As part of the upcoming Refugee Week (20-26 June) we have two Refugee Survival Trust events coming up over on the East coast. On Saturday 18th June head along to the Laurieston Centre in Edinburgh for our debate, “A new beginning: Reflecting on the integration of refugees”. This debate and discussion includes speakers from the…
Because unfortunately, it is needed. Many people who have been granted refugee status face destitution immediately due to a fault in the system. This is when refugees understandably believe that the chances of being made destitute by the asylum system are behind them. Sadly this is too often not the…
We recently posted information and figures about the destitution grants we provided in 2015-16 (read more here). RST’s information and comments were subsequently included in The National article: ‘Groups line up to damn way asylum system lets kids down‘ on 12th May 2015. Read the article to find out more. …
Get your ticket’s for the Big Welcome! Concert at Haddington Corn Exchange on Saturday 26th March in support of RST here or in person from Peter Potter Gallery or Kelsey’s Bookshop in Haddington. Line up includes: Barbara Scott mezzo soprano The Twa Tenors fae Dundee The Edinburgh Brass Band Klaksvikar…
RST was delighted to be invited to the Launch of the EP What We’ve Got / Four Hours by the Edinburgh based musicians Paper Rifles and Billy Liar on Saturday evening at the Southside Social in Edinburgh. Over ten acts performed at the sold out gig and the message was…
It’s another cold and wet January – making it even harder for people who have no money at all to get where they need to go. You can help by donating to our winter bus pass scheme. Donations will be used to provide day bus passes for people seeking asylum…
Why not get your friends and family something that will make a huge difference this Christmas? Buy them an RST winter bus pass (or two!) and help a destitute asylum seeker attend important meetings, and participate in community events whatever the weather this winter. Donate £6 per bus pass via…
RST will be running our winter bus pass scheme again through the colder months. £5 will contribute to a day bus ticket for a destitute asylum seeker, meaning they can attend important appointments, for example with their doctor or solicitor. To support this scheme please text FARE20 £5 to 70070…
