The Welcoming Association, also known as ‘The Welcoming’ is a company limited by guarantee, with the liability of members limited to £1 each. The company is governed by the terms of its Articles of Association and is a registered Scottish Charity. Members of the Welcoming Board are elected from the membership of The Welcoming at the Annual General Meeting or appointed at any time by the Board. At each Annual General Meeting, Board members who have served for a continuous three year period retire from office but may be eligible for re-election or re-appointment for a further period of three years, subject to a maximum six years in total. The Welcoming supports the integration of migrants, asylum seekers and refugees into their local communities in Edinburgh. Our focus is on helping the most vulnerable newcomers achieve their full social and economic potential, and build a positive new life in Scotland. We accomplish this by providing a wide range of person-centred activities such as: • English language classes • Scotland for Newcomers • Employment and Business Guidance • The Welcoming Digital Skills • Befriending • Home energy and recycling • Community engagement • Health and well-being • Syrian Resettlement Programme • Volunteering scheme • Weekly workshops, talks and visits with community organisations and local service providers. • Welcome to Edinburgh’ workshops • Home Food Growing All our activities are available on an immediate start, free of charge basis to make them as accessible as possible to those in most need. We aim to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental environment and actively encourage people of all backgrounds, nationalities, ethnicities, faiths and beliefs to join us. We also provide a range of supported volunteering opportunities for local people keen to welcome and support newcomers to Scotland.