On World AIDS Day I wear my decades old red ribbon and remember with love the dear friends I lost and think with love of the dear friends living with HIV ❤️

Writing in today’s Scotland on Scotland I reflect on the UK Government’s budget this week. Without doubt, scrapping the two child limit was the right thing to do. A hard fought win for campaigners. The fight continues to enable all of us to afford every day essentials ⬇️👀

😱 After six years in "temporary" accommodation, Alicia & her son feel forgotten. No family should be trapped in the housing system waiting for a place to call home. This is the reality of the #HousingEmergency. We need more social homes, and you can help. Sign up 👉 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding

Her legacy will be valued as much as she will be missed. All the very best @sallyannkelly1.bsky.social 🙌🏻

We are so grateful to @sallyannkelly1.bsky.social for the wisdom and insight she has brought to the CCPS Board for over a decade. We wish her all the very best for the next chapter! @aberlourcharity.bsky.social

📖 Racial Inequality in Scotland: State of the Nation Vol. 1 is out now. This new reference guide from CRER sets out the impact of systemic racism on BME communities in Scotland in areas including employment, housing, mental health and criminal justice. www.crer.org.uk/s/CRER-SotN-...

Get your Christmas cards sorted ☃️ Our Value Bundle is just £3 for 30 cards, featuring three beautiful Scottish designs. Get a bargain, tick off your list, and help us support those hit by the #HousingEmergency. 🎄 Bundle: shelterscotland.org/XmasBundle 🎁 More cards: shelterscotland.org/XmasGifting

Together with IKEA, we invited three mums to share their experiences of parenting while homeless in temporary accommodation. Being a parent while homeless can be next-level difficult, but with your donation, you can help us support families like these. 💝 To donate 👉 shelterscotland.org/Winter25-BS

The important report, based on Citizens Advice Scotland’s national data, shows how public debt and deductions are driving child poverty, and how this burden falls disproportionately on women, single parents and disabled households.

"our message to the chancellor on Wednesday is: prioritise the harms and address them." We want the Wednesday budget announcement to address the never-ending cost of living crisis, and aim for fairness and compassion. Read on 👇 tfn.scot/opinion/lets...

We're looking forward to welcoming delegates to The Big Conversation in Glasgow tomorrow, our signature event for young and new housing professionals, kindly supported by Kingdom Housing Association and Waverley Housing. Follow all of the updates at #TBC2025

A Night at the Trades Hall is here! Music, fashion, a pop-up shop of our best fashion pieces, and a live vote to pick the 'Fashion for Social Change' winner; eveningwear created entirely from our rag stock. 📸 Behind the scenes sneak peak from an entrant ✨ Get tickets: shelterscotland.org/THFashion

David, our Head of Impact, spoke to STV News about how rising energy bills are forcing families to choose between heating their homes or eating — and in some cases, to go without both. 🧵(1/2) #energybills

Monthly, players of The Scotto help support our mission to end homelessness in Scotland, providing life-changing services to those in need. Thank you It’s a simple way to make a big impact. If you’d like to learn more about how you can play and support Cyrenians, visit www.thescotto.com/cyrenians/

David (Head of Impact) and Natasha (Head of the Extra Help Unit) spoke at the @energy-action-scot.bsky.social Conference today, sharing evidence on fuel poverty, energy debt and wider energy issues. Great to connect, learn and collaborate to better support people struggling with energy costs.

Our #BlackFriday offers are live until Monday 1 December at midnight. Every purchase helps towards ending the #HousingEmergency. ✉️ 3 for £10 on Xmas Cards 🎁 3 for £10 on Wrapping Paper 🎄 2 for £15 on Xmas Crackers 👗 25% off Pre-Loved Items Shop deals that do good. ➡️ shelterscotland.org/BlackFriday

On BBC Radio Scotland tonight, David, our Head of Impact, stressed that people are already doing everything possible to keep warm this winter. He called on government and regulators to take the action needed to support those most at risk. #energy #winter

🗨️ Alison Hammond chats with Alicia about life in temporary accommodation, with a son who has never spent Christmas in his own home. 🫶 Your donation could help us fight for a future where everyone in Scotland has access to a safe, secure & affordable home. 🎁 Donate: shelterscotland.org/Winter25-BS

"I arrived here as a child refugee — now I’m a chef at Michelin-star restaurants" Delighted to see our friend Nestor featured in today's Standard. What a superstar 🌟 www.standard.co.uk/news/nestor-...

Communications Manager @shelterscotland.bsky.social - translate their bold strategy into compelling narratives that provoke action, shape public conversation, & make the housing emergency impossible to ignore. 🕔Full time 💵£43,338 📌Edinburgh tinyurl.com/3m5452y4 #Comms #Manager #Hybrid

📈 Scotland needs at least 15,693 social homes per year for the next 5 years to stop homelessness from rising. #HousingEmergency 📉 And yet, only 4,841 were built in the 2024 calendar year. 👇 Add your name and together, we can build Scotland. shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding

⚠️ Every day we delay, more children in Scotland will grow up in temporary accommodation, more families will be pushed into poverty, and more people will be locked out of safe, secure & affordable housing. We need to build Scotland, build hope & build more social homes shelterscotland.org/FinSecN25

🕐 Lunch time never tasted so good. 🥪 5% from every item sold from the M&S Christmas Food on the Move range is donated to us, helping ensure we can continue supporting families across Scotland that are impacted by the #HousingEmergency. Enjoy your break while helping someone else catch theirs.

