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...
Make sure you know the signs of repair to look out for
This blog post explains the warning signs of disrepair to look out for in your home. It’s important to know these and make your landlord aware of any issues, as soon as possible. We’re here...
How we’re working in and for the community to tackle homelessness
What does it mean for an organisation to be community-led? Who decides which voices count and how they influence campaigning and policy making? The fact that Shelter Scotland is asking...
We’re STILL fighting, 50 years on
On Tuesday, Shelter Scotland marked its 50th Anniversary at the Scottish Parliament welcoming a wide range of stakeholders. We were delighted to be able to mark this important year for us...