Press releases and statements
First Minister must go much further on housing says charity
Shelter Scotland has said the First Minister’s keynote address this afternoon failed to adequately address Scotland’s housing emergency.
Posted on 17 Oct 2023
First Minister must go much further on housing says charityShelter Scotland take to the streets to mark World Homeless Day
Shelter Scotland staff and volunteers will take their campaign against the housing emergency to streets across Scotland tomorrow (Tuesday, 10th October) to mark World Homeless Day.
Posted on 10 Oct 2023
Shelter Scotland take to the streets to mark World Homeless DayScotland's performance in ensuring right to adequate housing is falling short, new research finds
New research published by Shelter Scotland has found that Scotland is not performing well in ensuring people have the right to adequate housing.
Posted on 02 Oct 2023
Scotland's performance in ensuring right to adequate housing is falling short, new research findsLatest figures show Scottish Government neglecting social housing
Figures released today show the Scottish Government is choosing to neglect social housing according to Shelter Scotland. The charity warned that if ministers failed to pick up the sluggish pace of social housing delivery, Scotland’s housing emergency would continue to get worse.
Posted on 12 Sep 2023
Latest figures show Scottish Government neglecting social housingProgramme for Government fails on housing say Shelter Scotland
The Programme for Government outlined by First Minister Humza Yousaf today fails to meet the challenge of ending Scotland’s housing emergency according to Shelter Scotland.
Posted on 05 Sep 2023
Programme for Government fails on housing say Shelter Scotland16,000 homeless kids: no more excuses, it’s time to act - Shelter Scotland reacts to latest homelessness stats
Leading housing and homelessness charity Shelter Scotland has slammed government inaction on the housing emergency following the publication of shocking new homelessness figures.
Posted on 29 Aug 2023
16,000 homeless kids: no more excuses, it’s time to act - Shelter Scotland reacts to latest homelessness statsShelter Scotland welcomes two new committee members
Shelter Scotland has welcomed two new members to its committee - Annie Mauger-Thompson and Jamie Kinlochan - bringing a varied and diverse wealth of experience to the charity’s ongoing fight for home.
Posted on 03 Aug 2023
Shelter Scotland welcomes two new committee membersTake action to address ethnic inequalities in Scottish social housing, calls new report
A new report has called on Scottish social landlords and the housing sector to make key changes to improve the experience of social housing for people from minoritised ethnic groups.
Posted on 10 Jul 2023
Take action to address ethnic inequalities in Scottish social housing, calls new reportHomelessness and housing need set to rise as housing delivery slows to crawl
Three of Scotland’s leading housing organisations have issued a stark warning that Scotland faces increasing homelessness if urgent action is not taken to increase the number of affordable and social homes being built across the country.
Posted on 27 Jun 2023
Homelessness and housing need set to rise as housing delivery slows to crawlShelter Scotland visit Holyrood to demand action on temporary accommodation
Leading housing and homelessness charity Shelter Scotland will take to Holyrood to call for urgent action to address Scotland’s chronic over reliance on temporary accommodation.
Posted on 08 Jun 2023
Shelter Scotland visit Holyrood to demand action on temporary accommodation