Over 9,500 children in Scotland will wake up on Christmas morning without a place to call home. This is the highest number on record.
Yes, we are outraged too.
Forced to stay in unfit, temporary accommodation, often with damp and mould, that is cramped and unsuitable for a family to live in.
This is not a home.
Donate today. Be there when it matters most.
But how did it come to this?
A lack of affordable homes in Scotland means the housing emergency is spiralling. More people are struggling in temporary accommodation or being forced onto the streets.
My first six weeks living in temporary accommodation left me traumatised for life.
- Fashmina
This is unacceptable.
We must act now.
Your donation today could:
answer an emergency call from a family who are facing the fear and uncertainty of being made homeless
help to pay for legal advice to help a family in crisis keep their home
advocate for access to secure and permanent homes for everyone
Your donation won’t be restricted to a single project but will be used wherever it’s needed most to help those fighting for their right to a safe home.
You could help us be there when it matters most.
FIGHT FOR HOME
We exist to defend the right to a safe home, because home is everything. The fight to end the housing emergency starts here.
How we helped in 2022/23
16,800 people got advice through our helpline and webchat services.
1 million + visits to our online advice pages.
Help us in a way that works for you
Donate over the phone or by post
It's simple to donate to Shelter Scotland by phone or post. Call us now on 0300 330 1234.
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Make a positive difference and celebrate a life by donating in memory of a loved one.
Leave a gift in your will
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Gift Aid
The government's Gift Aid scheme means that, if you pay tax in the UK, we can reclaim tax on your donations.
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