Policy library
In this library you will find our latest policy reports, briefings, consultation responses, evidence for Scottish Parliament committees etc. This policy work underpins all of our advocacy and influencing activity to bring about change.
The Social Value of Social Homes in Scotland 2025
This report is the culmination of a three year research project by HACT, commissioned by Shelter Scotland. The report shows the social value that a social home in Scotland can provide. The project was supported by 20 partner landlords, including local authorities and housing associations who collected data from tenants moving into their new social home for the project.
Published: 19 August 2025
Shelter Scotland briefing: In Their Own Words - Children's Experiences in Temporary Accommodation
A briefing paper about Shelter Scotland's groundbreaking research, In Their Own Words: Children's Experiences in Temporary Accommodation.
Published: 28 May 2025
In Their Own Words: Children's Experiences in Temporary Accommodation
This research was commissioned from De Montfort University and University College London and examines how children live their lives in temporary accommodation in Scotland, through their own words and stories.
Published: 3 March 2025
Shelter Scotland briefing: Scottish Budget Scrutiny 2025/26
A briefing paper outlining Shelter Scotland’s response to the 2025/26 Scottish Budget, as proposed by the Scottish Government on 4 December 2024.
Published: 9 January 2025
Shelter Scotland briefing: Scottish Budget 2025/26
A briefing paper outlining Shelter Scotland’s policy asks ahead of the 2025/26 Scottish Budget, due to be published on 4 December 2024.
Published: 19 November 2024
Joint Report: Child Poverty and the Housing Emergency
Joint report by Shelter Scotland and Aberlour on the links between child poverty and the housing emergency.
Published: 24 October 2024
Joint Report: Gender and the Housing Emergency
This is a joint report by Shelter Scotland and Engender exploring the experiences and impact of Scotland’s housing emergency in relation to women’s equality.
Published: 6 October 2024
Shelter Scotland briefing: Programme for Government 2024-25
A Shelter Scotland briefing paper for MSPs ahead of the First Minister's Programme for Government announcement on 4 September 2024.
Published: 2 September 2024
Open Letter to Aberdeen Councillors on Aberdeen's Housing Emergency
An open letter to Aberdeen City Councillors on behalf of nine organisations in the city, calling on councillors to declare a local housing emergency and commit to the actions needed to tackle the emergency in Aberdeen.
Published: 2 September 2024
Shelter Scotland written submission: Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee Pre-Budget Scrutiny Call for Views, 2025-26
A written response from Shelter Scotland to the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee’s call for views as part of their pre-budget scrutiny process in advance of the 2025-26 Scottish Budget.
Published: 22 August 2024