RCS Haven was set up to help people from minority ethnic backgrounds integrate into Scottish Society and works in particular with members of the Russian speaking community in Scotland.

The estimated population of people from Russia and the surrounding countries living in the Glasgow / Edinburgh area is possibly as high as 35000 based on a report prepared in 2007 by the International Organisation for Migration. The population of Russian speakers in the UK was thought to have increased by 100,000 in the period from 2005 to 2006 and has most likely continued to increase further since that date.

Many of the Russian speakers living in the UK have limited English skills and are therefore severely disadvantaged when seeking employment. The trustees established the charity to offer assistance and support to these members of the community and also help other members of the wider community who wish to gain a better understanding of Russian language and culture.

The charity was set up in 2004 and is based at 11 Duke Street, Glasgow. This office is used to provide a range of services to members of the Russian speaking and wider communities. The services provided include: