Press releases and statements
New project will show the positive impact of social housing
Leading housing and homelessness charity Shelter Scotland has launched a new project which will demonstrate the positive impact of new social homes developed in partnership with the Housing Associations’ Charitable Trust (HACT).
Posted on 24 May 2023
New project will show the positive impact of social housingShelter Scotland campaign aims to put social housing at top of First Minister’s agenda
Leading housing and homelessness charity Shelter Scotland is running a campaign targeted at the new First Minister, with the aim of making social housing top of the agenda for the Scottish Government.
Posted on 28 Apr 2023
Shelter Scotland campaign aims to put social housing at top of First Minister’s agendaShelter Scotland publish report highlighting systemic failures in temporary homeless accommodation
Leading housing and homelessness charity Shelter Scotland, alongside six sector partners have co-produced a report, setting out the key findings of The Homeless Rights Advocacy Project’s Practitioner Forum.
Posted on 12 Apr 2023
Shelter Scotland publish report highlighting systemic failures in temporary homeless accommodationShelter Scotland urge new FM to tackle housing emergency with dedicated housing minister
Ahead of the announcement of the new leader of the SNP and ultimately the new First Minister of Scotland, Shelter Scotland is urging the winning candidate to give housing a seat at the Cabinet table by appointing a new Cabinet-level minister focused entirely on housing and homelessness.
Posted on 27 Mar 2023
Shelter Scotland urge new FM to tackle housing emergency with dedicated housing ministerPoverty stats lay bare Scotland's broken and biased housing system
Poverty stats lay bare Scotland’s broken and biased housing system.
Posted on 23 Mar 2023
Poverty stats lay bare Scotland's broken and biased housing systemShelter Scotland joined by Lord Provost to open new Aberdeen Office
Shelter Scotland’s brand-new Aberdeen Office was officially opened today (Friday 3rd March) by Lord Provost of Aberdeen, Councillor David Cameron.
Posted on 03 Mar 2023
Shelter Scotland joined by Lord Provost to open new Aberdeen OfficeShelter Scotland respond to Scottish Housing Regulator report of an ‘emerging risk of systematic failure in local authority homelessness services’
Shelter Scotland has responded to today’s report by the Scottish Housing Regulator, outlining the emerging risk of systematic failure within local authority homelessness services, particularly in securing temporary and permanent accommodation.
Posted on 09 Feb 2023
Shelter Scotland respond to Scottish Housing Regulator report of an ‘emerging risk of systematic failure in local authority homelessness services’Rise in homelessness reflects government choices say Shelter Scotland
The rise in homelessness reported in statistics published today reflect that Scottish Government's choice to deprioritise the fight against homelessness according to Shelter Scotland.
Posted on 31 Jan 2023
Rise in homelessness reflects government choices say Shelter ScotlandLatest housing statistics show the Scottish Government is choosing not to fix the housing emergency
The latest housing statistics for Scotland have been published today, showing an overall decrease in approvals and starts for social homes during the last 12 months.
Posted on 24 Jan 2023
Latest housing statistics show the Scottish Government is choosing not to fix the housing emergencyCost of Living Act has had “no significant impact” says Shelter Scotland
The Cost of Living Act, which promised a rent freeze and eviction moratorium, has had no significant impact on Shelter Scotland’s clients, particularly in the social rented sector, the housing and homelessness charity has said.
Posted on 23 Jan 2023
Cost of Living Act has had “no significant impact” says Shelter Scotland