Homelessness

Homelessness is a growing crisis in Scotland, with over 40,000 applications for assistance made in 2022-23, the highest in over a decade. In May 2024, the Scottish Government declared a housing emergency, responding to the stark need for more affordable and safe housing. At the forefront of address

Housing association and homelessness charity Blue Triangle has today launched a Christmas Winter Clothing Appeal. The organisation said the appeal comes amid an "alarming" increase in homelessness in Scotland since 2017/18, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. This, it argued, has been driven by several

Hardies Property & Construction Consultants has marked its 110-year anniversary by fundraising for youth homelessness charity Centrepoint. Having invited each of its 13 offices throughout the UK to create an event centred around the number 110 to raise funds for Centrepoint and other local chari

Scotland is set to face a homelessness crisis of alarming proportions by 2040 if current trends persist, according to a new report. The study by full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau has forecasted a 90% increase in homelessness applications to more than 4,100 annually, while at least 7,000 ho

A collective of organisations that support people affected by homelessness has warned that people forced to sleep rough in Scotland could die this winter because of a severe lack of accommodation amid record levels of homelessness.

The Homeless World Cup co-founder and social entrepreneur Mel Young MBE has won the coveted Edinburgh Award. The award was officially presented last week at a civic reception at the City Chambers by the Lord Provost, Robert Aldridge.

Almost 1000 people either homeless or facing the prospect of losing their home were rehoused by Dundee City Council last year, according to a new report.

SHAX, an established homeless support charity in Dumfries and Galloway, has appointed Colin Callander-Bone as the new chief.  Colin, who has a strong retail and people management background, took over the role from Joyce Harkness, who after 10 years at the helm, retired from her role as the soc

A group that monitors deaths among homeless people in the UK has warned of a “national emergency” after research found a 12% increase in fatalities over 12 months.

This World Homeless Day, Shelter Scotland has urged First Minister John Swinney to show Scotland’s 10,110 homeless children the money when it comes to prevention. The charity said that the new prevention duties set out in the housing bill currently before the Scottish Parliament would leave co

The founder of Social Bite has called for greater support for students at risk of homelessness as the charity launched a series of cafes in universities and colleges across the UK. A new partnership will see Social Bite-branded cafes serve coffee supplier Matthew Algie's Elevator blend, with around

The disproportionate impact of the housing emergency on women, and the additional barriers they face in accessing safe, secure, affordable, housing, have been highlighted in a new report published today by Shelter Scotland and Engender.

Transport and waste management organisation Gogar Services is providing waterproof care packages for homeless veterans as part of Aberdeenshire Council’s contract and tendering process.  Gogar Services worked with the Knights Templar Goodwill Charity of Scotland to put together packages t

New figures from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government yesterday have shown that the number of households facing homelessness in England has exceeded (320,000) between 2023-2024, the highest on record.

Homelessness charity Social Bite has submitted a planning application to relocate its Edinburgh Social Bite Village to a picturesque spot north of West Shore Road on the Granton Waterfront. If approved, the move is scheduled to take place from early 2025. The plans for the relocation, made in c