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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Proud to deliver a seminar on culture, belonging and life in Scotland with 17 Shubat, a Kurdish community group. Nearly 60 men took part, led by our Field Worker Nabaz Aziz. The discussion was brilliant. Thank you to 17 Shubat for a great partnership. This is just the start.

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Our team had an information desk at the Glasgow International Creative Exhibition at George House on Friday. Great to meet so many community members, talk about our projects and share how people can get involved. Thanks to Syeda, James and the Uthink team for the invitation!

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Our team is at the University of Glasgow SRC Volunteering & Social Justice Festival today! Over the years we've recruited brilliant volunteers through UofG who give their time to support people new to Glasgow. Thanks to the SRC Volunteering team for connecting students with organisations like ours.

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Women Against the Far Right Scotland encourage all anti-racists to join this women led-counter demo, supported by CIS among many others. This Saturday, 12 September, midday at Glasgow Green. @sutrscotland.bsky.social @zerotolerancescot.bsky.social @ucuscotland.bsky.social @passthemic.bsky.social

Flyer for Women Against the Far Right Scotland counter demo on Saturday 12 September in Glasgow Green.

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

We're looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Befriending Caseworker to join our team. The role combines coordination of our Befriending project, along with providing casework support for New Scots and people seeking asylum. Closing date: noon, Monday 7 September. goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

We launched Rights and Routes at Community InfoSource, part of our New Scots strategy work. Our first session on life in Scotland, cultural difference and gender equality drew around 25 people. Regular sessions ahead, helping new arrivals settle in and know their rights. More soon!

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Befriending Caseworker to join our team. The role combines coordination of our Befriending Programme with practical casework, advocacy and support. Closing date: noon, Monday 7 September. Full details: goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP... #Glasgow

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Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

We've just launched a new guide with all the info refugees need to understand housing. For people who have just been granted refugee status, housing is often the first thing they have to think about. Find out more: ow.ly/3lkv50ZwUgC

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

We believe the best time to support communities is now. Our team travelled from Glasgow to Dumfries to deliver a workshop for newly arrived communities, raising awareness on challenging violence against women and cultural integration. Thanks to Depot Dumfries for hosting us!

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who helped us reach our Big Give #SmallCharityWeek funding target, and thank you to People’s Postcode Lottery for DOUBLING donations made in support of our weekly drop-ins for people seeking asylum who have newly arrived in Glasgow. Small charity, big impact.

Lively green text reading THANK YOU! There are also logos for Community InfoSource 20 Years, Postcode Lottery, People's Postcode Trust, Small Charity Week, Global's Make Some Noise, NVCO and #SMALLCHARITYWEEK

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

We’re turning 20, and we need your help to keep welcoming newly arrived asylum seekers, especially families, through our weekly drop-in. People arrive alone and afraid, knowing nobody. With your support, our drop-in can provide immediate essentials and connect families with longer-term services.

Lively green text reading WE ARE 20! There are also logos for Community InfoSource 20 Years, Postcode Lottery, People's Postcode Trust, Small Charity Week, Global's Make Some Noise, NVCO and #SMALLCHARITYWEEK

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

For two decades, CIS has put community first. Your donations ensure our vital outreach and support services continue to thrive and expand. Thanks to the People’s Postcode Lottery, every £1 you give to help us reach our target during #SmallCharityWeek gets DOUBLED! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

Image reading “Our outreach work is a vital point of contact for newly arrived asylum seekers in Glasgow. Please support our drop-in service through the Big Give. Donations this week will be DOUBLED!” Also shows Postcode Lottery, People's Postcode Trust, Community InfoSource and #SMALLCHARITYWEEK logos.

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

As the sixth anniversary of the Park Inn incident approaches, Refugees for Justice invite everyone to remember and reconnect. Solidarity, stories and community gathering: Saturday 27 June, 4-8pm at the Bowling Green, 49 McCulloch St, #Glasgow G41 1SU For Justice, Accountability and Change.

Flyer for community gathering to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the Park Inn incident, organised by Refugees for Justice.

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Day two of #SmallCharityWeek and our Big Give campaign has already raised over £700! Special thanks to the People's Postcode Lottery for championing our cause - every donation made up to 5pm on Monday 29 June will be doubled! Donate here: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... @biggive.bsky.social

Image reading "Help us continue providing a warm welcome for newly arrived asylum seekers in Glasgow. Donations made this week through the Big Give will be doubled!". Also shows Postcode Lottery, People's Postcode Trust, Community InfoSource and #SMALLCHARITYWEEK logos.

