Bethany Christian Trust
@bethanychristiantrust.com
Ending homelessness in Scotland, one person at a time.
www.bethanychristiantrust.com
www.bethanychristiantrust.com
Our integrated approach means we are there for people at every stage in their journey as we seek to prevent homelessness, intervene in crisis and sustain people in their own homes.
Help us keep people safe and warm this winter!
https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/donate/winter/
Help us keep people safe and warm this winter!
https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/donate/winter/
December 30, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Our integrated approach means we are there for people at every stage in their journey as we seek to prevent homelessness, intervene in crisis and sustain people in their own homes.
Help us keep people safe and warm this winter!
https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/donate/winter/
Help us keep people safe and warm this winter!
https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/donate/winter/
A huge thank you to all of you who gave up your time to volunteer at our Caring Christmas Trees sites this year!🌲
We really couldn't have done it without you!
We really couldn't have done it without you!
December 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
A huge thank you to all of you who gave up your time to volunteer at our Caring Christmas Trees sites this year!🌲
We really couldn't have done it without you!
We really couldn't have done it without you!
If you are in Edinburgh and needing urgent help or assistance please consult https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/purple-book/edinburgh/
or Scotland wide: https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/BTC_Organisations_Directory.pdf
or Scotland wide: https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/BTC_Organisations_Directory.pdf
December 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
If you are in Edinburgh and needing urgent help or assistance please consult https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/purple-book/edinburgh/
or Scotland wide: https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/BTC_Organisations_Directory.pdf
or Scotland wide: https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/BTC_Organisations_Directory.pdf
Thank you to everyone who bought a Caring Christmas Trees this year! ✨
Each tree supports Bethany's vision to end homelessness in Scotland through our work and services running through the winter months.
It's more than a tree. 🎄
Each tree supports Bethany's vision to end homelessness in Scotland through our work and services running through the winter months.
It's more than a tree. 🎄
December 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Thank you to everyone who bought a Caring Christmas Trees this year! ✨
Each tree supports Bethany's vision to end homelessness in Scotland through our work and services running through the winter months.
It's more than a tree. 🎄
Each tree supports Bethany's vision to end homelessness in Scotland through our work and services running through the winter months.
It's more than a tree. 🎄
Right from the beginning of December through Christmas Day, staff, volunteers and guests of Bethany services are gathering to celebrate Christmas as part of a wider community. 🎄☃️
December 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Right from the beginning of December through Christmas Day, staff, volunteers and guests of Bethany services are gathering to celebrate Christmas as part of a wider community. 🎄☃️
Help save lives this winter. ❄️
Last year, 34,067 households were assessed as homeless or threatened with homelessness in Scotland. Thousands of families without a safe place to call home. You can help save lives this winter.
Join us in our mission. www.bethanychristiantrust.com/donate/winter
Last year, 34,067 households were assessed as homeless or threatened with homelessness in Scotland. Thousands of families without a safe place to call home. You can help save lives this winter.
Join us in our mission. www.bethanychristiantrust.com/donate/winter
December 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Help save lives this winter. ❄️
Last year, 34,067 households were assessed as homeless or threatened with homelessness in Scotland. Thousands of families without a safe place to call home. You can help save lives this winter.
Join us in our mission. www.bethanychristiantrust.com/donate/winter
Last year, 34,067 households were assessed as homeless or threatened with homelessness in Scotland. Thousands of families without a safe place to call home. You can help save lives this winter.
Join us in our mission. www.bethanychristiantrust.com/donate/winter
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We're officially looking festive - thanks to this beautiful Christmas tree from @bethanychristiantrust.com Caring Christmas Trees! 🎄
By choosing this tree, we’re not only filling our space with festive joy, but also supporting vital work to help people experiencing homelessness this winter. 1/2
By choosing this tree, we’re not only filling our space with festive joy, but also supporting vital work to help people experiencing homelessness this winter. 1/2
December 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
We're officially looking festive - thanks to this beautiful Christmas tree from @bethanychristiantrust.com Caring Christmas Trees! 🎄
By choosing this tree, we’re not only filling our space with festive joy, but also supporting vital work to help people experiencing homelessness this winter. 1/2
By choosing this tree, we’re not only filling our space with festive joy, but also supporting vital work to help people experiencing homelessness this winter. 1/2
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Enjoyable session helping at @bethanychristiantrust.com Caring Christmas Trees collection point. It's great to know that the profits help vulnerable folk this winter.
