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Ending homelessness in Scotland, one person at a time.
www.bethanychristiantrust.com
Pick up your Caring Christmas Tree from the 29th of November!
Scroll along to find your nearest collection point 🎄
Order today!

🔸www.caringchristmastrees.com
☎️ 0131 561 8948
November 14, 2025 at 10:37 AM
We love to celebrate our volunteers!

Susan is involved with all areas of Clay Café, a community café space we run in partnership with @community_clay in Possilpark.

Read her story: www.bethanychristiantrust.com/volunteer-spotlight-clay-cafe
November 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
This year the staff would love to take the residents to the Light Show at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, create in a pottery workshop plus head to trampolining and go karting! 🎁

Donate and help give their residents a Christmas to remember.
https://www.justgiving.com/page/anne-hope-house-8
November 6, 2025 at 9:23 AM
For £25, you can help an individual by providing access to 24-hour accommodation, hot food, and 24/7 wrap around and personalised support.

Please support those caught in the crisis of homelessness and buy a bed today. https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/buy-a-bed/
🎨 © Seobhan Hope 2025.
November 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
"These women lift me up. They give me support. No matter if it’s a good day or a bad day, whether I’m silent or more talkative, they always help me." ~June*

www.bethanychristiantrust.com/welcomehome
*names changed to protect identities
October 31, 2025 at 2:11 PM
We are looking for #Edinburgh based volunteers to carry out a range of DYI jobs, repairs and maintenance across Bethany buildings, services and flats
Could you spare some time?

Learn more and apply at https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/handyperson-edinburgh/
October 30, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Become a Befriender! 💜

Bethany Christian Trust’s ‘Passing the Baton’ befriending training equips you to build meaningful connections with people who have previously been homeless or who are at risk of homelessness in #Edinburgh.
https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/ptb-get-involved/
Passing the Baton - Befriending Service in Edinburgh
Bethany Christian Trust’s ‘Passing the Baton’ befriending training equips you to build meaningful connections with people who have previously been homeless or who are at risk of homelessness in #Edinburgh.
www.bethanychristiantrust.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Caring Christmas Trees is now live and ready to take your orders!
https://www.caringchristmastrees.com/

The ethical Christmas Tree choice this winter 🎄
#edinburgh #glasgow #fife
October 28, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Just £25 could mean the difference between a night on the freezing winter streets or having a safe place to stay with professional help and support out of crisis.

https://bethanychristiantrust.com/donate/bed
🎨© Seobhan Hope 2025. Licensed exclusively by The Bright Agency
October 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
“I know I’m not the finished article, but I am convinced that this path is the right one.”

Read Fraser's story in this year's Annual Report. Download today: www.bethanychristiantrust.com/welcomehome
#bethanychristiantrust
October 26, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Time for a clear out?

Bethany Christian Trust will take great care of your house clearance and also offers free furniture uplifts.

Get in touch with our Logistics team on 0131 561 8904 or email warehouse@bethanychristiantrust.com today!

https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/donate-to-a-shop/
October 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
We are only 1 week away from the Caring Christmas Trees site going live! 🎄

From the 28th October you can order your tree size and whether you want to collect it from one of our many collection sites or even have it delivered straight to your door!

www.caringchristmastrees.com
#nearlytime
October 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Connect to Community helped Andy to navigate the journey between prison and life in a new community, to make the step from benefits to paid employment, to engage with health services, and to find security and stability.

Read his story in the report. www.bethanychristiantrust.com/welcomehome
October 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
We are now inviting teams and individuals to sign up as volunteers for our Caring Christmas Trees collection points across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lothians and Fife!
💚❤️

Pick your location and sign up at https://www.caringchristmastrees.com/volunteer
Thank you!! 🎄
Volunteer | Caring Christmas Trees
Volunteer with Caring Christmas Trees at one of our collection sites.
www.caringchristmastrees.com
October 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
This #WorldHomelessnessDay we reflect on the shocking statistic just released that homeless related deaths were up 9% last year.

With this in mind, please share that our Welcome Centre is once again open and now operating at ELS House in Gorgie, #Edinburgh!
October 10, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Rem attends our Toastie Club in #Aberdeen!

In this year’s Annual Report, he relates his pain of being a stranger in a country as living in the dark and the moment the sun came up through the help of Bethany Christian Trust.

Read his story in the report. www.bethanychristiantrust.com/welcomehome
October 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Free community activities in Edinburgh! 👇
October 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM
We are desperately seeking catering volunteers for our Welcome Centre in Edinburgh!

If you have or know of a small team who could get together for an evening to cook and serve a meal to our guests we would love to hear from you!

Email welcomecentreadmin@bethanychristiantrust.com or DM us!
October 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Steven and Sowda are both residents at Kharis Court, Bethany’s residential unit for young people.

Read their story in the report. Download today: www.bethanychristiantrust.com/welcomehome
October 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Thank you to everyone that came to last week's Supporter Celebration!

The night was a fantastic reminder of the work across Scotland and how we can play our part in ending homelessness in this country, one person at a time.

Catch up on YouTube here: https://loom.ly/MArYylA
September 30, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Today is the day! 🎉
The Bethany Supporter Celebration is happening tonight!

If you are unable to be with us in person you can watch the whole event livestreamed from 6:50pm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwtFm6iJtMA
Bethany's Supporter Celebration 2025
We are so grateful for all the ways that you, our supporters, engage with the work of Bethany. Whether you volunteer for us in a service or project, raise mo...
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September 25, 2025 at 10:52 AM
We have been so encouraged by all your positive reactions to this year's report! 💜 ‘Home’ is more than just a building; it is a bedrock, a deep sense of love and belonging, a place to be known.
https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/welcomehome/
September 24, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Today is #ScottishHousingDay!

With the theme focusing on the importance of good neighbours and community, we wanted to highlight all the amazing community groups and cafes we run across Scotland!

You can discover what is on in your area at https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/get-help/.
September 17, 2025 at 8:35 AM
What does home mean to you? 🏠

That is the question we are exploring in this year's Annual Report. We've asked people from across Bethany's services to share their story and reflect on the true meaning of home for their lives.

https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/welcomehome/
Annual Report 2025 – Welcome Home – Bethany Christian Trust
This year's Annual Report from Bethany Christian Trust
www.bethanychristiantrust.com
September 16, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Hi #Edinburgh!
Become a befriender to someone experiencing loneliness and change a life.
https://loom.ly/u2Ve2U8

Please share with your congregation and let's continue creating and maintaining connections to those struggling with loneliness in the city.
September 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM