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.
UN Sustainable Development Goal Delivery in Scotland: Call for Evidence
This report contains Shelter Scotland’s response to the call for evidence on the UN Sustainable Development Goal Delivery in Scotland.
Published: 30 April 2019
Shelter Scotland response to the Edinburgh Poverty Commission call for Evidence: "Pockets"
Shelter Scotland welcomes the opportunity to respond to the first phase of the Edinburgh Poverty Commission. This response sets out Shelter Scotland's views on poverty and wellbeing in Edinburgh, and how issues such as housing supply, affordability, homelessness, temporary accommodation and welfare reform contribute to poverty.
Published: 31 March 2019
Shelter Scotland Street begging Research (Edinburgh) 2019
This new research into begging in Edinburgh commissioned by the Edinburgh Community Safety Partnership, examines a range of data sources provided by three of Edinburgh’s major homelessness service providers between November 2016 and October 2018. This report was published in January 2019.
Published: 31 March 2019
Review of First Month's Rent Flexibilities Good Practice Guide
In August 2017, Shelter Scotland and the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) jointly published a First Month’s Rent Flexibilities Good Practice Guide. This was in response to concerns raised by Shelter Scotland staff that some housing associations were ceasing to be able to offer flexibility around the first month’s rent payment, which is expected by most housing associations in advance of starting a tenancy.
Published: 28 February 2019
Housing is a human right
This report provides an overview of housing as a human right in Scotland.
Published: 31 January 2019
Shelter Scotland response to the Work and Pensions Committee inquiry into the welfare safety net
Shelter Scotland welcomes the opportunity to respond to this Work and Pensions Committee inquiry on the welfare safety net. This response sets out Shelter Scotland's views on the role of the welfare safety net, how it currently meets the needs of those using it and how it can be improved.
Published: 31 December 2018
Short term lets in Scotland
This is a topic briefing on the issue of short term lets in Scotland. This paper focuses on the sharp growth in short term lets, their impact on housing availability and affordability, and what this means for Scottish households.
Published: 31 December 2018
Sex for rent in Scotland
This is a topic briefing detailing the extent of sex for rent in Scotland. By sex for rent, we mean an arrangement where someone is being asked for payment for their housing costs in the form of sexual favours.
Published: 30 November 2018
Briefing for the Scottish Government's Ending Homelessness Together debate
This briefing was produced ahead of the Scottish Government’s Ending Homelessness Together debate which was held on the 29th November 2018.
Published: 30 November 2018
Glasgow Community Hub Impact Report 2017-18
This report summarises and analyses the work and context of Shelter Scotland's Glasgow Community Hub in 2017/18, including the local area homelessness statistics, the impact of our advice and support, and our policy recommendations.
Published: 30 November 2018