Thank you to everyone who took part in our raffle! You have all helped to raise an incredible £1460 to help someone start again in safety. 🎉 Congratulations to our winners John & Helen for winning this phenomenal prize! Special thanks to Coorie Retreats for donating such an outstanding prize 🧡

With thanks to you all, our incredible raffle has raised £1,315 so far!! It closes today at 12pm with the winner announced shortly after. If you want to win this fantastic prize two days before Christmas you can get your raffle tickets up until 12 noon today. Thank you 🧡 🎫 ow.ly/y5W450XBo2Z

26 years ago our CEO @sabirzazai.bsky.social arrived in the UK. Here he tells the Daily Record about his challenging but inspiring journey uk.news.yahoo.com/dad-smuggled...

Last chance! £5 a ticket and you could win an incredible overnight stay!! Tickets here ow.ly/ZZxx50XJKOM

⏳Closing tomorrow!! Last chance to buy your raffle tickets! For just £5, you could be the winner of an overnight stay in a luxury glamping unit! Buy your raffle tickets now & you could be a winner TOMORROW! 🎉 🔗 ow.ly/ZZxx50XJKOM

We will be closed from 5pm on 24 December until 9am on Monday 5 January. Wishing everyone a safe and restful festive break and a happy New Year. If you need help over the Christmas period, here is a list of key services that will be open across Scotland: scottishrefugeecounc...

26 years ago our CEO @sabirzazai.bsky.social arrived in the UK. Here he tells the Daily Record about his challenging but inspiring journey uk.news.yahoo.com/dad-smuggled...

Win this incredible prize! ⭐ An overnight stay for 2 in a luxury glamping unit! ⭐ Spa experience! ⭐ Complimentary packages & more! Thanks to you all, we have so far raised an incredible £980 from this raffle! 🔗 Buy your tickets before raffle closes on Tuesday at 12pm! ow.ly/y5W450XBo2Z

Win this incredible prize! ⭐ An overnight stay for 2 in a luxury glamping unit! ⭐ Spa experience! ⭐ Complimentary packages & more! Thanks to you all, we have so far raised an incredible £980 from this raffle! 🔗 Buy your tickets before raffle closes on Tuesday at 12pm! ow.ly/y5W450XBo2Z

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Many families & individuals seeking protection face unimaginable challenges. They are rebuilding their lives after fleeing conflict & danger - often arriving with nothing but hope for safety. Donate to our winter appeal today & help someone start again in safety. 🧡 ow.ly/ASpx50XJyGq

The Home Sec’s harsh new immigration plans undermine the basic principles of a humane asylum system. Ask your MP to choose compassion over cruelty and reject these proposals. scottishrefugeecounc...

People fleeing war and persecution often arrive in the UK with nothing but hope. Sadly, that hope is being stripped away by harsh immigration policies and hate-filled language. Help someone start again in safety this Christmas. ow.ly/1Nao50XL036

People fleeing war and persecution often arrive in the UK with nothing but hope. Sadly, that hope is being stripped away by harsh immigration policies and hate-filled language. Help someone start again in safety this Christmas. ow.ly/1Nao50XL036

This Christmas, all we want is an asylum system that treats people like human beings. Because we all deserve to be safe and feel like we belong, no matter where we come from or how we arrive.

At some point in life most of us have had to start over. It takes courage and hope to begin again. For refugees, this reality is even more profound. Give the gift of a donation this Christmas and help someone start again in safety. Our e-gifts can be found here ow.ly/tKNV50XA80I

We asked our runners why they are running for us in 2026! Every runner has their own story. This year, our team carries hope & determination for more compassionate communities & a belief in the power of solidarity to bring that about! Join our team! ❤️ Free sign up here: shorturl.at/IyGbm

Could you create the look and feel of Refugee Festival Scotland 2026? We have a paid commission for artists and graphic designers from refugee or other migrant backgrounds to create the visual identity of our annual celebration of art, culture and community. 1/2

Don't miss out on the chance to win an INCREDIBLE prize in our online raffle! YOU can win an overnight stay in a luxury glamping unit, complete with hot tub, outdoor cinema & more! 🎟️ ow.ly/OXrB50XHw4c Every ticket bought will help someone start again in safety this winter. 🧡

Thanks to @iandunt.bsky.social for his sharp analysis of yesterday's NAO report: 📣 "It reveals a profound truth which no-one likes to concede: That the primary responsibility for the chaos in the asylum system lies not with refugees, but with government." inews.co.uk/opinion/the-...

