Cair Scotland currently works in partnership with local authorities and NHS boards to offer intensive support programmes to some of Scotland’s most vulnerable young people and adults.

Hillcrest said the organisations have worked closely together over the last few years in areas including HR, payroll and Health and Safety.

The effective working relationship was also utilised when Cair launched its first childcare provision at a Hillcrest commercial property in Edinburgh.

Both organisations have recognised that they have a shared vision for the delivery of good quality services to vulnerable people and children. The culture and ethos of the voluntary board members and employees is compatible and benefit will be gained by working more closely together to enhance and further improve on the services already provided.

If approved, the move would see Cair Scotland become a subsidiary of the parent Hillcrest Housing Association.