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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Last year we helped more than 10,700 people rebuild their lives in safety. Thanks for helping us build a better future with refugees in Scotland.
This World #StatsDay, take a look at our year in numbers to see how we’re making a difference together scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/impact/
This World #StatsDay, take a look at our year in numbers to see how we’re making a difference together scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/impact/
"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
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
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🧣✨ 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 **
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. 👏
⏰ CLOSING on Monday! Interested in applying for our Communications Officer or Policy and Public Affairs Manager roles? Find out more and apply now 👉 scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/jobs
*️⃣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...
November 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
⏰ CLOSING on Monday! Interested in applying for our Communications Officer or Policy and Public Affairs Manager roles? Find out more and apply now 👉 scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/jobs
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Passionate about #SocialJustice and a more compassionate asylum system? @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social are recruiting!
➡️Policy and Public Affairs Manager, £41,526
➡️Communications Officer, £35,542
📍Glasgow/hybrid
More info tinyurl.com/2mdkzzcj
#Refugees
➡️Policy and Public Affairs Manager, £41,526
➡️Communications Officer, £35,542
📍Glasgow/hybrid
More info tinyurl.com/2mdkzzcj
#Refugees
Vacancies with Scottish Refugee Council – November 2025 – Goodmoves
Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national refugee charity based in Glasgow. We provide help and advice services to refugees and people seeking asylum in Scotland and advocate on re...
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November 4, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Passionate about #SocialJustice and a more compassionate asylum system? @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social are recruiting!
➡️Policy and Public Affairs Manager, £41,526
➡️Communications Officer, £35,542
📍Glasgow/hybrid
More info tinyurl.com/2mdkzzcj
#Refugees
➡️Policy and Public Affairs Manager, £41,526
➡️Communications Officer, £35,542
📍Glasgow/hybrid
More info tinyurl.com/2mdkzzcj
#Refugees
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A bumper @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social fundraiser in Glasgow, touring shows from Helen Bauer, Nick Helm and Urooj Ashfaq, and advance notice/ warning of @jlukeroberts.bsky.social as Geoffrey Chaucer – all in our comedy roundup
www.theskinny.co.uk/comedy/guide... @monkeybarrelcomedy.bsky.social
www.theskinny.co.uk/comedy/guide... @monkeybarrelcomedy.bsky.social
Scottish Comedy Highlights: November 2025 - The Skinny
Oooh the nights are pure drawing in and we know you’ll be in need of some laughs to get you through the drudge that is November.
www.theskinny.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
A bumper @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social fundraiser in Glasgow, touring shows from Helen Bauer, Nick Helm and Urooj Ashfaq, and advance notice/ warning of @jlukeroberts.bsky.social as Geoffrey Chaucer – all in our comedy roundup
www.theskinny.co.uk/comedy/guide... @monkeybarrelcomedy.bsky.social
www.theskinny.co.uk/comedy/guide... @monkeybarrelcomedy.bsky.social
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These scented soy wax candles are great, would make a lovely gift!
Actually, I should get another set before they are gone...
Actually, I should get another set before they are gone...
🧣✨ 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 2:37 PM
These scented soy wax candles are great, would make a lovely gift!
Actually, I should get another set before they are gone...
Actually, I should get another set before they are gone...
🧣✨ 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.
More: scottishrefugeecounc...
We’re recruiting a Communications Officer & a Policy and Public Affairs Manager.
More: scottishrefugeecounc...
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...