Rock Trust - Youth Homeless Charity
@rocktrust.bsky.social
We’re dedicated to preventing youth homelessness and empowering young people to build brighter futures. Our vision is to end youth homelessness in Scotland.
Hosts of A Way Home Scotland | Founding member of Every Youth UK | Leaders of Upstream Scotland
Hosts of A Way Home Scotland | Founding member of Every Youth UK | Leaders of Upstream Scotland
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Same mission - new home. We're marking #WorldHomelessnessDay with the launch of our new website and evolved brand.
Youth homelessness is not inevitable, through bold-thinking, cross-sector collaboration and targeted support, we can end it for good.
Have a look 👉 www.rocktrust.org
Youth homelessness is not inevitable, through bold-thinking, cross-sector collaboration and targeted support, we can end it for good.
Have a look 👉 www.rocktrust.org
🔥 Ready to walk across fire for a cause?
💪 Take on Rock Trust’s Firewalk challenge, conquer fear in a resilience workshop, and help end youth homelessness in Scotland.
🍕 Free pizza from Pizza Geeks for all brave participants – sign up now!
https://tinyurl.com/mtdw5f4h
💪 Take on Rock Trust’s Firewalk challenge, conquer fear in a resilience workshop, and help end youth homelessness in Scotland.
🍕 Free pizza from Pizza Geeks for all brave participants – sign up now!
https://tinyurl.com/mtdw5f4h
Firewalk Challenge 2025
Walk across a two-metre bed of red-hot embers and help us end youth homelessness in Scotland!
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November 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
🔥 Ready to walk across fire for a cause?
💪 Take on Rock Trust’s Firewalk challenge, conquer fear in a resilience workshop, and help end youth homelessness in Scotland.
🍕 Free pizza from Pizza Geeks for all brave participants – sign up now!
https://tinyurl.com/mtdw5f4h
💪 Take on Rock Trust’s Firewalk challenge, conquer fear in a resilience workshop, and help end youth homelessness in Scotland.
🍕 Free pizza from Pizza Geeks for all brave participants – sign up now!
https://tinyurl.com/mtdw5f4h
"Despite all our successes, we are still only just scratching the surface of what still needs to be done."
Read Shea Moran's take on this year's annual Scottish homelessness conference.
#EndingYouthHomelessness @homelessnetwork.scot
www.rocktrust.org/hns-conferen...
Read Shea Moran's take on this year's annual Scottish homelessness conference.
#EndingYouthHomelessness @homelessnetwork.scot
www.rocktrust.org/hns-conferen...
More change is needed if we're to be 'world-leading' on housing rights - Rock Trust
Shae Moran from Rock Trust gives his take on this year’s Homeless Network Scotland Conference on homelessness prevention.
www.rocktrust.org
November 10, 2025 at 11:59 AM
"Despite all our successes, we are still only just scratching the surface of what still needs to be done."
Read Shea Moran's take on this year's annual Scottish homelessness conference.
#EndingYouthHomelessness @homelessnetwork.scot
www.rocktrust.org/hns-conferen...
Read Shea Moran's take on this year's annual Scottish homelessness conference.
#EndingYouthHomelessness @homelessnetwork.scot
www.rocktrust.org/hns-conferen...
A heartfelt thank you to Milton Quilters for donating 20 wonderful handmade quilts to our Youth Housing Hub!
These beautiful creations will bring warmth and comfort to young people as the colder months set in. Your generosity means so much and truly makes a difference.
#EndingYouthHomelessness
These beautiful creations will bring warmth and comfort to young people as the colder months set in. Your generosity means so much and truly makes a difference.
#EndingYouthHomelessness
November 8, 2025 at 11:15 AM
A heartfelt thank you to Milton Quilters for donating 20 wonderful handmade quilts to our Youth Housing Hub!
These beautiful creations will bring warmth and comfort to young people as the colder months set in. Your generosity means so much and truly makes a difference.
#EndingYouthHomelessness
These beautiful creations will bring warmth and comfort to young people as the colder months set in. Your generosity means so much and truly makes a difference.
#EndingYouthHomelessness
🔥 Happy Bonfire Night!
This month the legendary Firewalk returns Nov 20, one of Rock Trust’s most exciting fundraising events this autumn.
Spaces are limited, head to Rocktrust.org to register now and be part of something unforgetable!
#EndingYouthHomelessness
This month the legendary Firewalk returns Nov 20, one of Rock Trust’s most exciting fundraising events this autumn.
