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Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 7h

🌟 We're always grateful to receive feedback like this. We're proud to support people rebuilding their lives in Scotland - providing information, guidance and a sense of hope along the way. 🧡

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Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 1d

Join our dedicated team and help make a meaningful impact in the lives of people seeking safety in Scotland. We’re currently recruiting for an Asylum Caseworker and a Destitution Adviser.
🗓️ Apply by Monday 20th October
👉 MORE: scottishrefugeecounc...

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Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 1d

The reality of asylum hotels. Private companies are lining their pockets with huge profits while people seeking safety are forced to live in sub-standard conditions. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Asylum hotel provider makes £180m profit despite claims of inedible food and rationed loo paper

Asylum seekers and charities tell BBC of

www.bbc.co.uk

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Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 2d

Huge congratulations to everyone who ran the #GreatScottishRun yesterday – we hope you all had an amazing day! 🧡

Next up is the Edinburgh Marathon Festival & we have FREE spaces available to run with us!! 😀🏃‍♀️

Register here to join us! www.edinburghmarathon.com/marathon

#TeamScottishRefugeeCouncil

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Aberlour Children's Charity @aberlourcharity.bsky.social · 6d

Our Young People's Voices Group, supported by Guardianship Scotland, had a wonderful trip to @parliament.scot yesterday. The group met with @nataliedon-innes.bsky.social to discuss issues important to them. They also managed to watch a live debate. #KeepThePromise @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social

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Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 8d

This #InternationalTranslationDay, we’d like to thank all the interpreters and translators who help us share info and advice with people from more than 100 countries as they rebuild their lives in safety.

Whatever language you speak, our message is the same – refugees are welcome here in Scotland.

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Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 10d

You aren't wrong, Richard.

Thank you so much for your support and for being #partofthebiggerpicture

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Richard Haviland @rfhaviland.bsky.social · 10d

Bit late to this great campaign by @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social but the cause never goes away.

#partofthebiggerpicture

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Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 13d

This Sunday, Rebecca Strong takes on the iconic Baxters Loch Ness Marathon - a breath taking 42km route through the Highlands. 🏞️

We’re so grateful for her dedication and wish her the very best of luck!!! 🧡

Support Rebecca’s fundraising here: www.justgiving.com/p...

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Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 14d

Our office will be closed on Friday 26 and Monday 29 September for the local holiday weekend. Normal opening hours will resume on Tuesday 30 September.

Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 14d

Looks great, Paul.

Smells brilliant also, doesn't it!

Thanks as always 🫶🏽

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Paul Murray @realpaulmurray.bsky.social · 15d

Nice parcel fae @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social

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Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 14d

We're really glad that you like the message, and thank you so much for buying from our shop to support our work 🫶🏽

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Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 14d

You beat us to it, Jillian!
Thank you so much for spreading the word and for your ongoing support 🧡

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Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you so much for your support and for spreading the message! ✊🏾

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Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 16d

We’re excited to share that we’ve been awarded a grant from #TheStarbucksFoundation to help refugees look for work. The funding will be used to provide training and support for people like Annie.

Read her story here scottishrefugeecounc...

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Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 17d

This #PeaceDay our hearts go out to all those living in the shadow of fear and intimidation.

We all deserve to be safe and to feel like we belong, no matter where we’re from or how we arrived.

#AyeWelcomeRefugees
#TogetherWithRefugees

Block pink background with white text that reads: 'We are neighbours, not strangers"

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Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 19d

Thank you 🧡

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Fiona McGregor @fionamcgregor.bsky.social · 19d

Ooh, some lovely gift ideas!

Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 20d

🍂 The cold months are drawing in, but we've got you covered.

✨ Light up your home with our brand new candle range in partnership with The Melt Pool🕯

🧣 Or wrap up warm in our cosy tartan scarves – a tartan that carries the welcome woven into the fabric of our nation 🧡

Shop here ow.ly/GRx250WYJWE

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Gary @shamrocknroll84.bsky.social · 20d

The candles are superb.
The scarf is class.

It is the season for both.

Hit the link 👇🏽

Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 20d

🍂 The cold months are drawing in, but we've got you covered.

✨ Light up your home with our brand new candle range in partnership with The Melt Pool🕯

🧣 Or wrap up warm in our cosy tartan scarves – a tartan that carries the welcome woven into the fabric of our nation 🧡

Shop here ow.ly/GRx250WYJWE

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Alison Phipps አሊሰን @alisonphipps.bsky.social · 19d

We all need light in the darkness

A beautiful sign that goodness is stronger than evil

Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 20d

🍂 The cold months are drawing in, but we've got you covered.

✨ Light up your home with our brand new candle range in partnership with The Melt Pool🕯

🧣 Or wrap up warm in our cosy tartan scarves – a tartan that carries the welcome woven into the fabric of our nation 🧡

Shop here ow.ly/GRx250WYJWE

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Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 20d

🍂 The cold months are drawing in, but we've got you covered.

✨ Light up your home with our brand new candle range in partnership with The Melt Pool🕯

🧣 Or wrap up warm in our cosy tartan scarves – a tartan that carries the welcome woven into the fabric of our nation 🧡

Shop here ow.ly/GRx250WYJWE

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Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 20d

Thank you so much, Paul 🫶🏽

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Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 20d

🍂 The cold months are drawing in, but we've got you covered.

✨ Light up your home with our brand new candle range in partnership with The Melt Pool🕯

🧣 Or wrap up warm in our cosy tartan scarves – a tartan that carries the welcome woven into the fabric of our nation 🧡

Shop here ow.ly/GRx250WYJWE

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Paul Murray @realpaulmurray.bsky.social · 22d

Postie’s been. Thanks tae @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social

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