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...
Category: Stories
‘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...
“Opportunity days” and volunteer outreach
I’ve written before that a big part of what we do as Community Shop Managers (CSMs) is taking a step outside of the traditional charity shop environment to reach out to our local community...
How we created the 50th logo – Glasgow School of Art
Hi there, we are Sophie and Emily from the Glasgow School of Art, where we study illustration and graphic design respectively. We have recently created the Shelter Scotland 50th anniversary...