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Glasgow · Community-Led Since 2013

A place to belong, grow, contribute and lead.

Unity for Integration Project works alongside migrants, refugees, families and diverse communities to build confidence, strengthen wellbeing, develop skills, create connections and open pathways into participation and leadership.

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Welcome to UFIP

Building belonging, opportunity and community leadership since 2013

Unity for Integration Project began in Glasgow in 2013 through grassroots community action and became a registered Scottish charity in 2015. Since then, we have grown alongside the communities we work with while keeping lived experience, trust and participation at the heart of our approach.

We work alongside migrants, refugees, families and diverse communities to strengthen wellbeing, build confidence, develop practical skills, create meaningful connections and open pathways into volunteering, participation and leadership.

From Unity Hub Glasgow, we bring together community support, children and family activities, wellbeing programmes, creative projects, training, volunteer development, cultural activity and community-led research.

Our aim is not only to help people feel welcome, but to create the conditions in which they can contribute their knowledge, develop their ideas, strengthen their voice and help shape the communities they are part of.

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Community members taking part in a Unity for Integration Project activity

Established 2013 · Registered 2015 Growing from grassroots community action into a platform for belonging, participation, skills and leadership.

13+ Years Of grassroots community action

3,000+ People reached through our work

55+ Volunteers developed through training and experience

8+ Community leaders supported to grow and lead

Unity Hub Permanent community infrastructure in Glasgow

What We Do

Creating pathways to belong, develop, contribute and lead

UFIP brings together practical support, wellbeing, creativity, skills, leadership development, research and community connection to help people move from participation towards greater confidence, contribution and influence.

Community Support & Integration

Practical, culturally informed support that helps people navigate systems, overcome barriers, build confidence and participate more fully in community life.

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Children, Young People & Families

Holiday programmes, food, creative learning, family activities and safe opportunities that support children, young people and families to connect, participate and thrive.

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Wellbeing & Connection

Inclusive activities that strengthen physical and emotional wellbeing, reduce isolation, build confidence and create supportive relationships and a stronger sense of belonging.

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Skills, Volunteering & Leadership

Training, mentoring and practical opportunities that help people develop skills, volunteer, take responsibility and progress into leadership and community action.

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Arts, Culture & Storytelling

Film, photography, food, heritage, cultural events and storytelling that celebrate identity, develop creativity and create opportunities for people to express their experiences and perspectives.

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Research, Voice & Influence

Community-led research, lived-experience knowledge and collaboration that enable communities to contribute to learning, shape conversations and influence the issues and decisions affecting their lives.

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Programmes in Action

Practical programmes creating connection, confidence and opportunity

Our work brings together skills, wellbeing, integration, family support, creativity, research and practical community support. These programme areas give people different ways to participate, develop and connect.

Skills and learning activities at Unity Hub Glasgow

Skills & Learning

Skills & Digital Inclusion

Skills development, digital confidence, employability support, practical learning and volunteer training that help people build independence, confidence and new opportunities.

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Community members taking part in a UFIP wellbeing activity

Wellbeing & Connection

Wellbeing & Community Connection

Programmes including Women’s Wellness Circles, Unity Wellness Connect and Thrive Together create culturally responsive spaces for wellbeing, confidence, relationships and peer support.

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Community members connecting through UFIP activities

Integration & Practical Support

Integration, Belonging & Practical Support

The Student Integration Programme, Community Circles, Food Support and Clothes Bank help people build connections, navigate everyday challenges and access practical support with dignity.

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Families and community members taking part in UFIP activities

Families & Recovery

Families & Recovery Support

Family Connections & Recovery Circle creates family-centred opportunities for connection, culturally responsive support, stronger relationships and recovery-focused community support.

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Young people developing filmmaking and creative media skills

Film & Creative Voice

Film, Cinema & Creative Voice

Voices Through Film and Young Voices Film Lab, alongside community screenings, cinema activities, photography and storytelling, help people develop creative skills and represent their own experiences.