Spaces are limited, head to Rocktrust.org to register now and be part of something unforgetable!
#EndingYouthHomelessness
November 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM
🔥 Happy Bonfire Night!
This month the legendary Firewalk returns Nov 20, one of Rock Trust’s most exciting fundraising events this autumn.
Spaces are limited, head to Rocktrust.org to register now and be part of something unforgetable!
#EndingYouthHomelessness
This month the legendary Firewalk returns Nov 20, one of Rock Trust’s most exciting fundraising events this autumn.
Spaces are limited, head to Rocktrust.org to register now and be part of something unforgetable!
#EndingYouthHomelessness
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Nearly 40 organisations (and counting) launched their Housing Justice manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood election at the homelessness conference this week. 🧵
October 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Nearly 40 organisations (and counting) launched their Housing Justice manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood election at the homelessness conference this week. 🧵
📣 We are looking for a Trustee and Company Director to help us expand the range of skills around the table.
🔹 One with third sector, social care/youth work leadership or fundraising experience; and
🔹 One with experience of organisational development and HR.
www.rocktrust.org/vacancy/trus...
🔹 One with third sector, social care/youth work leadership or fundraising experience; and
🔹 One with experience of organisational development and HR.
www.rocktrust.org/vacancy/trus...
Trustee and Company Director - Rock Trust
Rock Trust is looking for Trustee and Company Director who can help us expand the range of skills around the table.
www.rocktrust.org
October 31, 2025 at 9:50 AM
📣 We are looking for a Trustee and Company Director to help us expand the range of skills around the table.
🔹 One with third sector, social care/youth work leadership or fundraising experience; and
🔹 One with experience of organisational development and HR.
www.rocktrust.org/vacancy/trus...
🔹 One with third sector, social care/youth work leadership or fundraising experience; and
🔹 One with experience of organisational development and HR.
www.rocktrust.org/vacancy/trus...
Continued investment is vital if we are serious as a nation about #EndingYouthHomelessness.
We welcome Scottish Government's announcement of increased funding, including a £1m investment in DHPs for local authorities, and an extra £100k added to an emergency fund for those at risk of homelessness.
We welcome Scottish Government's announcement of increased funding, including a £1m investment in DHPs for local authorities, and an extra £100k added to an emergency fund for those at risk of homelessness.
As the annual homelessness conference begins today, ScotGov has announced £1.6m for homelessness crisis measures including funding to tackle rough sleeping and support women who have experienced domestic abuse. Read more:
www.gov.scot/news/boostin...
www.gov.scot/news/boostin...
Boosting crisis support
New funding to prevent homelessness and expand emergency grants.
www.gov.scot
October 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Continued investment is vital if we are serious as a nation about #EndingYouthHomelessness.
We welcome Scottish Government's announcement of increased funding, including a £1m investment in DHPs for local authorities, and an extra £100k added to an emergency fund for those at risk of homelessness.
We welcome Scottish Government's announcement of increased funding, including a £1m investment in DHPs for local authorities, and an extra £100k added to an emergency fund for those at risk of homelessness.
If you share our vision of a Scotland where no young person is ever left behind, join us for our Firewalk, a unique event full of bravery, laughter, and a two-metre bed of red-hot embers.
This is a popular fundraising event, so don't miss out! https://www.rocktrust.org/event/firewalk-edinburgh/
This is a popular fundraising event, so don't miss out! https://www.rocktrust.org/event/firewalk-edinburgh/
October 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
If you share our vision of a Scotland where no young person is ever left behind, join us for our Firewalk, a unique event full of bravery, laughter, and a two-metre bed of red-hot embers.
This is a popular fundraising event, so don't miss out! https://www.rocktrust.org/event/firewalk-edinburgh/
This is a popular fundraising event, so don't miss out! https://www.rocktrust.org/event/firewalk-edinburgh/
📲 One major improvement on our new website is our unique user pathways. In practice, this means:
😃 Young people can have a relatable, jargon-free experience.
💼 Professionals can dive into the nitty gritty of our service models.
https://www.rocktrust.org/for-professionals/our-service-models/
😃 Young people can have a relatable, jargon-free experience.
💼 Professionals can dive into the nitty gritty of our service models.
https://www.rocktrust.org/for-professionals/our-service-models/
October 22, 2025 at 12:40 PM
📲 One major improvement on our new website is our unique user pathways. In practice, this means:
😃 Young people can have a relatable, jargon-free experience.
