Homeless Network Scotland
@homelessnetwork.scot
We believe a future without homelessness is possible. Homeless Network Scotland is the national membership body of organisations and individuals committed to this future. homelessnetwork.scot
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As our bio states, we believe a future without homelessness is possible. Homeless Network Scotland is the national membership body of organisations and individuals committed to this future. 👇
As our bio states, we believe a future without homelessness is possible. Homeless Network Scotland is the national membership body of organisations and individuals committed to this future. 👇
A crucial step in ensuring the Ask and Act duty to prevent homelessness (which All in for Change helped shape) works as intended. The pilots will test the duty in real-world settings & explore how services can work together to identify people at risk of homelessness earlier - then act to prevent it.
A series of pilot projects aimed at finding new ways of preventing people from becoming homeless in Scotland have been given the green light.
15 pilot ‘Ask & Act’ homelessness prevention projects revealed
A series of pilot projects aimed at finding new ways of preventing people from becoming homeless in Scotland have been given the green light.
www.scottishhousingnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:14 AM
A crucial step in ensuring the Ask and Act duty to prevent homelessness (which All in for Change helped shape) works as intended. The pilots will test the duty in real-world settings & explore how services can work together to identify people at risk of homelessness earlier - then act to prevent it.
Reposted by Homeless Network Scotland
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector
This month we visit @homelessnetwork.scot's conference to hear about sector efforts to combat the #HousingEmergency; input from: Maggie Brünjes, @floellabenjamin.bsky.social @salvationarmyuk.bsky.social and more
Read it here: buff.ly/aWVaf4z
This month we visit @homelessnetwork.scot's conference to hear about sector efforts to combat the #HousingEmergency; input from: Maggie Brünjes, @floellabenjamin.bsky.social @salvationarmyuk.bsky.social and more
Read it here: buff.ly/aWVaf4z
November 17, 2025 at 10:47 AM
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector
This month we visit @homelessnetwork.scot's conference to hear about sector efforts to combat the #HousingEmergency; input from: Maggie Brünjes, @floellabenjamin.bsky.social @salvationarmyuk.bsky.social and more
Read it here: buff.ly/aWVaf4z
This month we visit @homelessnetwork.scot's conference to hear about sector efforts to combat the #HousingEmergency; input from: Maggie Brünjes, @floellabenjamin.bsky.social @salvationarmyuk.bsky.social and more
Read it here: buff.ly/aWVaf4z
Great reflections on this year's conference from Shea, a key participant at this year's conference 🙌
"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 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Great reflections on this year's conference from Shea, a key participant at this year's conference 🙌
Reposted by Homeless Network Scotland
Debates around refugees and homelessness have turned toxic, and people are paying the price.
We’re calling on ministers to protect rights, lead with compassion, and work with those on the frontline to find real solutions. #HousingEmergency
📢 Read our joint open letter
🔗 shelterscotland.org/OLRH
We’re calling on ministers to protect rights, lead with compassion, and work with those on the frontline to find real solutions. #HousingEmergency
📢 Read our joint open letter
🔗 shelterscotland.org/OLRH
Open Letter to Scottish and UK Govts - Refugee Homelessness - Shelter Scotland
A joint open letter, signed by over 30 housing, refugee rights and equalities organisations in Scotland.
shelterscotland.org
November 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Debates around refugees and homelessness have turned toxic, and people are paying the price.
We’re calling on ministers to protect rights, lead with compassion, and work with those on the frontline to find real solutions. #HousingEmergency
📢 Read our joint open letter
🔗 shelterscotland.org/OLRH
We’re calling on ministers to protect rights, lead with compassion, and work with those on the frontline to find real solutions. #HousingEmergency
📢 Read our joint open letter
🔗 shelterscotland.org/OLRH
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Last week, we were pleased to host a workshop at Scotland's national homelessness conference, organised by @homelessnetwork.scot in partnership with @salvationarmyuk.bsky.social.
Read about our 'Rights in Reach' session here ➡️ bit.ly/3JBpcga
#Homelessness #AccessToJustice #LegalRights
Read about our 'Rights in Reach' session here ➡️ bit.ly/3JBpcga
#Homelessness #AccessToJustice #LegalRights
November 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Last week, we were pleased to host a workshop at Scotland's national homelessness conference, organised by @homelessnetwork.scot in partnership with @salvationarmyuk.bsky.social.