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Community members taking part in Our Food, Our Health research

Research & Community Voice

Research, Voice & Social Change

Our Food, Our Health and wider community-led research create opportunities for lived experience and community knowledge to contribute to learning, partnerships and conversations about the issues affecting people’s lives.

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Building Leadership

From participation to leadership

At UFIP, people are not only invited to take part. We create opportunities for community members to develop skills, volunteer, take responsibility, contribute their knowledge and grow into leadership.

Participate

Join a programme, event, activity or community space and begin building relationships and confidence.

Volunteer

Contribute time, knowledge and lived experience while gaining practical experience in a supportive environment.

Learn

Develop practical, creative, digital, communication and community-facing skills through training and mentoring.

Take Responsibility

Support activities, help organise programmes, contribute ideas and take on greater responsibility within the community.

Lead

Facilitate activities, support others, organise initiatives and grow into roles where your experience can strengthen the wider community.

Influence

Use lived experience, knowledge and leadership to help shape programmes, conversations and decisions that affect community life.

We build capacity within communities, not dependency on services.

Through training, mentoring and real opportunities to contribute, UFIP helps people move from receiving support towards greater confidence, agency, leadership and community influence.

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Community Infrastructure

A home for community-led change

Unity Hub Glasgow is more than a venue. It gives UFIP and the communities we work alongside a permanent place to meet, learn, organise, volunteer, create, research and build relationships.

From practical support and wellbeing activities to training, leadership development, cultural programmes and community-led research, the Hub creates space for people to participate, contribute ideas and grow in confidence and responsibility.

It also brings community groups, researchers, volunteers, organisations and partners together to share knowledge, develop ideas and respond collaboratively to community priorities.

Community programmes and practical support
Volunteer training and leadership development
Creative and cultural activity
Community-led research and learning
Meetings, organising and partnership working
Children, family and wellbeing activities

Meet · Learn · Organise · Create · Volunteer · Lead Building the physical and social infrastructure communities need to strengthen their own capacity.

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The Hub also offers a large community hall, meeting and activity rooms, commercial kitchen, stage and audio equipment for appropriate community events, workshops, celebrations and private bookings.

Racial Justice, Voice & Representation

Belonging should come with voice, representation and influence.

At UFIP, integration is not only about helping people access services or adapt to existing systems. It is also about creating opportunities for migrant and racialised communities to be heard, represented, develop leadership and help shape the decisions and conversations that affect their lives.

Voice

We create spaces where people can tell their own stories, contribute their knowledge and speak from lived experience.

Representation

We support migrant and racialised people to be visible as volunteers, leaders, creatives, researchers and contributors.

Leadership

We create practical opportunities for people to develop skills, take responsibility, support others and grow into leadership.

Influence

We help lived experience contribute to programmes, research, partnerships and wider conversations about community priorities.

We believe communities should not simply be consulted after decisions are made. Their knowledge, experience and leadership should help shape what happens from the beginning.

Learn About Our Approach

A UFIP volunteer supporting a community event

Grow while making a difference Gain experience, build confidence, develop skills and grow into greater responsibility and leadership.

Join Our Community

Volunteer, develop and lead

Volunteers are central to UFIP. They welcome families, support programmes, share skills, contribute to events, help with outreach and strengthen the everyday life of our community.

Volunteering with UFIP is also an opportunity to grow. Through practical experience, mentoring and training, volunteers can develop confidence, build new skills, take on responsibility and progress into facilitation, organising and community leadership.

Whether you want to gain experience, contribute professional skills, share lived experience or develop as a community leader, there is a place for you at UFIP.

Programme Volunteers

Digital Champions

Community Outreach

Events & Hospitality

Youth & Creative Activities

Media & Photography

Participation → Volunteering → Skills → Responsibility → Leadership We want volunteering to create meaningful opportunities for people to contribute today while building confidence and capacity for the future.