💼 Professionals can dive into the nitty gritty of our service models.
https://www.rocktrust.org/for-professionals/our-service-models/
😃 Young people can have a relatable, jargon-free experience.
💼 Professionals can dive into the nitty gritty of our service models.
https://www.rocktrust.org/for-professionals/our-service-models/
👋 Our new website includes intuitive enquiry forms that are specific to a wide range of circumstances young people at risk of homelessness might be experiencing.
📲 Explore our new website to discover our new and improved digital services.
https://www.rocktrust.org/find-support/make-an-enquiry/
📲 Explore our new website to discover our new and improved digital services.
https://www.rocktrust.org/find-support/make-an-enquiry/
October 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
👋 Our new website includes intuitive enquiry forms that are specific to a wide range of circumstances young people at risk of homelessness might be experiencing.
📲 Explore our new website to discover our new and improved digital services.
https://www.rocktrust.org/find-support/make-an-enquiry/
📲 Explore our new website to discover our new and improved digital services.
https://www.rocktrust.org/find-support/make-an-enquiry/
Same mission - new home. We're marking #WorldHomelessnessDay with the launch of our new website and evolved brand.
Youth homelessness is not inevitable, through bold-thinking, cross-sector collaboration and targeted support, we can end it for good.
Have a look 👉 www.rocktrust.org
Youth homelessness is not inevitable, through bold-thinking, cross-sector collaboration and targeted support, we can end it for good.
Have a look 👉 www.rocktrust.org
October 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Same mission - new home. We're marking #WorldHomelessnessDay with the launch of our new website and evolved brand.
Youth homelessness is not inevitable, through bold-thinking, cross-sector collaboration and targeted support, we can end it for good.
Have a look 👉 www.rocktrust.org
Youth homelessness is not inevitable, through bold-thinking, cross-sector collaboration and targeted support, we can end it for good.
Have a look 👉 www.rocktrust.org
We welcome @mairimcallan.bsky.social re-affirming today Scottish Government's commitment to growing Housing First and to creating more homes. We now need to see the recommended levels of investment needed to truly meet Scottish housing needs.
September 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
We welcome @mairimcallan.bsky.social re-affirming today Scottish Government's commitment to growing Housing First and to creating more homes. We now need to see the recommended levels of investment needed to truly meet Scottish housing needs.
One of the young people we support joined our CEO @rocktrust-kate.bsky.social and their Project Worker to meet with Màiri McAllan MSP and share their experience of our Housing First for Youth, delivered in partnership with fifecouncil.bsky.social, providing permanent homes and personalised support.
July 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
One of the young people we support joined our CEO @rocktrust-kate.bsky.social and their Project Worker to meet with Màiri McAllan MSP and share their experience of our Housing First for Youth, delivered in partnership with fifecouncil.bsky.social, providing permanent homes and personalised support.
📌 We're recruiting!
Key competencies:
▪️Working as part of a small team.
▪️Reliability
▪️Professionalism
▪️Ability to multi-task
▪️Ability to work on own initiative
To find out more and apply, download the job pack 👉 www.rocktrust.org/wp-content/u...
#EndingYouthHomelessness #JobVacancy
Key competencies:
▪️Working as part of a small team.
▪️Reliability
▪️Professionalism
▪️Ability to multi-task
▪️Ability to work on own initiative
To find out more and apply, download the job pack 👉 www.rocktrust.org/wp-content/u...
#EndingYouthHomelessness #JobVacancy
July 10, 2025 at 8:26 AM
📌 We're recruiting!
Key competencies:
▪️Working as part of a small team.
▪️Reliability
▪️Professionalism
▪️Ability to multi-task
▪️Ability to work on own initiative
To find out more and apply, download the job pack 👉 www.rocktrust.org/wp-content/u...
#EndingYouthHomelessness #JobVacancy
Key competencies:
▪️Working as part of a small team.
▪️Reliability
▪️Professionalism
▪️Ability to multi-task
▪️Ability to work on own initiative
To find out more and apply, download the job pack 👉 www.rocktrust.org/wp-content/u...
#EndingYouthHomelessness #JobVacancy
🗨️ “I’m so grateful I could cry,” said one of the Rock Trust young people who took part in this unforgettable experience!
If you haven't read our blog about the experience yet 👉 www.rocktrust.org/young-people...