December 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Enjoyable session helping at @bethanychristiantrust.com Caring Christmas Trees collection point. It's great to know that the profits help vulnerable folk this winter.
Tomorrow is the deadline for Buy a Bed gift cards to arrive to your loved ones before Christmas! These make really great ethical gifts for anyone wishing to give back this year. 🎁
https://bethanychristiantrust.com/donate/bed
We also have gift cards available to buy in all our Bethany Shops! ✨
https://bethanychristiantrust.com/donate/bed
We also have gift cards available to buy in all our Bethany Shops! ✨
December 16, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Tomorrow is the deadline for Buy a Bed gift cards to arrive to your loved ones before Christmas! These make really great ethical gifts for anyone wishing to give back this year. 🎁
https://bethanychristiantrust.com/donate/bed
We also have gift cards available to buy in all our Bethany Shops! ✨
https://bethanychristiantrust.com/donate/bed
We also have gift cards available to buy in all our Bethany Shops! ✨
Any donations over £20 will receive a limited-edition Bethany tree ornament!🎄 https://www.caringchristmastrees.com/donate.
December 12, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Any donations over £20 will receive a limited-edition Bethany tree ornament!🎄 https://www.caringchristmastrees.com/donate.
We have 315 Caring Christmas Trees left to sell this year and would love to sell out. Every sale raises funds towards Bethany's work, helping people and families out of the crisis of homelessness and into long term support. 🎄
Purchase your tree at www.caringchristmastrees.com
Purchase your tree at www.caringchristmastrees.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:27 PM
We have 315 Caring Christmas Trees left to sell this year and would love to sell out. Every sale raises funds towards Bethany's work, helping people and families out of the crisis of homelessness and into long term support. 🎄
Purchase your tree at www.caringchristmastrees.com
Purchase your tree at www.caringchristmastrees.com
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Volunteers and cargo trikes from @portyenergy.bsky.social's bike library out delivering some @bethanychristiantrust.com Caring Christmas Trees in Porty yesterday
#treebybike
#treebybike
December 7, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Volunteers and cargo trikes from @portyenergy.bsky.social's bike library out delivering some @bethanychristiantrust.com Caring Christmas Trees in Porty yesterday
#treebybike
#treebybike
Partner with Bethany today as we support individuals and families to find safety, warmth, shelter and home this winter.
https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/winter/
https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/winter/
December 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Partner with Bethany today as we support individuals and families to find safety, warmth, shelter and home this winter.
https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/winter/
https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/winter/
The Bethany Christmas Market in partnership with St Stephens Comely Bank Church begins today! 🎀
FRIDAY 5th December - 4pm - 7pm
SATURDAY 6th December - 10am - 2pm
We can't wait to see you there! ✨
#edinburgh
FRIDAY 5th December - 4pm - 7pm
SATURDAY 6th December - 10am - 2pm
We can't wait to see you there! ✨
#edinburgh
December 5, 2025 at 11:44 AM
The Bethany Christmas Market in partnership with St Stephens Comely Bank Church begins today! 🎀
FRIDAY 5th December - 4pm - 7pm
SATURDAY 6th December - 10am - 2pm
We can't wait to see you there! ✨
#edinburgh
FRIDAY 5th December - 4pm - 7pm
SATURDAY 6th December - 10am - 2pm
We can't wait to see you there! ✨
#edinburgh
You did it! You have successfully helped us raise £60,000 for the Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre in Edinburgh with The Big Give!
Thank you! 💜
Illustrations © Seobhan Hope 2025 licensed exclusively by The Bright Agency: www.thebrightagency.com
Thank you! 💜
Illustrations © Seobhan Hope 2025 licensed exclusively by The Bright Agency: www.thebrightagency.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM
You did it! You have successfully helped us raise £60,000 for the Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre in Edinburgh with The Big Give!
