The Latest Breaking News from Refuweegee

Thursday briefing: What would it take for streets to be safe for all?

In today’s newsletter: With violent crime declining but hate crime increasing, a look at what we can all do to make our shared spaces safer

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11

‘The response is a beautiful thing’: how Glasgow is squaring up to Reform

In the face of Nigel Farage, flag-waving and a longstanding housing crisis, some Glaswegians are taking on anti-immigration rhetoric

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12

Scottish trad fundraiser concert hopes to combat rise of anti-immigration rhetoric

A Scottish trad concert hopes to combat the rise of anti-immigration rhetoric by raising money for a refugee charity ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2025

Lorraine Kelly reveals how Scots singer made her break down in tears

LORRAINE Kelly has told of how a Scots singer’s latest song made her break down in tears.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 6, 2023

Refugee charity gets huge porridge donation from UCI after world champs

A REFUGEE charity has received a large donation of porridge from Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) following Glasgow’s hosting of the world…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2023

Refuweegee boss delivers scathing assessment of UK's 'white supremacist' asylum plans

Selina Hales, director of the Glasgow-based charity which provides support, clothing and food for refugees, described the system as 'inhumane'.

The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2023

Home Office disputes leave refugee children homeless and sleeping in cars

MIGRANT and refugee children have been left homeless – with one family of five, including a preschool child, forced to sleep in a borrowed car in…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 19, 2023

Scottish refugee charity raises thousands in days after ‘stop the boats’ plan

A REFUGEE charity says the UK Government’s “hostile” attitude to asylum seekers helped trigger a “phenomenal” response to a crowdfunder,…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 8, 2023

Glasgow charity who 'only have beans left' for struggling families appeal for donations

Refuweegee have issued an urgent appeal for help as they have run out of food to provide refugees staying at hotels in the city with families getting just baked beans and pot noodles to live off.

Glasgow Live · Mar 7, 2023

Shawlands family open their hearts to refugees fleeing war-torn countries

Gillian Armstrong and Vikki Graham - together with their children Inés and Margot - have completed a family fitness challenge as they raise money for a refugee charity.

Glasgow Live · Feb 6, 2023