Tag: Social and cultural activities in Glasgow

Code Your Future is a free coding school for disadvantaged groups. Code Your Future operates in cities across the world, having been established in London, Glasgow and Manchester. In Glasgow, we mainly work with people seeking asylum and refuge. Currently, we run one course per year, spanning seven or so months. Applications for our next class in January 2020 are Read more…

The Bold Collective, supported by Glasgow Connected Arts Network and Young Start, is a group of young people who are passionate about youth arts in Glasgow. Made up of committee members aged 14 to 25, we are dedicated to promoting, participating in, and encouraging access to the arts for other young people across the city. The Bold Collective meets regularly Read more…

Radiant and Brighter Community was founded in 2012 and became a registered Community Interest Company in 2014. We aim to promote diversity through education, inspiration and changing perceptions, applying the insights gained by our founders on their own journey to deliver greater societal integration and economic participation. The organisation was founded by Micheal and Pheona Matovu after experiencing years of Read more…

We are a group of Christians dedicated to supporting refugees and people seeking asylum in the local community through various services, including ESOL classes, social events, advocacy, and more. With years of experience in this field in Glasgow’s East End, we have established close partnerships with other local organisations, including Integration Networks. Find out more Address: 12-14 Burgher Street, Glasgow Read more…

MILK is a social enterprise supporting women from migrant backgrounds, including refugees and asylum seekers. We are a full-time community space that is multifunctional and hosts a number of local groups, classes, workshops, and pop-up events. We update our timetable weekly but typical activities include: Conversation cafes (women only) Free community meals Peer support group Find out more Please visit Read more…

Lodging House Mission is a Glasgow-based charity committed to caring for and supporting homeless, vulnerable, and socially excluded individuals. We provide free breakfast and lunch every day of the week, along with free haircuts on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Shower facilities, toiletries, laundry services, and emergency clothing are also available. Find out more Contact us for more information. Address: 35 Read more…

Kinning Park Complex (KPC) is an independent, multi-purpose community space located in Glasgow’s Southside. Offering a range of fantastic activities, we bring people together, reduce isolation, foster friendships, and cultivate a true sense of community. Our affordable halls, kitchen, office spaces, and studios are well-utilised by local organisations, dance and sports groups, artists, musicians, and various community projects. Our Community Read more…

Govanhill Baths Community Trust (GBCT) is a community based organisation working to regenerate the local area. We run a range of Health, Wellbeing and Arts programmes and social enterprises. Read more…

Central and West Integration Network is a Scottish charity dedicated to supporting asylum seekers, refugees, and black and minority ethnic communities, as well as migrant workers throughout Glasgow. Our mission is to alleviate poverty within these communities, enhance their standard of living, and actively promote their settlement and integration. We provide advice, English classes, food, and wellbeing activities through various Read more…

CAMASS is a community organisation with aims to create, develop and maintain friendly bonds, solidarity and tolerance among the members who reside in Scotland. We have regular social meetings for all members to discuss issues faced by members and to advance community cohesion and development across all aspects of local activity. Read more…