Sunday, 12 November 2023

Winter Appeal 2023

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Winter Appeal 2023

Raising vital funds to provide direct humanitarian relief to refugee families, children, lone women and men fleeing wars and persecution. By Positive Action in Housing - a refugee homelessness charity (SCO27577) based in Glasgow - with a Scotland-wide reach. Every year we assist, advise and represent over 3,000 families in need.

Bethlehem, Palestine

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November 2023


Calling members, supporters, and the general public, including faith groups, trade union branches, and educational unions, to donate generously to our Scotland-wide Winter Refugee Crisis Appeal.


Dear Friends,


This Scotland-wide appeal is in aid of refugees and asylum seekers who are facing homelessness and/or living on as little as £1.40 a day. Our Winter Surgery is currently ongoing until Christmas Eve. Our staff and volunteers identifying over 500 refugee and asylum-seeking families in need of emergency support due to war and persecution in countries like Syria, Palestine, Yemen, Afghanistan, Iran, and Ukraine.


Glasgow's homelessness crisis is set to worsen with 1,400 asylum seekers at risk of destitution in December. As the city with the largest refugee population outside London, we fear that the Home Office's plan to clear the backlog of unresolved asylum cases will lead to a humanitarian crisis by increasing homelessness among refugees.


In the lead up to Christmas, we are providing vouchers to purchase essential food items and warm clothing, crisis payments for phone data and bus travel, and essential digital technology where possible to help people stay connected.  We are also assisting refugees to find hosted accommodation through our Room for Refugees Network. As well as Glasgow, we are providing emergency relief to vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers across Scotland as the need arises.


We understand that times are tough for all of us, and appreciate any donation that you can give. Regular donations especially enable us to plan and execute life-saving interventions. All funds go directly to those in need. The gift aid raised will support our Destitution Service.


Thank you for all your support so far,


Best wishes and kind regards,


Robina Qureshi

Positive Action in Housing


To make a regular or one-off donation, see below

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Read more about our Winter Appeal here.

See our Latest annual review and check us out in the Guardian.


(Image: Bethlehem, Palestine)

How to Donate

  1. Donate via CAF, Internet banking, JustGiving or PaypalGiving

  2. We can invoice companies for your chosen amount. Just email home@positiveactionh.org - we will also send written confirmation of your donation.

  3. Send cheque payable to Positive Action in Housing (Winter Appeal) and post to: Positive Action in Housing Ltd 98 West George Street, Glasgow G2 1PJ

  4. Bank transfers – e: home@positiveactionh.org

  5. Remember to fill in the gift aid form to add 25% to your donation at no extra cost

  6. For other ways to donate , go to www.positiveactionh.org/donate


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