Read about our 'Rights in Reach' session here ➡️ bit.ly/3JBpcga
#Homelessness #AccessToJustice #LegalRights
Read about our 'Rights in Reach' session here ➡️ bit.ly/3JBpcga
#Homelessness #AccessToJustice #LegalRights
This year’s homelessness conference was personal — and powerful. Over two days, we were informed, inspired, moved, and entertained. Here are just a few standout moments…
October 31, 2025 at 8:02 AM
This year’s homelessness conference was personal — and powerful. Over two days, we were informed, inspired, moved, and entertained. Here are just a few standout moments…
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. 🧵
A massive THANK YOU to everyone who came to this year's conference. We heard so many brilliant stories, wide ranging discussions and insights - particularly from people with direct & frontline experience of homelessness - and met so many brilliant, dedicated people. Keep an eye out for the report!
October 29, 2025 at 11:25 AM
A massive THANK YOU to everyone who came to this year's conference. We heard so many brilliant stories, wide ranging discussions and insights - particularly from people with direct & frontline experience of homelessness - and met so many brilliant, dedicated people. Keep an eye out for the report!
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 9:12 AM
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...
All set for the start of this year's annual homelessness conference - It's Personal: the human face of the housing emergency. See you in a bit!
October 27, 2025 at 8:17 AM
All set for the start of this year's annual homelessness conference - It's Personal: the human face of the housing emergency. See you in a bit!
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📢1 day to go!
What: #ScotlandDemandsBetter march & rally
Where: Edinburgh, assemble at the Scottish Parliament from 10am and then march onto The Meadows
Who: Everyone demanding a decent and dignified life free from poverty.
Why: Because change happens when we stand together and demand it
What: #ScotlandDemandsBetter march & rally
Where: Edinburgh, assemble at the Scottish Parliament from 10am and then march onto The Meadows
Who: Everyone demanding a decent and dignified life free from poverty.
Why: Because change happens when we stand together and demand it
October 24, 2025 at 7:25 AM
📢1 day to go!
What: #ScotlandDemandsBetter march & rally
Where: Edinburgh, assemble at the Scottish Parliament from 10am and then march onto The Meadows
Who: Everyone demanding a decent and dignified life free from poverty.
Why: Because change happens when we stand together and demand it
What: #ScotlandDemandsBetter march & rally
Where: Edinburgh, assemble at the Scottish Parliament from 10am and then march onto The Meadows
Who: Everyone demanding a decent and dignified life free from poverty.
Why: Because change happens when we stand together and demand it
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And yet more great coverage for #ScotlandDemandsBetter, this time in the Sunday Mail by @jenniferhyland.bsky.social
Join these campaigner and thousands of others on 25th October in Edinburgh www.scotland-demands-better.com
Join these campaigner and thousands of others on 25th October in Edinburgh www.scotland-demands-better.com
October 19, 2025 at 7:55 PM
And yet more great coverage for #ScotlandDemandsBetter, this time in the Sunday Mail by @jenniferhyland.bsky.social
Join these campaigner and thousands of others on 25th October in Edinburgh www.scotland-demands-better.com
Join these campaigner and thousands of others on 25th October in Edinburgh www.scotland-demands-better.com
We look forward to delivering training to support peer mentor volunteers with Wheatley Care, who are recruiting for people with experience of recovery, homelessness or other challenges who can use that experience to help others.
Find out more and get involved: www.wheatley-care.com/work-with-us...
Find out more and get involved: www.wheatley-care.com/work-with-us...
October 22, 2025 at 10:42 AM
We look forward to delivering training to support peer mentor volunteers with Wheatley Care, who are recruiting for people with experience of recovery, homelessness or other challenges who can use that experience to help others.
Find out more and get involved: www.wheatley-care.com/work-with-us...
Find out more and get involved: www.wheatley-care.com/work-with-us...
📢 Conference speaker news 📢
Gordon will lead a breakout on solutions to end the housing emergency and protect children from more harm, informed by Shelter Scotland's powerful report 'In Their Own Words' about children's experiences of temporary accommodation.
