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.
Affordable Housing Need in Scotland - Summary Report September 2015
This paper provides an executive summary of the full Affordable Housing Need in Scotland report, which presents the findings from research conducted in 2015 which sought to estimate the need for affordable housing in Scotland as a whole.
Published: 31 October 2015
Gypsy/Travellers and Financial Exclusion - An examination of Best Practice in the development of financial capability
The financial experience of the Gypsy/Traveller community is complex with high levels of money and debt problems, poor access to eligible benefits, and high costs of living compounding to make independent financial management challenging for the community.
Published: 30 October 2015
Affordable Housing Need - Final Report September 2015
This report presents the findings from research conducted in 2015 which sought to estimate the need for affordable housing across Scotland as a whole. The research was commissioned by Shelter Scotland, the Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland and the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA).
Published: 30 October 2015
Shelter Scotland’s response to the Welfare Reform Committee’s call for written evidence on the future delivery of social security in Scotland
Shelter Scotland welcomes the Welfare Reform Committee’s call for written evidence on the future delivery of social security in Scotland.
Published: 30 September 2015
Preventing Homelessness and Reducing Reoffending - Insights from service users of the Supporting Prisoners; Advice Network, Scotland
This reports details the findings of in-depth interviews with 16 service users of the Supporting Prisoners; Advice Network about their experience of housing, homelessness and the strong link with re-offending.
Published: 30 September 2015
An analysis of Shelter Scotland client data in 2014
This paper provides a statistical summary and analysis of the individuals Shelter Scotland helped in 2014 through our advice and support services across the country.
Published: 30 September 2015
Community Justice (Scotland) Bill – Stage I Evidence
Evidence submitted by Shelter Scotland for Stage 1 of the Community Justice (Scotland) Bill.
Published: 31 August 2015
Shelter Scotland’s response to the Devolution (Further Powers) Committee’s call for written evidence on the Scotland Bill
Shelter Scotland welcomes the Devolution (Further Powers) Committee's call for written evidence on the Scotland Bill.
Published: 31 August 2015
Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: stage 1 evidence Shelter Scotland submission
Shelter Scotland believe that central to the Scottish Government's long-term programme of land reform should be an ambition to reduce inequality and improve the wellbeing of everyone in Scotland.
Published: 31 August 2015
Consultation on proposals for a Lobbying Transparency Bill
We have a long history of engaging fully, successfully and legitimately with the Scottish Parliament and elected members and agree that “lobbying is a legitimate and valuable activity”. A key part of our role, and that of many third sector organisations across the country, is to stand up for and ensure that the voice of our clients and vulnerable groups is heard in the parliamentary process.
Published: 30 July 2015