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Why does RST give so many grants to new refugees?

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…

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RST supported over 200 children in 2015-16. This should not be happening.

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.  …

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It’s cold outside! To donate to RST’s Winter Bus Pass Scheme text FARE20 £5 to 70070

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…

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RST t-shirt design competition – winner announced

RST is delighted to announce the winning design in our T-shirt competition, which is supported by Scottish Fair Trade Forum!

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We are so pleased to have been able to spread the word about RST and Fair Trade.

The entries around the theme of ‘Supporting Refugee Survival‘ were assessed by an appreciative award panel headed by a top Edinburgh designer

The winner will receive Fair Trade treats (including a t-shirt printed with her design). All the design entries can be seen on the competition website.

RST would like to thank everyone who submitted an entry to the competition and helped us to spread the word about RST.

RST t-shirt design competition – winner announced

RST is delighted to announce the winning design in our T-shirt competition, which is supported by Scottish Fair Trade Forum!

 winning design_3

We are so pleased to have been able to spread the word about RST and Fair Trade.

The entries around the theme of ‘Supporting Refugee Survival‘ were assessed by an appreciative award panel headed by a top Edinburgh designer

The winner will receive Fair Trade treats (including a t-shirt printed with her design). All the design entries can be seen on the competition website.

RST would like to thank everyone who submitted an entry to the competition and helped us to spread the word about RST.