What is damp and mould? Put simply, damp and mould are caused by an excessive build-up of moisture. Moisture in buildings can be caused by leaking pipes, rising damp in basements or ground...
Today is our birthday – but it’s nothing to celebrate.
You may have seen or heard in recent months that this year is Shelter Scotland’s 50th anniversary. Well today – October 3rd – is our birthday. Half a century ago today, we were...
How can we tackle housing-related poverty?
This week is Challenge Poverty Week, when organisations across Scotland speak up against poverty and how it can be tackled. When I tell people that I work for Shelter Scotland, poverty...
What to do if you discover an infestation in your home
It doesn’t matter how clean your home is, disrepair and structural issues can result in a flurry of unwelcome guests. Infestations can spread diseases, damage your home and...
Volunteering – a Pathway to Employment
It is well documented that volunteering has multiple benefits, both for the volunteer themselves and for the organisations they volunteer for. One of the obvious advantages, and a common...
Demand for help with bad housing and homelessness higher than ever
This week we have published Shelter Scotland’s annual Impact Report for 2017/18. As Scotland’s national housing and homelessness charity we are proud to provide advice and support to people...