🎉 Breaking News! A new national housing agency announced today by FM John Swinney will accelerate affordable homebuilding in Scotland. Our research & campaigns helped push for this bold step. We now need ambition to be matched by the money needed to make it a reality. 🗨️ shelterscotland.org/MHSR

"People want to contribute and give back to the community. We just need the guidance and support to make this place home" 🧡 ITV spoke to young people like Motaz who are all in different stages of rebuilding their lives in the UK www.itv.com/news/2026-01...

New LIVE #UofGSpotlight podcast episode! 🚨🎧 Host @kezdugdale.bsky.social challenges Scotland’s political leaders on public service reform, the fiscal challenge facing Scotland, whether politicians can work together, devolution, the NHS, and more. Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/3XQz...

It’s been a true joy to work with Craig as a much valued peer from whom I’ve learned a great deal. I’m already thinking of all the insights and chats I’ll miss! Wishing you the very best and looking forward to seeing you soon Craig & having a fair few good blethers before the Autumn!!

Scotland's #HousingEmergency was caused by decades of underinvestment in the social housing it needs, but it CAN be ended - if Scotland's next Government commits to building at least 15,693 social homes each year of their term. Help us get that commitment. 👉 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding

📢 We're looking for a Policy Officer to join our team. You’ll lead on specific advocacy priorities and respond to changes in laws, policies, and practices that affect refugees, people seeking asylum, and other displaced groups in Scotland. 👉Interested? Find out more here: scottishrefugeecounc...

🗨️ We asked children what they would say to Scotland’s First Minister about not having a safe & secure home. One child put it simply. If they can see Scotland doesn’t have enough affordable homes, why can’t our leaders? ❤️ Like + 🔄 Share. Help make sure Scotland's politicians see this letter.

Yesterday’s news doesn’t change the reality for over 10,000 children in Scotland, who will grow up stuck in a broken housing system, waiting for action that matches the scale of the #HousingEmergency. Our children deserve better, but it will only change if we act now ✊ 🔗 shelterscotland.org/ActCH

More than £4 billion of public investment will support the delivery of 36,000 additional affordable homes over the next four years, finance secretary Shona Robison confirmed as she delivered the Scottish Government’s final budget before May’s election.

📢 The Scottish Government announced their draft budget for 2026/27 in the Scottish Parliament yesterday afternoon. Read the initial response from our director Gillian McLees: ▶️ www.cih.org/news/cih-rea...

We have now updated our analysis, including: - Why the health settlement looks too tight, especially given pay deals; - Initial look at capital cuts; - Why the income tax changes are expensive and change little; - More details on child poverty plans. fraserofallander.org/a-budget-whe...

The Scottish Child Payment is a lifeline for families, but only if it keeps pace with rising costs. Failing to increase it beyond the statutory minimum puts more pressure on parents already doing everything they can. Our full response to today's #ScotBudget: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...

More funding for social housing in Scotland is a step forward - but it is nowhere near enough for the scale of the #HousingEmergency. Without new money and a credible plan, homelessness, child poverty and public costs will keep rising. More from our Director, here: 👉 shelterscotland.org/SB26AW

Calls for Scottish government to provide more help with housing costs ahead of this afternoon's Budget announcement: in today's BBC News 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We cannot accept a system that traps people in poverty, isolates them in poor-quality accommodation, prevents them from working, and exposes them to hostility and hatred. Politicians must choose compassion over cruelty. Take action: scottishrefugeecouncil.good.do/compassion-n...

Yesterday our Head of Policy, Strategy & Comms @charischittick.bsky.social spoke on STV news about what we want to see in today’s #ScotBudget. Our calls in full: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...

In her latest blog, ahead of the #ScottishBudget announcement today, our CEO, Justina Murray calls on the First Minister to show children living in poverty that he is listening. She urges him to set out clear and concrete plans to lift families out of poverty for good.

I have so, so many good memories of Denis. I valued so highly his depth & breadth of knowledge & expertise; his strategic, political & tactical insight & skills; and his genuine passion & commitment. And what a storyteller! Denis made such an impact in his time with us @shelterscotland.bsky.social.

❗ Tomorrow's Scottish Budget is a defining moment for how we address homelessness and achieve housing justice for people. If Scotland wants to be credible on this, three decisions are essential. Read a @bigissue.com opinion piece by HNS chief exec Maggie Brünjes: www.bigissue.com/opinion/scot...

"The power of the Glasgow welcome has not diminished" An uplifting piece on hope and community 🧡 www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Today is the last day of our campaign. For people forced to flee their homes, your kindness provides warmth, dignity & HOPE. If you can, please donate today to help rebuild lives and help someone start again in safety. Thank you for all of your support 🧡 🔗 ow.ly/tx3k50XTVZA

📆 Scotland’s Budget will be announced next week. If we’re serious about ending the #HousingEmergency, there’s no way around it: at least 15,693 social homes must be built every year of the next parliament. 🏠 📢 Remind our party leaders they must deliver. 🔗 shelterscotland.org/EmailLeaders

People want a just and compassionate Scotland - not one where 1 in 4 of our #children are in #poverty. During the #ScotBudget process, every MSP can help make sure @scotgov invests in giving every child a good start in life through the #ScottishChildPayment. www.povertyalliance.org/briefing-sco...

