The Welcoming Association

The Welcoming Association is a Scottish charity dedicated to supporting asylum seekers, refugees and migrants in Edinburgh. Our vision is of a diverse and inclusive Scotland, where everyone feels welcome and can achieve their potential.

We welcome New Scots to Edinburgh, build community and learn together.

We do this by:

• Supporting New Scots to learn English, find jobs and access local services
• Offering opportunities for friendship, sustainable living, creativity, health and well-being
• Connecting locals and New Scots through social and cultural exchange
• Collaborating with others to share knowledge and influence positive change