Scottish Refugee Council
@scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social
Scotland's national refugee charity. Celebrating diversity and raising awareness about issues faced by refugees. Co-ordinators of #RefugeeFestScot.
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Today we launch our winter appeal.
For those starting again in Scotland this winter, let’s make sure they begin their new chapter with safety, dignity, love & solidarity.
Donate today & help us support those seeking safety as they rebuild their lives here in Scotland.🧡
🔗 ow.ly/szZE50XyG4S
For those starting again in Scotland this winter, let’s make sure they begin their new chapter with safety, dignity, love & solidarity.
Donate today & help us support those seeking safety as they rebuild their lives here in Scotland.🧡
🔗 ow.ly/szZE50XyG4S
We help families, like 21-year-old *Azade’s on every step of their asylum journey.
Donate to our Winter Appeal today: ow.ly/szZE50XyG4S
Together, we can ensure that people like Azade can access advice, support and a warm welcome as they start again in safety.
Donate to our Winter Appeal today: ow.ly/szZE50XyG4S
Together, we can ensure that people like Azade can access advice, support and a warm welcome as they start again in safety.
December 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
We help families, like 21-year-old *Azade’s on every step of their asylum journey.
Donate to our Winter Appeal today: ow.ly/szZE50XyG4S
Together, we can ensure that people like Azade can access advice, support and a warm welcome as they start again in safety.
Donate to our Winter Appeal today: ow.ly/szZE50XyG4S
Together, we can ensure that people like Azade can access advice, support and a warm welcome as they start again in safety.
We are delighted to have these beautiful festive cards available in our online shop.
Designed for us by local artist Malini Chakrabarty these are the perfect cards to send onto loved ones this December.
Every pack bought will help someone start again in safety this winter.
❤️ ow.ly/ppqq50XAA0Q
Designed for us by local artist Malini Chakrabarty these are the perfect cards to send onto loved ones this December.
Every pack bought will help someone start again in safety this winter.
❤️ ow.ly/ppqq50XAA0Q
December 2, 2025 at 12:20 PM
We are delighted to have these beautiful festive cards available in our online shop.
Designed for us by local artist Malini Chakrabarty these are the perfect cards to send onto loved ones this December.
Every pack bought will help someone start again in safety this winter.
❤️ ow.ly/ppqq50XAA0Q
Designed for us by local artist Malini Chakrabarty these are the perfect cards to send onto loved ones this December.
Every pack bought will help someone start again in safety this winter.
❤️ ow.ly/ppqq50XAA0Q
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Today we launch our winter appeal.
For those starting again in Scotland this winter, let’s make sure they begin their new chapter with safety, dignity, love & solidarity.
Donate today & help us support those seeking safety as they rebuild their lives here in Scotland.🧡
🔗 ow.ly/szZE50XyG4S
For those starting again in Scotland this winter, let’s make sure they begin their new chapter with safety, dignity, love & solidarity.
Donate today & help us support those seeking safety as they rebuild their lives here in Scotland.🧡
🔗 ow.ly/szZE50XyG4S
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Today we launch our winter appeal.
For those starting again in Scotland this winter, let’s make sure they begin their new chapter with safety, dignity, love & solidarity.
Donate today & help us support those seeking safety as they rebuild their lives here in Scotland.🧡
🔗 ow.ly/szZE50XyG4S
For those starting again in Scotland this winter, let’s make sure they begin their new chapter with safety, dignity, love & solidarity.
Donate today & help us support those seeking safety as they rebuild their lives here in Scotland.🧡
🔗 ow.ly/szZE50XyG4S
Today we launch our winter appeal.
For those starting again in Scotland this winter, let’s make sure they begin their new chapter with safety, dignity, love & solidarity.
Donate today & help us support those seeking safety as they rebuild their lives here in Scotland.🧡
🔗 ow.ly/szZE50XyG4S
For those starting again in Scotland this winter, let’s make sure they begin their new chapter with safety, dignity, love & solidarity.