Full programme: buff.ly/n2T78lT
Gordon will lead a breakout on solutions to end the housing emergency and protect children from more harm, informed by Shelter Scotland's powerful report 'In Their Own Words' about children's experiences of temporary accommodation.
Full programme: buff.ly/n2T78lT
October 21, 2025 at 7:02 AM
📢 Conference speaker news 📢
Gordon will lead a breakout on solutions to end the housing emergency and protect children from more harm, informed by Shelter Scotland's powerful report 'In Their Own Words' about children's experiences of temporary accommodation.
Full programme: buff.ly/n2T78lT
Gordon will lead a breakout on solutions to end the housing emergency and protect children from more harm, informed by Shelter Scotland's powerful report 'In Their Own Words' about children's experiences of temporary accommodation.
Full programme: buff.ly/n2T78lT
📢 Who's who at this year's homelessness conference?
We're pleased to be welcoming Helen Murdoch, Assistant Territorial Director for Strategic Operations & Development (Scotland) at The Salvation Army - our event partner. Full programme and booking options: buff.ly/n2T78lT
We're pleased to be welcoming Helen Murdoch, Assistant Territorial Director for Strategic Operations & Development (Scotland) at The Salvation Army - our event partner. Full programme and booking options: buff.ly/n2T78lT
October 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
📢 Who's who at this year's homelessness conference?
We're pleased to be welcoming Helen Murdoch, Assistant Territorial Director for Strategic Operations & Development (Scotland) at The Salvation Army - our event partner. Full programme and booking options: buff.ly/n2T78lT
We're pleased to be welcoming Helen Murdoch, Assistant Territorial Director for Strategic Operations & Development (Scotland) at The Salvation Army - our event partner. Full programme and booking options: buff.ly/n2T78lT
Baroness Floella Benjamin and Eireann McAuley are both powerful and inspiring advocates for progressive change and we're honoured to have both speak at Scotland's annual homelessness conference next week. Find details of their keynotes and the full programme plus booking options: buff.ly/1kAI56b
October 20, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Baroness Floella Benjamin and Eireann McAuley are both powerful and inspiring advocates for progressive change and we're honoured to have both speak at Scotland's annual homelessness conference next week. Find details of their keynotes and the full programme plus booking options: buff.ly/1kAI56b
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"...We demand the means to live decent, dignified lives in a society that raises up rather than punches down." - @rozfoyer.bsky.social @scottishtuc.bsky.social
Read more: www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
Hear more from Roz at the Scotland Demands Better rally on Sat 25th Oct in Edinburgh.
Read more: www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
Hear more from Roz at the Scotland Demands Better rally on Sat 25th Oct in Edinburgh.
October 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
"...We demand the means to live decent, dignified lives in a society that raises up rather than punches down." - @rozfoyer.bsky.social @scottishtuc.bsky.social
Read more: www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
Hear more from Roz at the Scotland Demands Better rally on Sat 25th Oct in Edinburgh.
Read more: www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
Hear more from Roz at the Scotland Demands Better rally on Sat 25th Oct in Edinburgh.
A wee reminder! Get your applications in before 5pm, 27 October.
We're hiring!
Are you looking for a rewarding role with real influence? This is a pivotal post working at the forefront of the collective effort to end homelessness in Scotland.
⏩ Find out more and apply: buff.ly/rQ15JkY
Are you looking for a rewarding role with real influence? This is a pivotal post working at the forefront of the collective effort to end homelessness in Scotland.
⏩ Find out more and apply: buff.ly/rQ15JkY
October 16, 2025 at 7:43 AM
A wee reminder! Get your applications in before 5pm, 27 October.
📢 Just 2 weeks until Scotland's annual homelessness conference. Check out the updated programme of speakers and sessions, and find a link to book your spot: homelessnetwork.scot/upcoming-eve...
October 14, 2025 at 10:36 AM
📢 Just 2 weeks until Scotland's annual homelessness conference. Check out the updated programme of speakers and sessions, and find a link to book your spot: homelessnetwork.scot/upcoming-eve...
On #WorldHomelessDay, check out our new Network Briefing, packed full of reports, research, opportunities - plus latest updates to the programme for the annual homelessness conference on Oct 27 & 28: us3.campaign-archive.com?u=01130236da...