#EndingYouthHomelessness
If you haven't read our blog about the experience yet 👉 www.rocktrust.org/young-people...
#EndingYouthHomelessness
June 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
🗨️ “I’m so grateful I could cry,” said one of the Rock Trust young people who took part in this unforgettable experience!
If you haven't read our blog about the experience yet 👉 www.rocktrust.org/young-people...
#EndingYouthHomelessness
If you haven't read our blog about the experience yet 👉 www.rocktrust.org/young-people...
#EndingYouthHomelessness
We want to extend our thanks to Paul McLennan for his collaboration and dedication to addressing the causes of youth homelessness.
Welcome to our new Housing Minister Màiri McAllan. We’re encouraged to see the Scottish Government renew their commitment to tackling the current housing emergency.
👇
Welcome to our new Housing Minister Màiri McAllan. We’re encouraged to see the Scottish Government renew their commitment to tackling the current housing emergency.
👇
June 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM
We want to extend our thanks to Paul McLennan for his collaboration and dedication to addressing the causes of youth homelessness.
Welcome to our new Housing Minister Màiri McAllan. We’re encouraged to see the Scottish Government renew their commitment to tackling the current housing emergency.
👇
Welcome to our new Housing Minister Màiri McAllan. We’re encouraged to see the Scottish Government renew their commitment to tackling the current housing emergency.
👇
We’ve got the keys.
But we need your help to add warmth, colour, and comfort, for a young person starting fresh. #MakeItHome
Donate Today www.rocktrust.org/make-it-home
But we need your help to add warmth, colour, and comfort, for a young person starting fresh. #MakeItHome
Donate Today www.rocktrust.org/make-it-home
June 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
We’ve got the keys.
But we need your help to add warmth, colour, and comfort, for a young person starting fresh. #MakeItHome
Donate Today www.rocktrust.org/make-it-home
But we need your help to add warmth, colour, and comfort, for a young person starting fresh. #MakeItHome
Donate Today www.rocktrust.org/make-it-home
From soft furnishings to a fresh coat of paint - what’s your top tip to #MakeItHome?
Share here and help us raise awareness of our #MakeItHome campaign, running throughout June.
👉 www.rocktrust.org/make-it-home/
#EndingYouthHomelessness
Share here and help us raise awareness of our #MakeItHome campaign, running throughout June.
👉 www.rocktrust.org/make-it-home/
#EndingYouthHomelessness
June 9, 2025 at 10:45 AM
From soft furnishings to a fresh coat of paint - what’s your top tip to #MakeItHome?
Share here and help us raise awareness of our #MakeItHome campaign, running throughout June.
👉 www.rocktrust.org/make-it-home/
#EndingYouthHomelessness
Share here and help us raise awareness of our #MakeItHome campaign, running throughout June.
👉 www.rocktrust.org/make-it-home/
#EndingYouthHomelessness
We’ve launched our #MakeItHome Fund, setting up and transforming homes for young people moving on from homelessness in Scotland.
Donate today and turn four walls into a future 💛
👉 www.rocktrust.org/make-it-home
#EndingYouthHomelessness
Donate today and turn four walls into a future 💛
👉 www.rocktrust.org/make-it-home
#EndingYouthHomelessness
June 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
We’ve launched our #MakeItHome Fund, setting up and transforming homes for young people moving on from homelessness in Scotland.
Donate today and turn four walls into a future 💛
👉 www.rocktrust.org/make-it-home
#EndingYouthHomelessness
Donate today and turn four walls into a future 💛
👉 www.rocktrust.org/make-it-home
#EndingYouthHomelessness
Two years ago we transformed an unused building into safe accommodation for young people through our Live and Work project.
Since then, it's been home to 18 young people in West Lothian who were affected by homelessness.
🗨️ "It's the safest place I have been".
👉 www.rocktrust.org/live-and-wor...
Since then, it's been home to 18 young people in West Lothian who were affected by homelessness.
🗨️ "It's the safest place I have been".
👉 www.rocktrust.org/live-and-wor...
Live and Work in West Lothian: two years on - Rock Trust
In 2023, Rock Trust launched Live and Work in West Lothian, transforming an unused building into safe, shared accommodation for young people.
www.rocktrust.org
May 26, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Two years ago we transformed an unused building into safe accommodation for young people through our Live and Work project.
Since then, it's been home to 18 young people in West Lothian who were affected by homelessness.
🗨️ "It's the safest place I have been".