Donate today & help us support those seeking safety as they rebuild their lives here in Scotland.🧡
🔗 ow.ly/szZE50XyG4S
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Today we launch our winter appeal.
For those starting again in Scotland this winter, let’s make sure they begin their new chapter with safety, dignity, love & solidarity.
Donate today & help us support those seeking safety as they rebuild their lives here in Scotland.🧡
🔗 ow.ly/szZE50XyG4S
For those starting again in Scotland this winter, let’s make sure they begin their new chapter with safety, dignity, love & solidarity.
Donate today & help us support those seeking safety as they rebuild their lives here in Scotland.🧡
🔗 ow.ly/szZE50XyG4S
It's St Andrew's Day on Sunday and we're celebrating with some of Angela Catlin’s beautiful New Scots Portraits.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:34 AM
It's St Andrew's Day on Sunday and we're celebrating with some of Angela Catlin’s beautiful New Scots Portraits.
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The Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026 is now officially sold out except via charity entry!
We have FREE spaces available!! 😀
If you're up for a challenge to raise awareness & crucial funds to support those seeking safety - we're excited to hear from you!! 🧡
👉 Sign up today! shorturl.at/DHswj
We have FREE spaces available!! 😀
If you're up for a challenge to raise awareness & crucial funds to support those seeking safety - we're excited to hear from you!! 🧡
👉 Sign up today! shorturl.at/DHswj
November 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026 is now officially sold out except via charity entry!
We have FREE spaces available!! 😀
If you're up for a challenge to raise awareness & crucial funds to support those seeking safety - we're excited to hear from you!! 🧡
👉 Sign up today! shorturl.at/DHswj
We have FREE spaces available!! 😀
If you're up for a challenge to raise awareness & crucial funds to support those seeking safety - we're excited to hear from you!! 🧡
👉 Sign up today! shorturl.at/DHswj
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Our popular pin badges are back!
Wear one and show your support with people seeking safety in Scotland.
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
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Wear one and show your support with people seeking safety in Scotland.
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
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November 26, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Our popular pin badges are back!
Wear one and show your support with people seeking safety in Scotland.
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
scottishrefugeecouncil.bigcartel.com/product/pin-...
Wear one and show your support with people seeking safety in Scotland.
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
scottishrefugeecouncil.bigcartel.com/product/pin-...
Our popular pin badges are back!
Wear one and show your support with people seeking safety in Scotland.
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
scottishrefugeecouncil.bigcartel.com/product/pin-...
Wear one and show your support with people seeking safety in Scotland.
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
scottishrefugeecouncil.bigcartel.com/product/pin-...
November 26, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Our popular pin badges are back!
Wear one and show your support with people seeking safety in Scotland.
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
scottishrefugeecouncil.bigcartel.com/product/pin-...
Wear one and show your support with people seeking safety in Scotland.
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
scottishrefugeecouncil.bigcartel.com/product/pin-...
Thank you to Councillor Graham Campbell for helping to welcome our 16 new learners at the launch of the New Scots Leadership Programme 🧡
The six-month course, run in partnership with Social Enterprise Academy, is designed for refugee community leaders living in Scotland.
Welcome class of 2026! ✨
The six-month course, run in partnership with Social Enterprise Academy, is designed for refugee community leaders living in Scotland.
Welcome class of 2026! ✨
November 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Thank you to Councillor Graham Campbell for helping to welcome our 16 new learners at the launch of the New Scots Leadership Programme 🧡
The six-month course, run in partnership with Social Enterprise Academy, is designed for refugee community leaders living in Scotland.
Welcome class of 2026! ✨
The six-month course, run in partnership with Social Enterprise Academy, is designed for refugee community leaders living in Scotland.
Welcome class of 2026! ✨
"I arrived here as a child refugee — now I’m a chef at Michelin-star restaurants"
Delighted to see our friend Nestor featured in today's Standard. What a superstar 🌟
www.standard.co.uk/news/nestor-...