🌟 We're looking for a Programming Fellow to develop part of this year’s Refugee Festival Scotland, running 12 - 21 June. The role is a fantastic learning opportunity for an emerging producer or curator interested in the arts and themes of migration. FIND OUT MORE 👉 ow.ly/mwNN50XTjzr

👶 10,180 children are trapped in temporary accommodation in Scotland, with 41 more every day. 💡 The solution? Build at least 15,693 social homes every year of the next parliament - not the fewest since 2020/21: our current reality. 📝 Sign here to help end the injustice 🔗 shelterscotland.org/ActCH

The latest research from the Local Government Information Unit’s (LGIU) third annual State of Local Government Finance in Scotland report reveals that all councils who responded will be increasing council tax and decreasing their spending on services this year.

In the next @scotgov #ScotBudget - and in #ScottishGE26 - poliltical leaders need to listen to the people. Thousands are saying #ScotlandDemandsBetter investment in the things that will build a better future for all of us. www.scotland-demands-better.com/demands

🏠 15,693. That’s the minimum number of social homes Scotland must deliver every year of the next parliament to end the #HousingEmergency. Our housing emergency is the result of political inaction, but you can help us get Scotland the homes it desperately needs. 📢 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding

📢CAS has long called for an #energy #Debt Relief Scheme, but the current proposals from Ofgem are inadequate to meet the scale of the crisis in #Scotland. 🗒️ Accessible, compassionate and enduring debt relief is desperately needed – this problem cannot be solved with limited, one-off support.🧵(1/3)

More and more, people's incomes never seem enough to cover life’s essentials. In his new blog, our Ralph Hartley explains how our politicians can work towards a #MinimumIncomeGuarantee that will provide the secure foundation we all need. www.povertyalliance.org/blog-minimum...

Share is hosting its 'Net zero made simple: What every organisation needs to know' webinar on February 5th

"This is one of the biggest things people get wrong about the asylum system: survival is mistaken for safety. You can be alive, sheltered, and still profoundly harmed." 🖋️ Gulwali Passarlay on his own experiences and the misconceptions around the asylum system in the UK. inews.co.uk/opinion/chil...

Registrations are now live for the first three episodes of our foreCASt election mini-series. Book your place today to be part of the conversation on some of the most pressing issues going into the Holyrood elections and hear insight from experts 👇

Very much looking forward to working with you Gillian! Best wishes Alison 🙌🏻

Public Health Scotland has published a new report which highlights the role of adequate housing as a fundamental component of the right to health. It outlines dimensions of housing that shape health inequalities & provides evidence relevant to Scotland. ▶️ publichealthscotland.scot/media/36462/...

6️⃣ Thousands of you joined us and other charities & organisations in Edinburgh for the Scotland Demands Better march - to fight for a fair Scotland for everybody 👆 That's just a handful of key moments from 2025, but together we achieved even more. Thank you for standing with us. #HousingEmergency

4️⃣ In your tens of thousands, you signed petitions and campaigned for change. Politicians across Scotland got more than 25,000 emails from our movement in 2025 5️⃣ You helped amplify our ground-breaking "In Their Own Words" report, exploring the impact temporary accommodation has on children's lives

As the new year begins, we'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported our winter appeal so far. Leaving everyone & everything behind is something that no-one should have to face. Your donation & kindness can help someone start again in safety Thank you🧡 ow.ly/7X2b50XS25u

Back after the Christmas break and taking a moment to reflect. In 2024/25, OPFS supported single parents across Scotland with advice, advocacy and one-to-one support while continuing to push for the change families need. 📄 Annual Report: opfs.org.uk/who-we-are/a... #SingleParents #BackToWork

Supporting refugees and people seeking asylum to learn English helps boost the Scottish economy benefiting both students and the wider community. www.scotsman.com/education/co...

Temperatures have dropped. If you are worried about anyone who is rough sleeping in this freezing weather, here’s how to help.

2026 will be a decisive year for Scotland, where an election will determine the future of social housing and whether housing injustice will continue. #HousingEmergency ⬇️ Here's some key moments you helped shape in 2025. Let's continue the momentum and create more moments this year. 💪

What happened at this year's homelessness conference? It was the biggest to date and the 2-day programme was bursting with discussions, debates, breakouts and inspiring keynotes. Refresh your memory or catch up on what you missed in our picture-packed conference report: buff.ly/xwFzO6A

A recent report showed a 38% rise in the number of people who had slept rough the night before they presented to Fife Council as homeless.

Today at FMQs, Paul Sweeney MSP reminded ministers that 2 in 5 calls to us this festive season are from people urgently seeking temporary accommodation. Your donation will help us fight for social justice, more social homes, and an end to the #HousingEmergency. 💝 shelterscotland.org/Winter25-BS

A 3D billboard featuring the Gran Squad has landed in Glasgow, with a message for Scotland’s party leaders: Enough promises. It's time to build Scotland. Build hope. Build social homes. Help us tell them: 🏡 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding Billboard press release: 🔗 shelterscotland.org/GS3DBB

To read more about the Scottish Government's latest housing statistics, and a response from Shelter Scotland Director, @alisonwatson.bsky.social, visit the link below. 🔗 shelterscotland.org/AHSPd25

📰 The latest house building stats from the Scottish Government 👇 ➡️ 4,580 starts (⬇️ 11%) ➡️ 4,468 approvals (⬇️ 14%) ➡️ 5,494 completions (⬇️ 14%) These stats show that affordable home delivery remains too slow and too late for the thousands of children spending Christmas in temporary accommodation.

🎅 Getting your Christmas cards from us doesn’t just spread festive cheer. It helps us build a future where everyone has a safe place to call home. #HousingEmergency ⏰ There’s still time to get our 30-card bundle for just £3 💌 shelterscotland.org/XmasBundle

@shelterscotland.bsky.social are hiring for 3 Housing Rights Workers 💰£31,600 📍On site: Glasgow 🕒Full time To find out more please visit: tinyurl.com/2eu647h2