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Big Give @biggive.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

We're live! 🎉 From now until 29 June, your donation to over 250 small charities can be doubled in #SmallCharityWeek. They might be small in size, but they’re big in impact. And for one week, your support to participating charities can go twice as far. Find a small charity: bit.ly/SCW26

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Celebrate our 20th birthday this week by donating to help continue providing a warm welcome through our drop-in for newly arrived asylum seekers. Thanks to The Big Give and Global's Make Some Noise, every donation made from 22-29 June, up to our target of £1,250, will be DOUBLED! #SmallCharityWeek

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goodmovesjobs.bsky.social @goodmovesjobs.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

@comminfosource.bsky.social is excited to have the opportunity to recruit new members to join their Board in 2026 tinyurl.com/3m8ne7dd Glasgow #charityjob

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Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

We're bringing Everybody to Kenmure Street back to where it all happened for Refugee Festival Scotland. Part of a powerful programme exploring climate displacement, exile, and community resilience. 📅 14 June - Queens Park Arena, Glasgow 🎟️ Grab your tickets: ow.ly/L9Fq50Z5Agc

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

The Community InfoSource office is closed today and Easter Monday. We reopen on Tuesday 7th April. Take care, and have a good weekend.

Graphic with spring background reading We're closed for the Easter break - Friday 3rd April and Monday 6th April. Office reopens Tuesday 7th April. Enjoy your weekend!

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Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

We've seen a lot of divisive language and misinformation about people seeking safety lately. This is the reality of claiming asylum and being a refugee in Scotland 👇

Graphic explains that people seeking asylum receive very little money from the government. UK asylum system support covers £9.95 weekly in hotels or £49.18 in self-catered housing.

An asylum seeker is someone who has asked for protection in the UK and is waiting for the Home Office to make a decision on their claim.

A refugee is someone whose claim has been accepted because they have proven they’re at risk of serious harm in their home country.

Less than 7,000 people are seeking asylum in Scotland. People seeking asylum do not get priority access to housing or healthcare. People seeking asylum do not live in luxury hotels, they live in cramped hotel rooms with strangers.

Infographic explaining why most refugees stay in neighboring countries and the UK hosts less than 1% of the world’s refugees due to connections and language.

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

We had a fantastic day yesterday at our annual conference and celebrating 20 years of solidarity, activism and welcome with NACCOM members. Huge thanks to our keynote speakers @jonnydarling.bsky.social and Jehangir Malik. 🧩 We are all pieces of the jigsaw puzzle, working to #enddestitution

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

CIS, the GVAWG Partnership, and the Women’s Support Project co-hosted the FGM Aware event on 5 February, marking the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM. Minister for Equalities @kaukabstewart.bsky.social joined us on the day, along with many groups working to tackle violence against women.

Five men stand on a marble tiled floor in front of ornate pillars and a staircase.

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Right to Remain @right-to-remain.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

The asylum legal system is part of the Hostile Environment. Many have no legal representative for their asylum appeal. These Right to Remain pages can help people who have appeals and their friends and supporters. Please share it widely! #refugeeswelcome righttoremain.org.uk/no-legal-rep...

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Join Refugees for Justice members outside Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday 15 Dec for the fourth hearing of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Badreddin Abdallah Bosh. We continue to show solidarity with Badreddin, his family, the victims and all who have suffered in asylum accommodation.

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

This week we marked 100 consecutive weekly drop-ins at the initial accommodation centre in Glasgow. Our volunteers and staff team have been absolutely invaluable in providing practical and emotional support to new arrivals. Huge thanks to everyone involved in providing this essential service.

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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 01/12/2025

From Falkirk to Aberdeen, Dundee to Inverness. Far right groups are attending anti-asylum protests across Scotland. We spent three months investigating. People doxxed, attacked, threatened. And communities standing firm. Our first monthly long read. bit.ly/ferret-long-...

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Befriending Networks @befriending.co.uk · 30/10/2025

Cat had a great time meeting the team at Community InfoSource as part of our #BefriendingWeek Coffee and Collab visits. ☕ Community InfoSource works with marginalised communities in Glasgow, primarily with asylum seekers and refugees, to put their ideas into action and to secure their rights.

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City of Sanctuary UK @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

You’ve got £9.95 to last you the whole week… what’s your plan? This impossible choice is played out in asylum hotels. Whilst people await a decision on their claim, they are banned from working & receive just £9.95 for clothes, travel, data & more. This is not luxury. This is a hellish limbo. 🧵

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The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org · 24/10/2025

📢1 day to go! What: #ScotlandDemandsBetter march & rally Where: Edinburgh, assemble at the Scottish Parliament from 10am and then march onto The Meadows Who: Everyone demanding a decent and dignified life free from poverty. Why: Because change happens when we stand together and demand it

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Community Infosource's Befriending Project is looking for Volunteer Befrienders. We are looking for kind, friendly and committed volunteers to support people seeking asylum to overcome social isolation and become involved in community activities. Training and support is provided.

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

We are now recruiting for a Consultant Fundraiser: goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP... Closing date for applications: 9.00am, 13 October 2025. @goodmovesjobs.bsky.social

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Stand Up to Racism Scotland @sutrscotland.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Another weekend another call-out to support local anti-racists who will be standing in solidarity with refugees and opposing the far-right. Defend refugees ✊ Support #womenagainstthefarrightScotland exposing the far-right’s lies & racism WHOSE STREETS? ✊

Photo of mass anti-racist protest with text: take the streets back. Aye welcome refugees. Women against the far right. Make fascists afraid again. Saturday 4th October Perth station hotel 10am and Falkirk Cladhan hotel 11am. Sunday 5th October Aberdeen Hampton hotel 2pm & Dundee Alloway place 2pm

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Last week's New Scots Hub focused on hate crimes: how to recognise them, and how to report them. www.scotland.police.uk/advice-and-i...