Delighted to see our friend Nestor featured in today's Standard. What a superstar 🌟
www.standard.co.uk/news/nestor-...
‘I arrived here as a child refugee — now I’m a chef at Michelin-star restaurants’
As This Day donates £900K to our campaign taking the total raised to £1.4M, we reveal how the Scottish Refugee Council helped an unaccompanied child who came with nothing
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November 20, 2025 at 2:23 PM
"I arrived here as a child refugee — now I’m a chef at Michelin-star restaurants"
Delighted to see our friend Nestor featured in today's Standard. What a superstar 🌟
www.standard.co.uk/news/nestor-...
Delighted to see our friend Nestor featured in today's Standard. What a superstar 🌟
www.standard.co.uk/news/nestor-...
People in Scotland want an asylum system that is controlled, that they have confidence in, and that shows compassion.
The Home Secretary’s proposals do none of these things.
We need a humane, effective and efficient system 🧡
Read our full response: ow.ly/Er6w50Xublv
The Home Secretary’s proposals do none of these things.
We need a humane, effective and efficient system 🧡
Read our full response: ow.ly/Er6w50Xublv
November 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
People in Scotland want an asylum system that is controlled, that they have confidence in, and that shows compassion.
The Home Secretary’s proposals do none of these things.
We need a humane, effective and efficient system 🧡
Read our full response: ow.ly/Er6w50Xublv
The Home Secretary’s proposals do none of these things.
We need a humane, effective and efficient system 🧡
Read our full response: ow.ly/Er6w50Xublv
We’re looking for a qualified and experienced accountant to lead our finance function as Senior Finance Manager.
This is a full-time, permanent role based at our Glasgow office with hybrid working.
Interested? Find out more and apply: ow.ly/K6LT50XtzV4
This is a full-time, permanent role based at our Glasgow office with hybrid working.
Interested? Find out more and apply: ow.ly/K6LT50XtzV4
November 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM
We’re looking for a qualified and experienced accountant to lead our finance function as Senior Finance Manager.
This is a full-time, permanent role based at our Glasgow office with hybrid working.
Interested? Find out more and apply: ow.ly/K6LT50XtzV4
This is a full-time, permanent role based at our Glasgow office with hybrid working.
Interested? Find out more and apply: ow.ly/K6LT50XtzV4
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Leadership is not just about policy; it is about setting an example in every community…where communities are resourced, solidarity grows 🌱 - Dr @SabirZazai.bsky.social
🎉 Happy 40th Anniversary @ScotRefugeeCouncil.bsky.social 🎈
#AyeWelcomeRefugees 🧡
#TogetherWithRefugees
#NewScots #UntilWeAllBelong
🎉 Happy 40th Anniversary @ScotRefugeeCouncil.bsky.social 🎈
#AyeWelcomeRefugees 🧡
#TogetherWithRefugees
#NewScots #UntilWeAllBelong
November 18, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Leadership is not just about policy; it is about setting an example in every community…where communities are resourced, solidarity grows 🌱 - Dr @SabirZazai.bsky.social
🎉 Happy 40th Anniversary @ScotRefugeeCouncil.bsky.social 🎈
#AyeWelcomeRefugees 🧡
#TogetherWithRefugees
#NewScots #UntilWeAllBelong
🎉 Happy 40th Anniversary @ScotRefugeeCouncil.bsky.social 🎈
#AyeWelcomeRefugees 🧡
#TogetherWithRefugees
#NewScots #UntilWeAllBelong
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Sabir Zazai, CEO of Scottish Refugee Council, said:
“We don’t have to go to Denmark to see how to treat refugees. The world should look to Scotland to see what we’ve achieved together.”
@sabirzazai.bsky.social
“We don’t have to go to Denmark to see how to treat refugees. The world should look to Scotland to see what we’ve achieved together.”
