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Govan Community Project Winter Appeal 2025

Homelessness and destitution are on the rise for the people seeking asylum and refugees in Glasgow. We need your help to provide vital support to ensure everyone is safe this winter. Donate if you can this Christmas.

We support people seeking asylum and refugees through a wide range of service from our advice and advocacy team to our bike library. We are here for all people seeking asylum in Glasgow and provide a regular programme of community activities in Govan including community meals and ESOL classes.

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This winter, let’s make sure families know they aren’t alone.

Right now in Glasgow, people seeking safety are facing the coldest months of the year with nowhere to turn. This isn’t what Glasgow stands for. We’re a community that supports others and doesn’t leave people at the margins. But we can’t say we welcome everyone when people who have come here to build a life can’t access the basics.

Many people seeking asylum and refugees supported by the Govan Community Project are living in destitution.

They have no access to public funds, no right to work, and no way to cover the basics like food or warm clothing.

They’ve fled danger to find safety here, but instead are left struggling to survive.

Over the past year, demand for our support has reached critical levels. Your donation can make a real difference.

£25 will provide a supermarket voucher for an individual.

£50 will provide a supermarket voucher for a family.

£6 pays for someone to access travel support.

£6 will provide a weekly shop at a pantry.

Some of the donations will also be used to fund our community meals. These are free and inclusive meals available to anyone in the community. They are an essential service that not only gives people a warm meal but also the opportunity to connect with people and make them feel less isolated.

Together, we can make sure no one is left out in the cold this winter.

Please donate today to support people seeking safety through the Govan Community Project.

I’m truly grateful for the help you gave me today, especially the financial support. It came at a time when I really needed it and gave me a bit of peace of mind to get through the day. Thank you for thinking of me and my children — I’ll always remember your kindness'

‘GCP is like my home. I come here for a very long time and I met good people, expanded my network. I wish they will keep the same vision and help people. Thank you for all the support provided.’

I wanted to thank you for all the patience you've had with me. I know my case is complicated, but you always answer my questions calmly and kindly. You're truly a lifesaver.

Donation summary

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£838.70
+ £45.25 Gift Aid
Online
£838.70
Offline
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Direct
£838.70
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