’ Educational Association (WEA Glasgow) offers ESOL classes focused on practical, real-life topics like health, travel, and food. Our goal is to provide a friendly and welcoming environment where learners can build their confidence in using English in everyday situations. We also connect learners with other organisations, community groups, and local events that may be of interest in the Glasgow 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…

Glasgow Women’s Library is the only Accredited Museum in the UK dedicated to women’s lives, histories and achievements, with a lending library, archive collections and innovative programmes of public events & learning opportunities. We also support thousands of women across Scotland every year to improve their lives through our services and programmes, including support and activities that tackle a wide 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…