Before I applied to volunteer with Shelter Scotland I had always admired Shelter Scotland’s work and aims. The services Shelter Scotland provides for people who are having difficulty with...
Category: Stories
What do students really think about tenancy reform?
In our guest blog, Vonnie Sandlan of NUS Scotland looks at what students want from new legislation on private renting.
A long time ago in a charity shop not so far away…
“I don’t know how Shelter Scotland get it so right!” It’s a phrase I’ve heard a lot over the years managing Shelter Scotland shops. Customers are continually impressed with the design of...
Remembering Mary Barbour and the Glasgow Rent Strikes
The 17th November saw the 100th anniversary of the Glasgow Rent Strikes. In this blog, Shelter Scotland’s Housing Adviser, Jenny Love, tells us about the woman behind it – housing...
We all have a past, a present and a future
In his guest blog, Ewan Aitken of Cyrenians explains the motivation behind their #TellYourStory campaign, which challenges misconceptions about those affected by poverty.