Homelessness

Blue Triangle has joined in partnership with estate agent Time 2 Sell in a bid to tackle homelessness. Cherrelle Lilley, an estate agent at Time 2 Sell, approached the charity due to her previous experience working for Renfrewshire Council. She wanted to give back to those who needed it most and has

Matt Hamill has taken on the newly created role of head of policy and impact at Homeless Network Scotland. Matt joins HNS from the Scottish National Party’s Westminster Group, bringing strong experience in policy development, research and political engagement.

North Ayrshire Council has launched a public consultation to shape its upcoming Homelessness Prevention Strategy, inviting residents, partners, and stakeholders to share their vital feedback. ​The ambitious new strategy will be built around a vision to ensure everyone in North Ayrshire lives in th

More than 60 women and children experiencing homelessness in Scotland are restarting their lives, thanks to a £7.7 million investment from the Women in Safe Homes Fund. The homes, delivered in partnership with Scottish homelessness charity Cyrenians, are supporting women and children, includin

As rough sleeping cases rise in the capital amid a scarcity of affordable housing options, a youth homelessness charity is purchasing five flats in Edinburgh to provide safe, long-term homes for young people.

Bank of Scotland has revealed a brand new, limited edition £20 banknote featuring an image inspired by Scott McTominay’s iconic overhead-kick – created to celebrate Scotland’s return to the top table of international football.

North Lanarkshire Council has officially launched its new NL Reach programme, a major new initiative aimed at preventing homelessness before it happens and helping people get the right support earlier.

The Highland Council’s performance for homeless households has improved significantly over the past four years, while the national average has continued to rise over the same period. This sustained focus on improvement was acknowledged by the Scottish Housing Regulator at an engagement meeting

More than 40 leading organisations have today urged the new Scottish Government to put joined-up working at the heart of its response to the housing and homelessness emergency. The Everyone Home Collective has welcomed the First Minister’s commitment to a cross government approach, saying it p

Crisis Scotland’s senior policy officer, Rhuaraidh Fleming, calls on the new Scottish Government to kick-start cross-party working to end homelessness. “Homelessness is the result of political decisions, and Scotland can end it altogether with the right political will” – Cris

People across Fife who are currently homeless, or who have experienced homelessness in the past, are being encouraged to take part in a new survey to help shape future homelessness services.

Crisis Scotland is urging the next Scottish Government to make ending homelessness a defining mission, adding that the rising number of people experiencing homelessness is the result of “political choices”. With John Swinney expected to be re-elected as the first minister of Scotland, a

The Homeless World Cup Foundation has announced a new partnership with Morton Fraser MacRoberts (MFMac), who will join the organisation as an official legal supporter.

An academic from The University of Manchester has been shortlisted for one of Britain’s most prestigious awards for political writing after publishing a deeply personal account of his experiences of hidden homelessness as a teenager. Dr Andrew Seaton, a History researcher at the University, ha

Glasgow City Mission has reported a significant step forward in its work to prevent and relieve homelessness, with its 2025/26 Winter Project supporting 478 people between 1 December 2025 and 31 May 2026.