Thank you! 💜
Illustrations © Seobhan Hope 2025 licensed exclusively by The Bright Agency: www.thebrightagency.com
Thank you! 💜
Illustrations © Seobhan Hope 2025 licensed exclusively by The Bright Agency: www.thebrightagency.com
Caring Christmas Trees is 20 years old!
Emma was one of its founding members and still volunteers every year at collection sites and yes, there is still time to order your own Christmas Tree at www.caringchristmastrees.com.
Thank you so much for all you do Emma! 💜
Emma was one of its founding members and still volunteers every year at collection sites and yes, there is still time to order your own Christmas Tree at www.caringchristmastrees.com.
Thank you so much for all you do Emma! 💜
December 4, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Caring Christmas Trees is 20 years old!
Emma was one of its founding members and still volunteers every year at collection sites and yes, there is still time to order your own Christmas Tree at www.caringchristmastrees.com.
Thank you so much for all you do Emma! 💜
Emma was one of its founding members and still volunteers every year at collection sites and yes, there is still time to order your own Christmas Tree at www.caringchristmastrees.com.
Thank you so much for all you do Emma! 💜
This is your chance to double your Buy a Bed donation for this week only thanks to some of our anonymous supporters, The Big Give Scotland Fund and The Mackie Foundation!
https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006BIZFYA4
https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006BIZFYA4
December 3, 2025 at 10:15 AM
This is your chance to double your Buy a Bed donation for this week only thanks to some of our anonymous supporters, The Big Give Scotland Fund and The Mackie Foundation!
https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006BIZFYA4
https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006BIZFYA4
From NOW until our match target is reached, every £25 you donate towards Buy a Bed will be doubled!! 🛌
https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006BIZFYA4
https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006BIZFYA4
Buy a Bed – Big Give
Bethany’s Welcome Centre is 24/7 emergency accommodation in Edinburgh for people who would otherwise be forced to sleep outside this winter. Last season we supported 618 individuals with food, safety, accommodation, and individualised support to help guests move on into more permanent housing.…
donate.biggive.org
December 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
From NOW until our match target is reached, every £25 you donate towards Buy a Bed will be doubled!! 🛌
https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006BIZFYA4
https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006BIZFYA4
Issue 60 of The Bugle is now out!
Contributions made by people who use or who have used Bethany Christian Trust’s services, particularly those who attend The Bugle Creative Writing Group on Wednesday afternoons.
https://edinburghbugle.com/magazine/
🎨 by Natalija Petrovskaja
Contributions made by people who use or who have used Bethany Christian Trust’s services, particularly those who attend The Bugle Creative Writing Group on Wednesday afternoons.
https://edinburghbugle.com/magazine/
🎨 by Natalija Petrovskaja
November 30, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Issue 60 of The Bugle is now out!
Contributions made by people who use or who have used Bethany Christian Trust’s services, particularly those who attend The Bugle Creative Writing Group on Wednesday afternoons.
https://edinburghbugle.com/magazine/
🎨 by Natalija Petrovskaja
Contributions made by people who use or who have used Bethany Christian Trust’s services, particularly those who attend The Bugle Creative Writing Group on Wednesday afternoons.
https://edinburghbugle.com/magazine/
🎨 by Natalija Petrovskaja
Some residents from the Bethany Christian Centre joined Steph Macleod on his latest album!
They are excited to be joining him on stage at the Usher Hall on Saturday 6th December for the Origin Scotland Christmas Concert.
https://www.originscotland.org/4/event-details.php?id=3162
They are excited to be joining him on stage at the Usher Hall on Saturday 6th December for the Origin Scotland Christmas Concert.
https://www.originscotland.org/4/event-details.php?id=3162
November 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Some residents from the Bethany Christian Centre joined Steph Macleod on his latest album!