@sabirzazai.bsky.social
A special parliamentary reception marked 40 years of our work, and showcased a specially commissioned exhibition of portraits celebrating people who have rebuilt their lives in Scotland. Thank you @humzayousaf.bsky.social for sponsoring the event.
Portraits of resilience: marking 40 years of Scottish Refugee Council
A special parliamentary reception marked forty years of Scottish Refugee Council, bringing together supporters, partners and parliamentarians to look...
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November 19, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Sabir Zazai, CEO of Scottish Refugee Council, said:
“We don’t have to go to Denmark to see how to treat refugees. The world should look to Scotland to see what we’ve achieved together.”
@sabirzazai.bsky.social
“We don’t have to go to Denmark to see how to treat refugees. The world should look to Scotland to see what we’ve achieved together.”
@sabirzazai.bsky.social
A special parliamentary reception marked 40 years of our work, and showcased a specially commissioned exhibition of portraits celebrating people who have rebuilt their lives in Scotland. Thank you @humzayousaf.bsky.social for sponsoring the event.
Portraits of resilience: marking 40 years of Scottish Refugee Council
A special parliamentary reception marked forty years of Scottish Refugee Council, bringing together supporters, partners and parliamentarians to look...
scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM
A special parliamentary reception marked 40 years of our work, and showcased a specially commissioned exhibition of portraits celebrating people who have rebuilt their lives in Scotland. Thank you @humzayousaf.bsky.social for sponsoring the event.
We're welcoming visitors to our stall at Scottish Parliament.
We'll be here for the next few days.
Pop down and pay us a visit! 💛
We'll be here for the next few days.
Pop down and pay us a visit! 💛
November 18, 2025 at 12:17 PM
We're welcoming visitors to our stall at Scottish Parliament.
We'll be here for the next few days.
Pop down and pay us a visit! 💛
We'll be here for the next few days.
Pop down and pay us a visit! 💛
This evening, we’ll be sharing a very special collection of portraits at an event in the Scottish Parliament.
These beautiful photographs, taken by Angela Catlin, capture the strength, courage and resilience of people rebuilding their lives in Scotland.
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These beautiful photographs, taken by Angela Catlin, capture the strength, courage and resilience of people rebuilding their lives in Scotland.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:28 AM
This evening, we’ll be sharing a very special collection of portraits at an event in the Scottish Parliament.
These beautiful photographs, taken by Angela Catlin, capture the strength, courage and resilience of people rebuilding their lives in Scotland.
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These beautiful photographs, taken by Angela Catlin, capture the strength, courage and resilience of people rebuilding their lives in Scotland.
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📢 We have a new opportunity for a Refugee Integration Coordinator to join our team! This is a full-time, permanent post based in Glasgow/hybrid. For more information about the role and to apply, please visit: scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/jobs
November 17, 2025 at 11:08 AM
📢 We have a new opportunity for a Refugee Integration Coordinator to join our team! This is a full-time, permanent post based in Glasgow/hybrid. For more information about the role and to apply, please visit: scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/jobs
Thank you all for making our Nae Border's night a huge success last night!
Thanks to your immense generosity, we raised £11,615!!
At times like this, it’s so important that we all stand together & every single person played their part last night in standing up for refugees last night.
THANK YOU!🧡
Thanks to your immense generosity, we raised £11,615!!
At times like this, it’s so important that we all stand together & every single person played their part last night in standing up for refugees last night.
THANK YOU!🧡
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Thank you all for making our Nae Border's night a huge success last night!
Thanks to your immense generosity, we raised £11,615!!
At times like this, it’s so important that we all stand together & every single person played their part last night in standing up for refugees last night.
THANK YOU!🧡
Thanks to your immense generosity, we raised £11,615!!
At times like this, it’s so important that we all stand together & every single person played their part last night in standing up for refugees last night.
THANK YOU!🧡
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Nea Borders in great company... @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Nea Borders in great company... @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social
🎨 Refugee Festival Scotland is seeking a talented artist or designer to shape the 'look' of our 2026 Festival!
