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.
scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk
scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk
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.
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
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#AyeWelcomeRefugees
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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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#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.
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...
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.
🎟️ There are only 62 tickets left!
This is your chance to join us for a night of laughs as some of the best comedians on the circuit come together to support people seeking safety. 🧡
Don’t miss out — grab your tickets now!
booking.glee.co.uk/22899
This is your chance to join us for a night of laughs as some of the best comedians on the circuit come together to support people seeking safety. 🧡
Don’t miss out — grab your tickets now!
booking.glee.co.uk/22899
October 27, 2025 at 12:51 PM
🎟️ There are only 62 tickets left!
This is your chance to join us for a night of laughs as some of the best comedians on the circuit come together to support people seeking safety. 🧡
Don’t miss out — grab your tickets now!
booking.glee.co.uk/22899
This is your chance to join us for a night of laughs as some of the best comedians on the circuit come together to support people seeking safety. 🧡
Don’t miss out — grab your tickets now!
booking.glee.co.uk/22899
📢 We have a new opportunity for a Refugee Integration Adviser to join our team! This is a full-time, permanent post based in Glasgow. For more information about the role and to apply, please visit: scottishrefugeecounc...
October 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
📢 We have a new opportunity for a Refugee Integration Adviser to join our team! This is a full-time, permanent post based in Glasgow. For more information about the role and to apply, please visit: scottishrefugeecounc...
Standing Up for Refugees Rights! (Pt. 2)
Next up to take to the @gleeclubglasgow.bsky.social stage for our Nae Borders Comedy Night:
⭐ Susie McCabe
⭐ Sid Singh
⭐ Marjolein Robertson
⭐ Paul Black
Join us!
13th November.
🎫 booking.glee.co.uk/22899
Next up to take to the @gleeclubglasgow.bsky.social stage for our Nae Borders Comedy Night:
⭐ Susie McCabe
⭐ Sid Singh
⭐ Marjolein Robertson
⭐ Paul Black
Join us!
13th November.
🎫 booking.glee.co.uk/22899
October 23, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Standing Up for Refugees Rights! (Pt. 2)
Next up to take to the @gleeclubglasgow.bsky.social stage for our Nae Borders Comedy Night:
⭐ Susie McCabe
⭐ Sid Singh
⭐ Marjolein Robertson
⭐ Paul Black
Join us!
13th November.
🎫 booking.glee.co.uk/22899
Next up to take to the @gleeclubglasgow.bsky.social stage for our Nae Borders Comedy Night:
⭐ Susie McCabe
⭐ Sid Singh
⭐ Marjolein Robertson
⭐ Paul Black
Join us!
13th November.
🎫 booking.glee.co.uk/22899
Standing up for refugee rights! (Pt.1)
Meet 4 brilliant acts for our Nae Borders night at @gleeclubglasgow.bsky.social
🎤 Host - Mark Nelson
🌟 Chris Macarthur-Boyd
🌟 Mhairi Black
🌟 Kim Blythe
🎫 Fewer than 100 tickets left!
Join us for the comedy highlight of the year! 🤩
booking.glee.co.uk/22899
Meet 4 brilliant acts for our Nae Borders night at @gleeclubglasgow.bsky.social
🎤 Host - Mark Nelson
🌟 Chris Macarthur-Boyd
🌟 Mhairi Black
🌟 Kim Blythe
🎫 Fewer than 100 tickets left!
Join us for the comedy highlight of the year! 🤩
booking.glee.co.uk/22899
October 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Standing up for refugee rights! (Pt.1)
Meet 4 brilliant acts for our Nae Borders night at @gleeclubglasgow.bsky.social
🎤 Host - Mark Nelson
🌟 Chris Macarthur-Boyd
🌟 Mhairi Black
🌟 Kim Blythe
🎫 Fewer than 100 tickets left!
Join us for the comedy highlight of the year! 🤩
booking.glee.co.uk/22899
Meet 4 brilliant acts for our Nae Borders night at @gleeclubglasgow.bsky.social
🎤 Host - Mark Nelson
🌟 Chris Macarthur-Boyd
🌟 Mhairi Black
🌟 Kim Blythe
🎫 Fewer than 100 tickets left!
Join us for the comedy highlight of the year! 🤩
booking.glee.co.uk/22899
Registration for #Kiltwalk2026 is officially OPEN!! 😀
Whether the Mighty Stride, Big Stoll or Wee Wander... every step counts in helping to provide vital support to those rebuilding their lives in Scotland.