👉 www.rocktrust.org/live-and-wor...
Since then, it's been home to 18 young people in West Lothian who were affected by homelessness.
🗨️ "It's the safest place I have been".
👉 www.rocktrust.org/live-and-wor...
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It's happening next week!
Join this free online learning event hosted by the St Martin in the Fields Charity Scottish Frontline Network, @rocktrust.bsky.social and Cyrenians!
Join this free online learning event hosted by the St Martin in the Fields Charity Scottish Frontline Network, @rocktrust.bsky.social and Cyrenians!
May 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
It's happening next week!
Join this free online learning event hosted by the St Martin in the Fields Charity Scottish Frontline Network, @rocktrust.bsky.social and Cyrenians!
Join this free online learning event hosted by the St Martin in the Fields Charity Scottish Frontline Network, @rocktrust.bsky.social and Cyrenians!
Join our team and help us to put an end to youth homelessness in Scotland 👇
National Prevention Manager opportunity with youth #homelessness charity @rocktrust.bsky.social leading delivery of their innovative national Upstream Prevention Programme tinyurl.com/sp394dkx £36,128 – £40,686 Perth/hybrid
National Prevention Manager with The Rock Trust – Goodmoves
Mission StatementOur long-term vision: To end youth homelessness.Our more immediate mission: To ensure that every young person in Scotland has access to expert youth specific services to assist...
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May 21, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Join our team and help us to put an end to youth homelessness in Scotland 👇
🚨 We’re hiring a National Prevention Manager 🚨
Lead our Upstream Prevention Programme and manage our services in Perth. Join us to prevent youth homelessness in Scotland.
📅 Deadline to apply: 8th June
📄 Download the job pack and apply here: www.rocktrust.org/vacancies/
#EndingYouthHomelessness
Lead our Upstream Prevention Programme and manage our services in Perth. Join us to prevent youth homelessness in Scotland.
📅 Deadline to apply: 8th June
📄 Download the job pack and apply here: www.rocktrust.org/vacancies/
#EndingYouthHomelessness
May 16, 2025 at 11:32 AM
🚨 We’re hiring a National Prevention Manager 🚨
Lead our Upstream Prevention Programme and manage our services in Perth. Join us to prevent youth homelessness in Scotland.
📅 Deadline to apply: 8th June
📄 Download the job pack and apply here: www.rocktrust.org/vacancies/
#EndingYouthHomelessness
Lead our Upstream Prevention Programme and manage our services in Perth. Join us to prevent youth homelessness in Scotland.
📅 Deadline to apply: 8th June
📄 Download the job pack and apply here: www.rocktrust.org/vacancies/
#EndingYouthHomelessness
We are thrilled to present next week on our 'Live & Work' service after being selected as best practice!
We'll share our journey from repurposing an out-of-use care home into affordable housing for young people in West Lothian.
👉 Join for free on 21 May!
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We'll share our journey from repurposing an out-of-use care home into affordable housing for young people in West Lothian.
👉 Join for free on 21 May!
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
May 14, 2025 at 11:09 AM
We are thrilled to present next week on our 'Live & Work' service after being selected as best practice!
We'll share our journey from repurposing an out-of-use care home into affordable housing for young people in West Lothian.
👉 Join for free on 21 May!
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We'll share our journey from repurposing an out-of-use care home into affordable housing for young people in West Lothian.
👉 Join for free on 21 May!
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Rock Trust is looking for a passionate new Trustee to join our diverse and dedicated Board!
📄Download the job pack and apply: www.rocktrust.org/wp-content/u...
📅 Closing date: 18 May
📩 Any questions? Contact Evie McLaren, Head of Corporate Services at evie.mclaren@rocktrust.org
📄Download the job pack and apply: www.rocktrust.org/wp-content/u...
📅 Closing date: 18 May
📩 Any questions? Contact Evie McLaren, Head of Corporate Services at evie.mclaren@rocktrust.org
May 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Rock Trust is looking for a passionate new Trustee to join our diverse and dedicated Board!
📄Download the job pack and apply: www.rocktrust.org/wp-content/u...
📅 Closing date: 18 May
📩 Any questions? Contact Evie McLaren, Head of Corporate Services at evie.mclaren@rocktrust.org
📄Download the job pack and apply: www.rocktrust.org/wp-content/u...
📅 Closing date: 18 May
📩 Any questions? Contact Evie McLaren, Head of Corporate Services at evie.mclaren@rocktrust.org