Hazel Andersen first volunteered for Shelter Scotland as part of the ad-hoc Events team in Edinburgh in November 2023. The fundraising event was a dinner and cèilidh. ‘Myself and two other...
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As a child, my parents had no means to buy their own home, social housing was a lifesaver
“As a child, my parents had no means to buy their own home, social housing was a lifesaver. Renting from the private sector would not have been an option because of elevated rents. Council...
Volunteering at Shelter Scotland – Alaina’s story
Alaina started volunteering as an Administrator with Shelter Scotland in August 2023 and she is currently volunteering remotely from her home in New Zealand. She has worked for a small...
“Resale Therapy” Gets Shoppers, Makers and Donors Involved in the Fight Against the Housing Emergency
Shelter Scotland is on a mission to encourage more people to discover the joys of shopping second-hand and extending the life of clothes this September with our ‘Resale Therapy’ campaign...
Four times our campaigners won in 2022
What a year it’s been. Another unpredictable year full of change has only reminded us how crucial a safe home really is. We wanted to take the time to acknowledge the huge impact that our...