Bethany Christian Trust

A social enterprise known for transforming the lives of people experiencing homelessness through barista training has launched a new impact programme in Scotland this month.

Homelessness organisations have criticised plans by the City of Edinburgh Council to move 700 homeless people out of unlicensed temporary accommodation before the start of December.

National homelessness charity Bethany Christian Trust has announced its latest Investing in Volunteers Award from Volunteer Scotland on Tuesday 2nd July at its Edinburgh office in Leith. Investing in Volunteers is the UK quality standard for all organisations involving volunteers. This award recogni

Bethany Christian Trust has been nominated by the Souter Charitable Trust for The Christian Funders’ Forum Showcase Award. The showcase will be held at the House of Lords in London on 10 October 2024. The Connect to Community service has been nominated as one of the most pioneering and impactf

National homelessness charity Bethany Christian Trust has been awarded the Outstanding Organisation ‘Five Star’ Award by the European Foundation for Quality Management. The charity was presented with the prestigious five-star Recognised by EFQM award by the chief executive of EFQM in Edi

Two Scottish charities have been recognised by the UK’s leading dog welfare organisation for going above and beyond to help keep people experiencing homelessness and their dogs together.

In preparation for Christmas, pupils in Primary 4 from Holy Family RC Primary in Winchburgh gathered to raise an amazing £600 towards the work of Bethany Christian Trust through handcrafted gift sales and donations from their teachers. This amazing gift reflected lots of hard work by the prima

More than 200 Guides, Rangers, Young Leaders and adult volunteers gave up their beds to sleep outside in the grounds of George Heriot’s School in October to raise money to help people in Scotland who are experiencing homelessness. Since then, they have raised an amazing £21,000.

Scottish homelessness charity Bethany Christian Trust is taking part in the 2023 Big Give Christmas Challenge, with donations doubled for one whole week thanks to match funding. All donations go towards providing access to emergency assistance and accommodation at the Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome

An Access through Advocacy service launched in Glasgow last year by Scottish homelessness charity Bethany Christian Trust has proven to be a much needed source of support for people at risk of homelessness. Access through Advocacy aims to support people to promote and protect their rights, empowerin

On Friday, 24th March, individuals and communities across Scotland will leave the comfort of their beds to take part in the Big Bethany Sleep Out. Their goal: to bring awareness and raise funds to support people experiencing homelessness in Scotland.

The City of Edinburgh Council and national homelessness charity Bethany Christian Trust are operating a Welcome Centre this winter to provide accommodation of last resort, tailored support and positive move on options for people who would otherwise be sleeping on the streets. Since opening in Octobe

Scottish homelessness charity Bethany Christian Trust is taking part in the Big Give’s Christmas Challenge 2022, with supporters’ donations doubled thanks to match funding. This year, the charity is seeing more people than ever needing emergency assistance at the Rapid Re-accommodation W

Scottish homelessness charity, Bethany Christian Trust, has asked festive shoppers to help people without a home this winter by purchasing a 'Caring Christmas Tree'. For the first time, this year, Bethany are also partnering with St Stephen’s Church in Comely Bank to put on a Christmas market

National homelessness charity Bethany Christian Trust has launched a new appeal highlighting the impact rapidly rising living costs are having on the individuals and communities they support. The charity reports that many of the people who use their services are facing impossible choices every day,