October 10, 2025 at 8:29 AM
On #WorldHomelessDay, check out our new Network Briefing, packed full of reports, research, opportunities - plus latest updates to the programme for the annual homelessness conference on Oct 27 & 28: us3.campaign-archive.com?u=01130236da...
Poverty is the key driver of homelessness. So we're pleased to welcome Emma Jackson from Citizens Advice Scotland to this year's conference. Emma will deliver a breakout exploring why people are trapped in poverty and solutions to lift them out if it.
⏩ Details in full programme: buff.ly/lUHSlRS
⏩ Details in full programme: buff.ly/lUHSlRS
October 7, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Poverty is the key driver of homelessness. So we're pleased to welcome Emma Jackson from Citizens Advice Scotland to this year's conference. Emma will deliver a breakout exploring why people are trapped in poverty and solutions to lift them out if it.
⏩ Details in full programme: buff.ly/lUHSlRS
⏩ Details in full programme: buff.ly/lUHSlRS
Last night MSPs voted through the Housing (Scotland) Bill, which includes important new 'Ask and Act' measures to prevent homelessness more effectively across a wider range of public bodies. Read more on why this matters and what needs to happen next:
Housing (Scotland) Bill set to cement homelessness prevention in law - Homeless Network Scotland: we are all in
The Bill’s prevention measures in Part 5, if resourced and delivered properly, will create a robust legal framework for preventing homelessness. Along with
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October 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Last night MSPs voted through the Housing (Scotland) Bill, which includes important new 'Ask and Act' measures to prevent homelessness more effectively across a wider range of public bodies. Read more on why this matters and what needs to happen next:
We're hiring!
Are you looking for a rewarding role with real influence? This is a pivotal post working at the forefront of the collective effort to end homelessness in Scotland.
⏩ Find out more and apply: buff.ly/rQ15JkY
Are you looking for a rewarding role with real influence? This is a pivotal post working at the forefront of the collective effort to end homelessness in Scotland.
⏩ Find out more and apply: buff.ly/rQ15JkY
September 30, 2025 at 8:47 AM
We're hiring!
Are you looking for a rewarding role with real influence? This is a pivotal post working at the forefront of the collective effort to end homelessness in Scotland.
⏩ Find out more and apply: buff.ly/rQ15JkY
Are you looking for a rewarding role with real influence? This is a pivotal post working at the forefront of the collective effort to end homelessness in Scotland.
⏩ Find out more and apply: buff.ly/rQ15JkY
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Looking for an opportunity to be involved in major programmes addressing #homelessness in Scotland? @homelessnetwork.scot are recruiting for an Impact Lead!
📍Glasgow/hybrid
💷£40,832 – £43,716
📅 35 hours
tinyurl.com/46xjt2kt
📍Glasgow/hybrid
💷£40,832 – £43,716
📅 35 hours
tinyurl.com/46xjt2kt
September 25, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Looking for an opportunity to be involved in major programmes addressing #homelessness in Scotland? @homelessnetwork.scot are recruiting for an Impact Lead!
📍Glasgow/hybrid
💷£40,832 – £43,716
📅 35 hours
tinyurl.com/46xjt2kt
📍Glasgow/hybrid
💷£40,832 – £43,716
📅 35 hours
tinyurl.com/46xjt2kt
We're hiring!
Are you looking for a rewarding role with real influence? This is a pivotal post working at the forefront of the collective effort to end homelessness in Scotland.
⏩ Find out more and apply: buff.ly/rQ15JkY
Are you looking for a rewarding role with real influence? This is a pivotal post working at the forefront of the collective effort to end homelessness in Scotland.
⏩ Find out more and apply: buff.ly/rQ15JkY
September 24, 2025 at 8:47 AM
We're hiring!
Are you looking for a rewarding role with real influence? This is a pivotal post working at the forefront of the collective effort to end homelessness in Scotland.
⏩ Find out more and apply: buff.ly/rQ15JkY
Are you looking for a rewarding role with real influence? This is a pivotal post working at the forefront of the collective effort to end homelessness in Scotland.
⏩ Find out more and apply: buff.ly/rQ15JkY