Come and join Women in Social Housing (WISH) North West for a creative evening of Festive Wreath Making, networking and nibbles! 🩷 We look forward to seeing you there! www.wishnetwork.org/events/north... #networking #event #wreathmaking #NorthWest #WISH #WomeninSocialHousing

The Renters' Rights Act finally has Royal Assent! Watch our video to find out what it will mean for private tenants.

Every 15 minutes a family in Scotland loses their home. #HousingEmergency 🏠 Why? Decades of under-investment in social housing has created a shortage of truly affordable homes. ✨ The solution? Build more social homes. Now. Help us make our politicians take notice 👉 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding

Unpack results from the UK’s first-ever survey focused entirely on housing professionals under the age of 35 at this free online webinar: ▶️ A Sector in Transformation - CIH Futures Survey Results ▶️ 9 December ▶️ 12:30 - 14:00 Find out more and book here: buff.ly/k3Yn1mo

📢 The programme for Scotland’s Housing Festival 2026 is now live! 🎉 Taking place just weeks before the election, this is where we'll unpack the latest housing policy, debate the big issues, and share actionable insights that matter for your work. Check it out here: buff.ly/l3MFJj4

The Chartered Institute of Housing is recruiting an Engagement Manager – Scotland

We've got your Christmas gifting essentials all wrapped up 👇 💌 Cards 🎁 Wrapping Paper 🎉 Crackers 💻 eCards Wrap your presents while helping to end the #HousingEmergency. That’s a festive win-win. 🎄 Shop now 🛍️ shelterscotland.org/XmasGifting

📣 Calling all art lovers. An extremely generous customer has donated a collection of original artwork from renowned local artist, Stephen French, to our shop in Dundee. Each piece has been personally valued & priced by Stephen to help support the fight against the local #HousingEmergency. 1️⃣ of 2️⃣

We're pleased to share the news that the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS) has appointed Benaifer Bhandari and Jonathan Williams as Co-CEOs. Read the announcement here: www.strath.ac.uk/whystrathcly...

Great reflections on this year's conference from Shea, a key participant at this year's conference 🙌

💸 Rent too high? 📉 Wish mortgage rates were lower? 🔑 No place to call home? 💡 The Gran Squad has the solution: Build Scotland. Build hope. Build social housing. Stand with the Grans and tell our party leaders they've got work to do. #HousingEmergency ✍️ shelterscotland.org/EmailLeaders

"With energy debt at an eye-watering £4.4 billion, the level of relief outlined is but a flicker in the dark." Read our Director of Impact's Herald column about the energy debt and winter fuel crisis 👇 tfn.scot/opinion/ofge...

📣📣 We have FREE ENTRY available for #EMF2026!! 😀 Whether it’s your first 5K or a marathon, every step you take raises crucial funds to help us deliver life-changing services & stand up for people’s right to safety. Are you up for the challenge? Secure your spot today!! 🏃‍♀️ shorturl.at/16QRv

Debates around refugees and homelessness have turned toxic, and people are paying the price. We’re calling on ministers to protect rights, lead with compassion, and work with those on the frontline to find real solutions. #HousingEmergency 📢 Read our joint open letter 🔗 shelterscotland.org/OLRH

Shelter: Debates around refugees and homelessness have turned toxic, and people are paying the price @shelterscotland.bsky.social www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/68797

We have signed Shelter's open letter calling for the UK Government to take action so that the asylum system does not make people homeless by design, and for the Scottish Government to ensure the local authorities facing the biggest homelessness pressures have the funding they need.

❌ 10,180 = The number of children in Scotland without a permanent home. ✔️ 0 = The number of homeless children if the Scottish Government commits to building at least 15,693 social homes per year for the next five years. 🫵 You can help end the #HousingEmergency. 👉 shelterscotland.org/ActCH

The Gran Squad's 'Granifesto' is simple: Build Scotland. Build hope. Build social housing. 🔨 Meanwhile, party leaders are drafting their manifesto's right now. Tell them Scotland can't wait any longer for the social homes we need. #HousingEmergency Get them told! 👉 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding

⏰ CLOSING on Monday! Interested in applying for our Communications Officer or Policy and Public Affairs Manager roles? Find out more and apply now 👉 scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/jobs

🔔🏃🎄 Join the The Great Scottish Christmas Run in Inverleith Park this December! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just want to enjoy a fun, festive day out, the Great Scottish Christmas run is for you!

💚 A big thank you to everyone who has been signing and sharing our letter to the Prime Minister. 💪 With your help, we've already collected 556 signatures. 📣 Let's keep pushing for long overdue change! 👉 opfs.org.uk/policy-and-c... #TransformingChildMaintenance

Delighted to hear this - huge congratulations Ben ⭐️

Julia has provided such creative and inspiring leadership and I wish her the very best in her next chapter

There's only a few places left to book for our in-person Seminar in 3 weeks. Join us as we share with other advisers the challenges you’re seeing, stay up to date with the latest developments & consider tactics to best support clients through this period of change. cpag.org.uk/training-and...

🫐🍁 We’re partnering with Dishoom Edinburgh, with our Green Skills Centre’s fruity produce going into their new alcohol free drink the Ruby Royale! Proceeds from the Ruby Royale will help us tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness - why not pop into Dishoom before Nov 16th and try it?

⏳ 28 years. That’s how long it will take, at the Scottish Government’s current rate of housebuilding, to reduce the number of children living in temporary accommodation in Scotland from 10,180 to 0. #HousingEmergency Add your name if you agree this is far too long. ✍️ shelterscotland.org/ActCH