🌟We are now inviting Expressions of Interest from artists & designers with lived experience of forced migration or displacement.
👉 Find out more : ow.ly/btEr50XpSIE
🌟We are now inviting Expressions of Interest from artists & designers with lived experience of forced migration or displacement.
👉 Find out more : ow.ly/btEr50XpSIE
November 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🎨 Refugee Festival Scotland is seeking a talented artist or designer to shape the 'look' of our 2026 Festival!
🌟We are now inviting Expressions of Interest from artists & designers with lived experience of forced migration or displacement.
👉 Find out more : ow.ly/btEr50XpSIE
🌟We are now inviting Expressions of Interest from artists & designers with lived experience of forced migration or displacement.
👉 Find out more : ow.ly/btEr50XpSIE
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📣📣 We have FREE ENTRY available for #EMF2026!! 😀
Whether it’s your first 5K or a marathon, every step you take raises crucial funds to help us deliver life-changing services & stand up for people’s right to safety.
Are you up for the challenge? Secure your spot today!! 🏃♀️ shorturl.at/16QRv
Whether it’s your first 5K or a marathon, every step you take raises crucial funds to help us deliver life-changing services & stand up for people’s right to safety.
Are you up for the challenge? Secure your spot today!! 🏃♀️ shorturl.at/16QRv
November 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
📣📣 We have FREE ENTRY available for #EMF2026!! 😀
Whether it’s your first 5K or a marathon, every step you take raises crucial funds to help us deliver life-changing services & stand up for people’s right to safety.
Are you up for the challenge? Secure your spot today!! 🏃♀️ shorturl.at/16QRv
Whether it’s your first 5K or a marathon, every step you take raises crucial funds to help us deliver life-changing services & stand up for people’s right to safety.
Are you up for the challenge? Secure your spot today!! 🏃♀️ shorturl.at/16QRv
📣📣 We have FREE ENTRY available for #EMF2026!! 😀
Whether it’s your first 5K or a marathon, every step you take raises crucial funds to help us deliver life-changing services & stand up for people’s right to safety.
Are you up for the challenge? Secure your spot today!! 🏃♀️ shorturl.at/16QRv
Whether it’s your first 5K or a marathon, every step you take raises crucial funds to help us deliver life-changing services & stand up for people’s right to safety.
Are you up for the challenge? Secure your spot today!! 🏃♀️ shorturl.at/16QRv
November 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
📣📣 We have FREE ENTRY available for #EMF2026!! 😀
Whether it’s your first 5K or a marathon, every step you take raises crucial funds to help us deliver life-changing services & stand up for people’s right to safety.
Are you up for the challenge? Secure your spot today!! 🏃♀️ shorturl.at/16QRv
Whether it’s your first 5K or a marathon, every step you take raises crucial funds to help us deliver life-changing services & stand up for people’s right to safety.
Are you up for the challenge? Secure your spot today!! 🏃♀️ shorturl.at/16QRv
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My candle from @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social came today. It smells gorgeous. I'm sure the person I'm gifting this to will love it.
November 7, 2025 at 12:27 PM
My candle from @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social came today. It smells gorgeous. I'm sure the person I'm gifting this to will love it.
Our gorgeous limited edition candles in partnership with local business The Melt Pool are only available to buy until the 30th November!
Order your festive gifts now 🎁
🕯️ ow.ly/qhVW50Xokbv
Order your festive gifts now 🎁
🕯️ ow.ly/qhVW50Xokbv
My candle from @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social came today. It smells gorgeous. I'm sure the person I'm gifting this to will love it.
November 7, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Our gorgeous limited edition candles in partnership with local business The Melt Pool are only available to buy until the 30th November!
Order your festive gifts now 🎁
🕯️ ow.ly/qhVW50Xokbv
Order your festive gifts now 🎁
🕯️ ow.ly/qhVW50Xokbv