Gift a donation to a loved one this Christmas. If you're stuck thinking of the perfect gift, our e-gifts lets someone know that you have made a donation to help someone start again in safety. Shop our e-gifts and give a gift with a difference this year. 🎁 ow.ly/KRjh50XA6J7

Don't let the far-right drown out the voice of reason. We need to let politicians from all parties know that most people want leadership grounded in humanity, not fear. If you believe in treating people seeking safety with dignity take action today 👇

This #HumanRightsDay, join our call for action. Ask your MP to choose compassion over cruelty and reject the Home Secretary’s harsh new immigration plans. scottishrefugeecounc...#HumanRightsDay,

We have some lovely new shiny holographic stickers available! These ones are bound to stand out 🤩 Get yours here 🌈 scottishrefugeecouncil.bigcartel.com/product/shin... #AyeWelcomeRefugees

*Ifran fled his home to escape torture and persecution. He arrived in Scotland with his wife and their six children. Donate to our winter appeal today to ensure that people like Ifran can access advice, support and a warm welcome as they start again in safety. 🧡 ow.ly/y5wo50XyHxr

People fleeing war and persecution aren’t asking for much - just to be treated with dignity and given the chance to rebuild their shattered lives. Everyone has the right to be safe and to feel like they belong.

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...

Run with us at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026! 🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Your support helps us to deliver life-changing support to those forced to flee war, persecution & human rights abuses. Take on a challenge in the new year in solidarity with refugees! 🧡 👉 FREE sign up: www.edinburghmaratho...

Run with us at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026! 🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Your support helps us to deliver life-changing support to those forced to flee war, persecution & human rights abuses. Take on a challenge in the new year in solidarity with refugees! 🧡 👉 FREE sign up: www.edinburghmaratho...

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Christmas is a time for giving, appreciating & reflecting on what matters most. For those starting again in Scotland the reality is very different. Give a loved one a meaningful gift: donate in their name to help someone start again in safety. Order a £5 e-gift here: ow.ly/Brg850XA5r7 🧡

With massive thanks to you all, we have sold over 160 of our exclusive Melt Pool candles! Sunday is the last day to order, so if you would like one for yourself or for a perfect Christmas gift, make sure to have your order in before the end of this weekend 🧡 🔥 ow.ly/bh6U50XCMz3

Thank you to @nicolakellywrites.bsky.social for highlighting the stark reality behind the government's plans to house people seeking asylum in military barracks bylinetimes.com/2025/12/04/s...

This #VolunteersDay we’d like to thank the people who give up their time, skills and experience to make our work possible. 69% of our volunteers draw on their own experience of the refugee and asylum system to help others seeking safety in Scotland. Thanks guys. We couldn’t do it without you.

Win yourself an incredible prize this Christmas! With special thanks to Coorie Retreats in Portpatrick you can win an overnight stay in a luxury clamping unit, complete with hot tub, outdoor cinema & garden kitchen! Buy your raffle tickets now to support our winter appeal 🧡 🎟 ow.ly/weEV50XBhIo

For our winter appeal we are launching a brand new online raffle with an INCREDIBLE prize up for grabs! Buy your tickets now & YOU could win an OUTSTANDING overnight stay for 2 in a luxury glamping unit!! 🎟️ ow.ly/weEV50XBhIo Buy now and help someone start again in safety this winter. 🧡

For our winter appeal we are launching a brand new online raffle with an INCREDIBLE prize up for grabs! Buy your tickets now & YOU could win an OUTSTANDING overnight stay for 2 in a luxury glamping unit!! 🎟️ ow.ly/weEV50XBhIo Buy now and help someone start again in safety this winter. 🧡

Because everyone deserves safety. Please donate what you can. 🧡 ow.ly/szZE50XyG4S

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 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.

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

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

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

It's St Andrew's Day on Sunday and we're celebrating with some of Angela Catlin’s beautiful New Scots Portraits. 1/2

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

Our popular pin badges are back! 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-...

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! ✨

"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-...