You Are Welcome Here!
Free Support for Migrant, Refugee, New Scots & BAME Families
At The Economic Forum for Family Empowerment Scotland (TEFFFES), we believe that every individual and family deserves to feel welcome, respected, supported and empowered.
We provide free, confidential and culturally respectful support to migrant, refugee, New Scots and BAME families living in Scotland. Whether you need help understanding your rights, navigating local services, connecting with your community, or accessing practical family support, you do not have to face challenges alone.
Our Support Services
🗣️ Advocacy & Rights Support
We help individuals and families understand their options and navigate important personal, legal and official matters. Our support includes:
- Guidance relating to Certificates of Sponsorship and exploitation
- Advice on marriage and children’s rights
- Support with preparing for and attending local court proceedings
- Assistance with forms, appointments, meetings and communication with official bodies
- Signposting to Legal Aid and appropriate legal support
Our role is to provide practical advocacy and support and, where specialist legal advice is required, help you access the appropriate professional service.
🤝 Integration & Friendly Support
Moving to or settling in Scotland can be challenging, particularly when you are unfamiliar with local systems and communities. We offer friendly support to help you feel connected and confident.
Our services include:
- Free befriending support – you are not alone
- Clear, practical guidance on living and accessing services in Scotland
- Community events and activities where you can meet people and build connections
- Support with New Scots student integration
- Encouragement and guidance to help individuals and families become active members of their communities
🛟 Practical Family Support
We understand that families can sometimes face immediate practical challenges. Where available, we can help connect families with essential community resources, including:
- Access to free school uniform support
- Referrals to Foodbank services
- Referrals to Baby Bank support
- Signposting to other appropriate community and family services
💼 Volunteer Development
Volunteering can be a valuable way to develop new skills, build confidence and gain practical experience.
Our volunteer opportunities can help you:
- Develop skills, confidence and work experience
- Meet new people and become more involved in the community
- Build experience that can support future employment or education
- Gain appropriate references for jobs or study
You Are Not Alone
Whether you are newly arrived in Scotland, raising a family, studying, looking for community connections or simply need someone to help you understand where to turn, we are here to listen, support and signpost you to the right help.
Our approach is built on dignity, respect, inclusion and cultural understanding. We welcome people from different cultures, languages, faiths and backgrounds.
📞 Contact Us
Angela Ejiro Nduka, CEO
📧 teffwesscotland@yahoo.com
📱 07312 258 713
📍 353 Orbiston Street, Motherwell, ML1 1QW
All Services Are Free
Free • Confidential • Culturally Respectful
Funded by Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire
The Economic Forum for Family Empowerment Scotland (TEFFFES)
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