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...
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Personal accounts from those who’ve fought – or experienced – bad housing or homelessness
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...
New research reveals there is STILL a stark housing divide in Scotland
At Shelter Scotland we believe there should be a decent and affordable home for everyone. Since our beginnings, 50 years ago, in 1968, it is what we have been fighting for. It is what we...
‘Volunteering for All’: Breaking down barriers to Volunteering
When I first saw the theme for Volunteers’ Week this year – ‘Volunteering for All’ – I got a little bit excited. In previous years, the national theme has focussed on expressing...
How we teamed up with Glasgow School of Art to show homelessness in a new light
If you receive our emails*, or follow us on social media, you’ll probably have heard that this year is Shelter Scotland’s 50th year of fighting for a home for everyone. We...