Community InfoSource

30/09/2026

What a session.
We were proud to deliver a seminar on culture, belonging and life in Scotland, organised together with 17 Shubat, a Kurdish community group whose warmth, energy and commitment made the whole thing possible. Nearly 60 men from the Kurdish community came along to take part.
The session was led by our Field Worker Nabaz Aziz, and it covered what society and culture really mean, how integration works in practice, and what makes Scotland distinctive. Then the floor opened, and the discussion that followed was the best part of the day. Honest questions, thoughtful answers, and a real exchange of ideas.
Events like this remind us of something important. Too often the conversation about communities like this one happens about them rather than with them. Spending an evening together showed how much energy and enthusiasm there is to contribute, to understand the society we share, and to help build a better future here.
A huge thank you to 17 Shubat for their partnership, their organisation and their generosity, and to everyone who came.
This is the start of something. We look forward to working together again.

19/09/2026

Our team had a busy afternoon at the Glasgow International Creative Exhibition at George House on Friday.

We had an information desk at the event and it was brilliant to meet so many people. We spoke with community members about what we do at CIS, the support available through our projects, and how people can get involved as volunteers. There was a steady flow of visitors all afternoon and some really good conversations.

Thank you to Syeda, James and the Uthink team for the invitation and for creating such a welcoming space that brought artists, organisations and communities together.

Always good to be out meeting people face to face.

16/09/2026

Our team is at the University of Glasgow SRC Volunteering & Social Justice Festival today, and it's great to be part of it.

Over the years we have recruited some brilliant volunteers through UofG who have given their time to support people new to Glasgow. Some have gone on to exciting careers, while others have received University volunteering awards recognising their contribution to the community.

A big thank you to the Glasgow University Students' Representative Council (SRC) and its Volunteering team for continuing to connect students with organisations like ours.

If you're a student interested in volunteering with us, get in touch.

28/08/2026

We launched Rights and Routes, a new initiative at Community InfoSource, part of our work under the New Scots strategy.

The idea is simple: help people who are new to Scotland find their feet faster, understand their rights, and settle in with real support behind them.

The session covered life in Scotland, cultural differences, and gender equality, including our work challenging violence against women. Around 25 people came along, and it was brilliant to see the room so engaged.

Rights and Routes will run regularly from CIS, with a different topic each session, helping people integrate and get the most out of life in their new home.
Our office becomes a safe, relaxed space to learn, ask questions, and connect.
At a time when the conversation around migration is becoming harder and more hostile, this work matters more than ever. Every community deserves to feel safe, know their rights, and be supported to belong. Tackling hate and division starts with knowledge and connection.
Thank you to everyone who joined us today. More sessions coming soon.
Want to join please get in contact by sending a messages here and provided your WhatsApp contact.

19/08/2026

📢 We're Hiring!

CIS Community InfoSource is looking for a new team member to join us.
If you are passionate about supporting people and making a positive difference in your community, we would love to hear from you.
✅ Friendly and supportive working environment
✅ Opportunity to make an impact in local communities
✅ Work with a well-established charity organisation

📅 Closing Date: Monday 7 September.
For full details and information on how to apply, please see the job advert.

Community InfoSource are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Befriending Caseworker to join our small and supportive team.The role combines coordination of our Befriending Programme with practical casework, advocacy and support. You will recruit, train and support volunteer befrienders, help...

31/07/2026

When communities need support, we believe the best time to act is now.
This week our team travelled from Glasgow to Dumfries, dedicating a full day with staff and volunteers to deliver a workshop for newly arrived communities. We focused on raising awareness around challenging violence against women, understanding cultural differences, and finding your place in Scottish society.
Huge thanks to Depot Dumfries for hosting us and supporting the day, this is the second time we've visited Dumfries to reach communities who need it.
At a time when some voices try to pull people apart, we want to help people come together, integrate, and give their best to the society around them.
That's the work we do, and we'll keep going to communities across Scotland who need us.

09/07/2026

We are so proud to share this.

Paul Sweeney MSP has lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament congratulating Community InfoSource on our 20th anniversary. The motion recognises two decades of work supporting refugees, people seeking asylum, and marginalised communities across Glasgow, and it commends our staff, volunteers and trustees for everything they have given over the years.
It also acknowledges our pioneering work challenging violence against women and girls, our housing rights and advocacy work for asylum seekers, and our wellbeing initiatives in communities across the city.
Thank you, Paul, for joining us at our 20th anniversary celebration and for bringing our work before Parliament. It means a great deal to have our communities and our people seen and valued in this way.
To everyone who has been part of this journey over the past 20 years, thank you. Here's to what comes next.

08/07/2026

🌟 Our New Website is Live! 🌟

We are pleased to announce that the new and improved Community InfoSource website is now live.

Designed to be more accessible, user-friendly, and easier to navigate, the website provides information about all of our services, projects, and support available to communities across Scotland.

✅ Learn about our services
✅ Meet our team
✅ Find volunteering opportunities
✅ Contact us easily
✅ Make a donation
✅ Stay updated with our latest news and activities

The website also features updated content, high-quality photos, and videos showcasing our work and the communities we support.
We invite you to have a look and explore what Community InfoSource has to offer.

🔗 https://infosource.org.uk/

02/07/2026

What a wonderful day! We are still smiling from our 20th Anniversary celebration.

It was absolutely amazing to see such a huge turnout. Sharing this milestone with the people who make our work possible, our dedicated volunteers, current and former staff, board members, friends, funders, partner organisations, and local MSPs made the event truly special. Having all of you there meant the world to us.

We had a fantastic time enjoying a packed programme of activities, sharing some delicious food, and just getting to catch up and socialize with old and new friends.

A special thank you goes to our keynote speaker, Sabir Zazai, CEO of the Scottish Refugee Council, for his inspiring words and continued support of our work.
We also want to send a massive thank you to the People’s Postcode Lottery for generously matching the funds we raised during Small Charity Week!

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate. Here is to the next 20 years of Community InfoSource! 💚

30/06/2026

On Tuesday 30 June, Community InfoSource (CIS) took part in Operation Limelight at Glasgow Airport, a national multi-agency safeguarding operation led by Border Force and Police Scotland.

The operation has run at the UK border since 2013. It focuses on harmful practices such as female ge***al mutilation (FGM), forced marriage and other forms of honour-based abuse. It brings together Border Force, Police Scotland, the NHS, the Scottish Government, and specialist third-sector organisations to raise awareness among the travelling public, identify people who may be at risk, and make sure those who need support or protection are referred to the right services.

As part of our ongoing work to tackle violence against women and girls (CVAWG), CIS was proud to join this effort. Our role was to support the awareness and engagement side of the operation, speaking with families and members of the public, explaining the law in Scotland around these practices, and helping to open up conversations that are too often treated as taboo.

We do this work in a way that is approachable and respectful, building trust with communities rather than creating fear.
For us, this is part of a bigger effort across Scotland to prevent these forms of harm before they happen. FGM, forced marriage and honour-based abuse cause lasting damage, and the most effective response is prevention, reaching people early, raising awareness, and standing alongside the agencies and communities working to keep women and girls safe.

We are grateful to Border Force, Police Scotland, and all the partner agencies involved for their work today, and we remain committed to playing our part in this shared effort. CIS will continue to support operations like this and to deliver our wider work challenging violence against women and girls across our communities.