Sign up here! www.thekiltwalk.co.uk
#Kiltwalk2026 #Glasgow #Aberdeen #Dundee #Edinburgh
Whether the Mighty Stride, Big Stoll or Wee Wander... every step counts in helping to provide vital support to those rebuilding their lives in Scotland.
Sign up here! www.thekiltwalk.co.uk
#Kiltwalk2026 #Glasgow #Aberdeen #Dundee #Edinburgh
October 21, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Registration for #Kiltwalk2026 is officially OPEN!! 😀
Whether the Mighty Stride, Big Stoll or Wee Wander... every step counts in helping to provide vital support to those rebuilding their lives in Scotland.
Sign up here! www.thekiltwalk.co.uk
#Kiltwalk2026 #Glasgow #Aberdeen #Dundee #Edinburgh
Whether the Mighty Stride, Big Stoll or Wee Wander... every step counts in helping to provide vital support to those rebuilding their lives in Scotland.
Sign up here! www.thekiltwalk.co.uk
#Kiltwalk2026 #Glasgow #Aberdeen #Dundee #Edinburgh
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/
October 20, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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/
Applications are now open for our New Scots Leadership Programme 2025/26!
💬“We have many skills which are hidden and that we don’t really discover until someone gives you the tools to unlock them. This training helped us do that.”
Find out more and apply: scottishrefugeecounc...
💬“We have many skills which are hidden and that we don’t really discover until someone gives you the tools to unlock them. This training helped us do that.”
Find out more and apply: scottishrefugeecounc...
October 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Applications are now open for our New Scots Leadership Programme 2025/26!
💬“We have many skills which are hidden and that we don’t really discover until someone gives you the tools to unlock them. This training helped us do that.”
Find out more and apply: scottishrefugeecounc...
💬“We have many skills which are hidden and that we don’t really discover until someone gives you the tools to unlock them. This training helped us do that.”
Find out more and apply: scottishrefugeecounc...
🎤 Nae Borders is BACK!
⭐ Join us next month for an unmissable night with the best in the comedy circuit at @gleeclubglasgow.bsky.social !
Our outstanding comedians are standing up in solidarity with those seeking safety in Scotland.
Don't miss out!
🎟️Tickets on sale now: booking.glee.co.uk/22899
⭐ Join us next month for an unmissable night with the best in the comedy circuit at @gleeclubglasgow.bsky.social !
Our outstanding comedians are standing up in solidarity with those seeking safety in Scotland.
Don't miss out!
🎟️Tickets on sale now: booking.glee.co.uk/22899
October 14, 2025 at 11:38 AM
🎤 Nae Borders is BACK!
⭐ Join us next month for an unmissable night with the best in the comedy circuit at @gleeclubglasgow.bsky.social !
Our outstanding comedians are standing up in solidarity with those seeking safety in Scotland.
Don't miss out!
🎟️Tickets on sale now: booking.glee.co.uk/22899
⭐ Join us next month for an unmissable night with the best in the comedy circuit at @gleeclubglasgow.bsky.social !
Our outstanding comedians are standing up in solidarity with those seeking safety in Scotland.
Don't miss out!
🎟️Tickets on sale now: booking.glee.co.uk/22899
🌟 We're recruiting! Join our dedicated team and help create positive change for people seeking safety in Scotland. We're currently recruiting for a Community Development Officer (maternity cover) based in Glasgow. Find out more and apply>> scottishrefugeecounc...
October 14, 2025 at 10:43 AM
🌟 We're recruiting! Join our dedicated team and help create positive change for people seeking safety in Scotland. We're currently recruiting for a Community Development Officer (maternity cover) based in Glasgow. Find out more and apply>> scottishrefugeecounc...
Fleeing your home and building a new life in an unfamiliar country can be incredibly tough.
To mark Mental Health Day tomorrow, we've launched a new resource to help people seeking safety in Scotland find mental health services and support. scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/wp-content/u...
To mark Mental Health Day tomorrow, we've launched a new resource to help people seeking safety in Scotland find mental health services and support. scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/wp-content/u...
October 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Fleeing your home and building a new life in an unfamiliar country can be incredibly tough.
To mark Mental Health Day tomorrow, we've launched a new resource to help people seeking safety in Scotland find mental health services and support. scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/wp-content/u...
To mark Mental Health Day tomorrow, we've launched a new resource to help people seeking safety in Scotland find mental health services and support. scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/wp-content/u...