Homelessness
Final call for participants for ‘Sleep Rough Night’ at Skypark in support of Glasgow’s homeless
The Marie Trust, the charity that provides crisis intervention for people sleeping rough in Glasgow, has announced that so far 39 participants have signed up to take part in its first ‘sleep rough for 1 night so other people don’t have to’.
Published 17 May 2016
Homeless Action Scotland raises concerns over ‘misguided’ Glasgow begging survey
A homelessness charity has criticised a survey which aims to gather the public’s opinion over begging in Glasgow city centre and warned it could lead to homeless people being further stigmatised.
Published 13 May 2016
£21,000 worth of designer dresses donated to charity shop
A homelessness charity says it is still “in shock” after receiving a donation of ball gowns and prom dresses worth over £21,000.
Published 11 May 2016
Blog: New premises offer a ‘fresh start’ for Moray charity
Alastair Cameron, chief executive of Scottish Churches Housing Action, comments after opening a new distribution centre for Moray Fresh Start in Elgin.
Published 6 May 2016
Pride House to make first Homeless World Cup appearance in Glasgow
A project which provides pop up spaces for LGBTI people to engage with and celebrate sport is to make a return to Glasgow during this year’s Homeless World Cup.
Published 6 May 2016
Blue Triangle Housing Association creates a ‘Better Future’ for service users
People using a Glasgow housing support project are being given the chance to take more control to change their lives thanks to the introduction of a pioneering initiative.
Published 3 May 2016
Highland housing initiatives aim to prevent homelessness and improve lives
Initiatives being undertaken by The Highland Council to prevent homelessness and improve the lives of homeless people have been warmly welcomed by members of the local authority’s community services committee.
Published 3 May 2016
Charities call for action as demand for rough sleeping shelters rises
Three homelessness charities are calling for action from the next Scottish Government as new figures show that demand for winter shelters in Glasgow and Edinburgh rose sharply in 2015/16.
Published 28 April 2016
Scotland 2016 housing debate tackles housebuilding, homelessness and Right to Buy
BBC current affairs programme Scotland 2016 held a housing debate last night ahead of next week’s election for the Scottish Parliament.
Published 27 April 2016
Housing, energy efficiency and welfare feature high on SNP manifesto
The SNP has unveiled plans for 50,000 new affordable homes, a Warm Homes Bill to help tackle fuel poverty and a social security system based on dignity and respect should it win the upcoming Holyrood election.
Published 21 April 2016
Homeless World Cup to transform George Square
Glasgow’s George Square is to be transformed into a stunning arena with three football pitches and seating for 3,500 spectators when it plays host to the Homeless World Cup later this year.
Published 20 April 2016
Govan Law Centre secures homes for 198 rough sleepers
Legal interventions by Govan Law Centre (GLC) have secured homes for 198 rough sleepers at the Glasgow Winter Night Shelter.
Published 20 April 2016
Blog: Unanimous support for a new homelessness strategy secured at Scotland’s Housing Hustings
By James Battye, policy officer with Shelter Scotland
Published 15 April 2016
Council blames homelessness legislation for temporary accommodation growth
A proposal to increase the number of properties used to provide temporary accommodation has been approved by East Lothian Council.
Published 14 April 2016
RGU students aim for top marks in Shelter Scotland challenge
A group of first year students from Robert Gordon University are hoping to score top marks by raising money and awareness for housing and homelessness charity Shelter Scotland.
Published 11 April 2016