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Community Voices

What belonging and opportunity can feel like

“Today’s event was great. It was a really valuable experience, and I’m very happy to be part of the Unity community. I also want to thank you for our training sessions. I am honoured to learn from you.”

Rey
UFIP Volunteer

For us, impact is not only about attendance. It is also about confidence growing, skills developing, relationships forming and people feeling ready to contribute more.

Latest From UFIP

Community in action

Follow the people, programmes, partnerships and ideas shaping life at UFIP and the growing community around Unity Hub Glasgow.

Guests attending the official opening of Unity Hub Glasgow

Our Growth

Unity Hub Glasgow Opens Its Doors

The opening of Unity Hub marked an important new chapter for UFIP, giving our community a permanent home for learning, connection, creativity, leadership and community-led action.

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Children from Unity Summer Smiles visiting Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust

Children & Families

A Summer of Learning, Friendship and Discovery

Unity Summer Smiles created six weeks of food, play, creativity, learning and new experiences for children and young people, including a memorable visit to Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust.

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John Grady MP visiting Unity Hub Glasgow

Partnership & Community Voice

John Grady MP Visits Unity Hub

The visit created an opportunity to share UFIP’s work, community experiences and ambitions for strengthening integration, opportunity and community-led development across Glasgow.

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Support Our Work

Invest in community-led change

Strong communities need more than short-term projects. They need trusted relationships, welcoming spaces, opportunities to develop leadership and organisations with the capacity to stay alongside people for the long term.

Your support helps UFIP sustain the Unity Hub, develop volunteers and community leaders, respond to emerging needs and create opportunities for people to participate, contribute and thrive.

Donate to UFIP

Donations help us keep the Unity Hub open and welcoming, deliver community activities and respond flexibly when individuals and families need support.

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Partner With Us

We collaborate with charities, public bodies, universities, community organisations, funders and businesses to develop programmes, research, events and responses to shared priorities.

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Give Your Skills

Volunteer your time and experience while developing new skills, building confidence and taking on meaningful responsibility within a diverse community.

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Another Way to Support UFIP

Support us through the Glasgow Community Lottery

By choosing UFIP as your cause, your ticket helps generate unrestricted income that can support our wider community work and the sustainability of Unity Hub.

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Funding Our Current Work

Current and Recent Funders

Organisations that have supported UFIP’s recent programmes, community activities, research, facilities and development.

CF The Clothworkers’ Foundation Unity Hub kitchen equipment
Foundation Scotland
Cash for Kids
Corra Foundation
Henry Smith Charity
VC Volant Charitable Trust Wellbeing & community connection
VL Victoria League Scotland Trust Integration programme
HF Hugh Fraser Foundation Skills, wellbeing & community capacity
GH Glasgow City Heritage Trust Heritage and storytelling
MH The Merchants House of Glasgow Community wellbeing
NR Network Rail Community Fund Employability support
GCC Glasgow City Council Area Partnerships Community workshops
CT Craignish Trust Community voice & participation
RSE Royal Society of Edinburgh Community-led research
GL Glasgow Life Family physical activity

Part of Our Journey

Early and Previous Funders

We remain grateful to the organisations that invested in UFIP during our earlier years and helped establish the foundations for our continued growth.

Stronger Through Collaboration

Partners, Memberships and Organisational Support

Organisations that strengthen UFIP through collaboration, membership, safer recruitment, specialist support, practical resources and community connections.

We are grateful to every funder, collaborator, member organisation, volunteer and community partner who helps us create opportunities, strengthen belonging, develop community leadership and build lasting community-led change.

Be Part of the Community

There is a place for you at UFIP.

Whether you are looking for support, hoping to develop new skills, ready to volunteer, interested in partnership or simply looking for somewhere to connect, Unity Hub is a place to begin.

Come as a participant. Grow as a volunteer. Develop as a leader. Contribute your ideas, experience and skills to a community where people are supported not only to belong, but to help shape what comes next.

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