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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December 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The Home Secretary’s sweeping new immigration plans have been praised by Tommy Robinson and Nigel Farage.
We can't accept a system that exposes people to hostility and hatred.
Please ask your MP to choose compassion, not cruelty and oppose these harsh proposals
scottishrefugeecounc...
We can't accept a system that exposes people to hostility and hatred.
Please ask your MP to choose compassion, not cruelty and oppose these harsh proposals
scottishrefugeecounc...
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The Home Secretary’s sweeping new immigration plans have been praised by Tommy Robinson and Nigel Farage.
We can't accept a system that exposes people to hostility and hatred.
Please ask your MP to choose compassion, not cruelty and oppose these harsh proposals
scottishrefugeecounc...
We can't accept a system that exposes people to hostility and hatred.
Please ask your MP to choose compassion, not cruelty and oppose these harsh proposals
scottishrefugeecounc...
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
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
Last year, we helped people from more than 100 countries rebuild their lives across Scotland.
Angela travelled up and down the country to photograph people starting again in safety. Her pictures capture a warm, welcoming and resilient Scotland we can all be proud of.
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
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Angela travelled up and down the country to photograph people starting again in safety. Her pictures capture a warm, welcoming and resilient Scotland we can all be proud of.
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
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November 28, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Last year, we helped people from more than 100 countries rebuild their lives across Scotland.
Angela travelled up and down the country to photograph people starting again in safety. Her pictures capture a warm, welcoming and resilient Scotland we can all be proud of.
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
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Angela travelled up and down the country to photograph people starting again in safety. Her pictures capture a warm, welcoming and resilient Scotland we can all be proud of.
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
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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
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
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! ✨
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
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! 💛
Thanks to Humza Yousaf for hosting tonight’s reception, which marks the 40th anniversary of Scottish Refugee Council and celebrates New Scots.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Thanks to Humza Yousaf for hosting tonight’s reception, which marks the 40th anniversary of Scottish Refugee Council and celebrates New Scots.
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
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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!🧡
🎨 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
📣📣 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’re looking for a passionate & creative Festival Coordinator to join our team!
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape & deliver our annual Scotland-wide celebration of art, culture and community.
Deadline to apply: Monday 24 November
More 👉 scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/jobs
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape & deliver our annual Scotland-wide celebration of art, culture and community.
Deadline to apply: Monday 24 November
More 👉 scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/jobs
November 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
We’re looking for a passionate & creative Festival Coordinator to join our team!
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape & deliver our annual Scotland-wide celebration of art, culture and community.
Deadline to apply: Monday 24 November
More 👉 scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/jobs
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape & deliver our annual Scotland-wide celebration of art, culture and community.
Deadline to apply: Monday 24 November
More 👉 scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/jobs
Pleased to be in Manchester today for this year’s Annual Helpline Partnership Conference. A valuable opportunity to connect with other organisations delivering helpline support, share challenges, and learn from one another. 👏
November 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Pleased to be in Manchester today for this year’s Annual Helpline Partnership Conference. A valuable opportunity to connect with other organisations delivering helpline support, share challenges, and learn from one another. 👏
🧣✨ Get cosy this winter with our tartan scarves or limited-edition candles!
Refugees are part of the fabric of our communities & every purchase helps to build a brighter future for all in Scotland.
🎁 Shop here: scottishrefugeecouncil.bigcartel.com
** Candles only available until 30 Nov **
Refugees are part of the fabric of our communities & every purchase helps to build a brighter future for all in Scotland.
🎁 Shop here: scottishrefugeecouncil.bigcartel.com
** Candles only available until 30 Nov **
October 31, 2025 at 2:33 PM
🧣✨ Get cosy this winter with our tartan scarves or limited-edition candles!
Refugees are part of the fabric of our communities & every purchase helps to build a brighter future for all in Scotland.
🎁 Shop here: scottishrefugeecouncil.bigcartel.com
** Candles only available until 30 Nov **
Refugees are part of the fabric of our communities & every purchase helps to build a brighter future for all in Scotland.
🎁 Shop here: scottishrefugeecouncil.bigcartel.com
** Candles only available until 30 Nov **
*️⃣Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for social justice? Or passionate about driving change & influencing policy to create a fairer, more compassionate asylum system?
We’re recruiting a Communications Officer & a Policy and Public Affairs Manager.
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We’re recruiting a Communications Officer & a Policy and Public Affairs Manager.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:55 AM
*️⃣Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for social justice? Or passionate about driving change & influencing policy to create a fairer, more compassionate asylum system?
We’re recruiting a Communications Officer & a Policy and Public Affairs Manager.
More: scottishrefugeecounc...
We’re recruiting a Communications Officer & a Policy and Public Affairs Manager.
More: scottishrefugeecounc...
2 weeks to go, and the seats are nearly all gone!
Join us in @gleeclubglasgow.bsky.social on the 13th November for our Nae Borders comedy fundraiser.
Book your tickets now before there's none left!
🎟 booking.glee.co.uk/22899
Join us in @gleeclubglasgow.bsky.social on the 13th November for our Nae Borders comedy fundraiser.
Book your tickets now before there's none left!
🎟 booking.glee.co.uk/22899
October 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
2 weeks to go, and the seats are nearly all gone!
Join us in @gleeclubglasgow.bsky.social on the 13th November for our Nae Borders comedy fundraiser.
Book your tickets now before there's none left!
🎟 booking.glee.co.uk/22899
Join us in @gleeclubglasgow.bsky.social on the 13th November for our Nae Borders comedy fundraiser.
Book your tickets now before there's none left!
🎟 booking.glee.co.uk/22899
Our CEO Sabir spoke with BBC Radio Scotland about the UK Government’s proposal to move people seeking asylum to disused military barracks in Inverness.
He highlighted that this is yet another short-term measure for a system that urgently needs long-term, humane reform.
He highlighted that this is yet another short-term measure for a system that urgently needs long-term, humane reform.
October 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Our CEO Sabir spoke with BBC Radio Scotland about the UK Government’s proposal to move people seeking asylum to disused military barracks in Inverness.
He highlighted that this is yet another short-term measure for a system that urgently needs long-term, humane reform.
He highlighted that this is yet another short-term measure for a system that urgently needs long-term, humane reform.