An image produced by Police Scotland showing a map of Scotland and a sign indicating offensive speech #%*! is prohibited. Text reads “Help make Scotland a better place. Hate happens every day. But we don’t need to accept it.”

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Stand Up to Racism Scotland @sutrscotland.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

📣Assembly point for this Saturday announced! This will be a safely stewarded counter-protest for all who say refugees are welcome in Glasgow, fascists are not. Please email sutrscot@gmail.com to join the stewarding team🦺 Bring trade union and campaign banners and flags!

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

We've now completed our seven-week Connect Outdoors educational hiking programme, finishing with the 1,103m Munro, Beinn Ghlas, overlooking Loch Tay, and a 10km woodland trek around Chatelherault Country Park. Community, connection, camaraderie; so many great achievements, so many proud moments!

A group of eight hikers at the summit of a mountain with large clouds overhead and mountains in the distance.

Three hikers climb a rocky path as low cloud drifts in.

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Last week our Field Engagement Hub ran its latest workshop on cultural awareness and challenging violence against women. The event was part of the New Scots Hub project, with many volunteers attending. It proved a very interesting session for everyone, with lively discussion and a lot of engagement.

A man delivers a presentation for a group seated around a long table, in a white room with large windows at the back.

A man standing in front of a large screen delivers a presentation for a group seated around a long table. On the walls are various signs, including 'GLASGOW HAS NO PLACE FOR FASCISTS' and 'NO HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT IN SCOTLAND'. The screen shows a slide headed 'Cultural Differences', with the subheading 'The Rule of Law: Justice for All'.

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Westminster outreach officer Philippa Mason visited CIS yesterday to talk about the UK parliament and how to contact your MP. Many of our volunteers attended the event, delivered as part of our New Scots Hub project. Thank you to Philippa for a very informative session! @ukparliament.parliament.uk

A woman delivers a presentation to a group seated around a long table, in a white room with large windows at the back. On the walls are various signs, including ‘GLASGOW HAS NO PLACE FOR FASCISTS’ and ‘NO HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT IN SCOTLAND’.

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

In the last couple of weeks, our participants on the Connect Outdoors programme have taken on the challenges of climbing Beinn Dubh, and exploring Kirkton Glen near Balquhidder. The group showed great spirit and determination throughout, overcoming wind, rain and midges to enjoy two fantastic hikes!

A group of nine hikers pose for a photo standing on a path surrounded by fern. In the background is a loch with several small islands and thick clouds overhead.

Two hikers standing either side of a cairn at the summit of a hill. Behind them is another mountain with low cloud moving in.

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Today marks five years since the tragic death of Badreddin Abdalla Adam Bosh, a 28-year-old asylum seeker from Sudan, who was shot and killed by police at the Park Inn Hotel in Glasgow on 26 June 2020.

Five protesters standing together holding placards reading, "JUSTICE ACCOUNTABILITY CHANGE", and "END HOTEL DETENTION".

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Aye Welcome Refugees: Stop the Far Right Saturday 21 June: @sutrscotland.bsky.social national demo and rally, followed by free 'We All Belong' carnival and celebration in the Old Fruitmarket. Join us at midday in Barrowland Park, Gallowgate. #AyeWelcomeRefugees #StopTheFarRight #RefugeeFestScot

Flyer for 'Aye Welcome Refugees: Stop the Far Right', with details of the national march and carnival on Saturday 21 June.

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

We are now recruiting for three roles within our organisation: ➡️ Befriending Coordinator and Caseworker ➡️ Caseworker ➡️ Fieldworker Closing date for applications: 9.00am, 30 June 2025. goodmoves.org/organisation... @goodmovesjobs.bsky.social

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

CIS is delighted to be part of Connect Outdoors, an educational hiking programme for communities and individuals facing barriers to outdoor participation. Yesterday, our group took the bus out to sunny Glengoyne for an enjoyable afternoon on Dumfoyn (426m).

A view of a large grassy hill with fern in the foreground and a bright blue sky above.

A group of hikers on a grassy track with trees in the background.

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

This week, our Outreach Delivery team ran a successful workshop in Dumfries on cultural awareness, gender equality, and challenging violence against women. The session was attended by 25 asylum seekers and refugees. Our thanks to local refugee support charity, The Depot, for their kind hospitality.

A seated audience of 25 in a large, brightly-lit room, watching a presentation delivered by a member of the Community InfoSource outreach team.

A Community InfoSource outreach worker delivering a presentation in front of a group of refugees and people seeking asylum.

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Community InfoSource @comminfosource.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Many thanks to everyone who took part in our #VolunteersWeek celebration yesterday evening. We're always grateful for the support of our amazing volunteers who give us their time, energy and expertise to strengthen our work with refugee and asylum seeker communities in Glasgow. So proud of you all!

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