Who we are

Scottish Refugee Council is an independent charity dedicated to providing advice, information and assistance to asylum seekers and refugees living in Scotland. We also provide specialist services in areas such as housing and welfare, education and employment, family reunion, womens issues, community development, the media and the arts.

We play a leading role in policy development and campaign on refugee issues to ensure that Scotland plays a full role in meeting the UK's legal and humanitarian obligations under the 1951 United Nations Convention on Refugees.

We are a membership organisation and our members are individuals or organisations with a personal or professional interest in refugee issues. We are governed by a Board of Directors which is a voluntary group comprising of individuals with a keen interest in the area of asylum and protection, as well as asylum seekers and refugees themselves. For more information on membership email info@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.

Our Patrons are Nelson Mandela, Joyce McMillan and Lord McClusky.

Click here for more detailed information on our advice services and other specialist work.