They are excited to be joining him on stage at the Usher Hall on Saturday 6th December for the Origin Scotland Christmas Concert.
https://www.originscotland.org/4/event-details.php?id=3162
They are excited to be joining him on stage at the Usher Hall on Saturday 6th December for the Origin Scotland Christmas Concert.
https://www.originscotland.org/4/event-details.php?id=3162
Earlier this month, Bethany Homes Glasgow had a free stay at the Old Place of Monreith through ’50 for Free’ with Landmark Trust.
They enjoyed trips to Port William, St Ninians Cave, Dumfries and plenty of time to cook meals together!
#thankyou #50forFree!
They enjoyed trips to Port William, St Ninians Cave, Dumfries and plenty of time to cook meals together!
#thankyou #50forFree!
November 28, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Earlier this month, Bethany Homes Glasgow had a free stay at the Old Place of Monreith through ’50 for Free’ with Landmark Trust.
They enjoyed trips to Port William, St Ninians Cave, Dumfries and plenty of time to cook meals together!
#thankyou #50forFree!
They enjoyed trips to Port William, St Ninians Cave, Dumfries and plenty of time to cook meals together!
#thankyou #50forFree!
With Christmas Day only 1 month away we have already sold an incredible 2516 trees! ✨
Delivery and Collections have begun so now is the time to order your Caring Christmas Tree!
https://www.caringchristmastrees.com/
#christmastrees
Delivery and Collections have begun so now is the time to order your Caring Christmas Tree!
https://www.caringchristmastrees.com/
#christmastrees
November 25, 2025 at 12:58 PM
With Christmas Day only 1 month away we have already sold an incredible 2516 trees! ✨
Delivery and Collections have begun so now is the time to order your Caring Christmas Tree!
https://www.caringchristmastrees.com/
#christmastrees
Delivery and Collections have begun so now is the time to order your Caring Christmas Tree!
https://www.caringchristmastrees.com/
#christmastrees
Temperatures have plummeted. ❄️
Every night there are people sleeping rough on the streets of Edinburgh.
Just £25 could save a life.
https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/donate/bed/
Every night there are people sleeping rough on the streets of Edinburgh.
Just £25 could save a life.
https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/donate/bed/
November 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Temperatures have plummeted. ❄️
Every night there are people sleeping rough on the streets of Edinburgh.
Just £25 could save a life.
https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/donate/bed/
Every night there are people sleeping rough on the streets of Edinburgh.
Just £25 could save a life.
https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/donate/bed/
We are encouraging individual Standard Entry sign-ups for the #EdinburghMarathon Festival in May 2026! 🏃♂️
This makes it easier for us to claim Gift Aid and it lowers our admin fees, meaning more money goes to where it matters most.
Sign up at https://www.edinburghmarathon.com/
This makes it easier for us to claim Gift Aid and it lowers our admin fees, meaning more money goes to where it matters most.
Sign up at https://www.edinburghmarathon.com/
November 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We are encouraging individual Standard Entry sign-ups for the #EdinburghMarathon Festival in May 2026! 🏃♂️
This makes it easier for us to claim Gift Aid and it lowers our admin fees, meaning more money goes to where it matters most.
Sign up at https://www.edinburghmarathon.com/
This makes it easier for us to claim Gift Aid and it lowers our admin fees, meaning more money goes to where it matters most.
Sign up at https://www.edinburghmarathon.com/
This Friday! The Ballad of Jack and Stacey is a brand new theatre piece from Creative Expressions. Tickets are sold out, but keep an eye on eventbrite.co.uk for updates.
Friday 21st November, 7:30pm at Greenbank Church.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ballad-of-jack-and-stacey-tickets-1776613481749
Friday 21st November, 7:30pm at Greenbank Church.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ballad-of-jack-and-stacey-tickets-1776613481749
November 19, 2025 at 10:45 AM
This Friday! The Ballad of Jack and Stacey is a brand new theatre piece from Creative Expressions. Tickets are sold out, but keep an eye on eventbrite.co.uk for updates.
Friday 21st November, 7:30pm at Greenbank Church.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ballad-of-jack-and-stacey-tickets-1776613481749
Friday 21st November, 7:30pm at Greenbank Church.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ballad-of-jack-and-stacey-tickets-1776613481749