Not all progress is loud. Sometimes it looks like this… baby otters playing safely in our green spaces (although these pups certainly aren’t quiet!)

@TheScotto players raise vital funds for Cyrenians. Last year we received an incredible £50k in unrestricted funding from The Scotto which helps us meet people where they are, and support them without time limits or restrictions.

"...we need to get to that place where policymakers and others are prepared to accept that prevention argument and accept the value of investment in prevention." - Cyrenians CEO, Ewan Aitken is stepping down this summer with a challenge to get serious about preventing homelessness.

Today we want to say thank you to Comic Relief!  With the support of their long term funding we can engage more young people with policy change, provide more opportunities for them to thrive, and offer spaces that enable them to realise their full potential.

Mother’s Day is nearly here—treat Mum to quality time with our Persian Cuisine masterclass! Learn Persian Noodle Soup + Walnut & Rosewater meringues with Solmaz Eradat. Limited spaces—book now: buff.ly/4Hb6GrP Supporting us helps us to tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness.

🧗‍♂️ Could you or your team take on a unique fundraising challenge this Spring? Abseil the Port of Leith Leith Distillery to help us tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness!

Yesterday we welcomed a brilliant group of first year MBChB (Batchelors of Medicine and Surgery) students from The University of Edinburgh as part of their Health in Communities Module.

Interested in trying authentic Syrian food? Our 2026 Supper Club events are now available to book! Come and join us for delicious Syrian food cooked with love by our award winning chef Noura! Grab a seat at the table and join us on the below dates:- Get your tickets here: buff.ly/pBQDWAA

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating a partnership we absolutely adore 🩵 Our friends at Computershare don’t just stand beside us, they cycle the extra mile, give from the heart, and prove that teamwork really does make the dream work.

Do you have experience leading a small but fast-paced and relationships-focused fundraising team? Do you want to help shape and support ambitious fundraising plans to create transformational change?  If so, this role leading our fundraising team is for you.  Learn more and apply: buff.ly/mf5rbvU

The nationwide round table events on gambling harm, run by our Chances service alongside the RCA Trust are underway! Bringing together professionals from health, local authorities, third sector and community services these events explore how we can better support people and communities affected.

We're fighting food insecurity through our Community Pantries which offer a low cost way to access a variety of foods, including chilled and fresh produce and cupboard staples.

See the work of Rachael Dixey, volunteer and artist in residence at our Green Skills Centre and farm at the Dundas Street Gallery this May!

Huge thanks to the wonderful people of West Linton. Your gifts, donations and kindness made a real difference to those Hannah supports—especially at Christmas. We’re so grateful for this caring community. Your generosity helps us give a little extra when it’s needed most.

TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector This month Ewan Aitken of @cyrenians.bsky.social finds positives to take into the new year: "Stepping back, taking a breath, and recalling the good things we have achieved is a helpful antidote" Read the magazine here: buff.ly/FBWqGT5

It's Burns night and some of the Staff at Cyrenians took to the Fareshare Depot in Seafield an' pit oan their best Scots tongues and took a bash at thon Bard’s Address tae a Haggis! Enjoy!

We're so excited to share that with your help, we've raised over £140,000 in our 2025 winter appeal! Thanks to your donations we can keep supporting people who are easy to overlook in a busy city: people sleeping rough, people in crisis, people surviving minute to minute.

"To be heard and have someone actively listen to you seems simple - yet it’s incredibly powerful. Sometimes all someone needs is to talk in a safe, respected environment."

Enjoy Good Healthy Food? Our Flavour and Haver Cook school host many culinary inspiring events, so why not buy a ticket to one this year? Plus you get the bonus of supporting our work tackling the causes and consequences of homelessness with your purchase! Book today! buff.ly/FmmammK

However you're spending Hogmanay, the Cyrenians team wishes you a Happy New Year! Thank you to everyone who has supported us in tackling the causes and consequences of homelessness this year.

Today, we revisit a blog post by Hospital In-reach Manager Rachael Kenyon on Cyrenians Hospital In-reach service. Read the full blog here :

"The more I gambled, the more I lost and the more extreme the consequences were... " Read our Blog on gambling addiction and Chances, the Cyrenians service supporting those affected, by clicking the link : buff.ly/ON02Ksx

One of our amazing volunteers wrote this lovely poem that we just had to share with you. Creating community is at the heart of what we do - if you'd like to get involved you can find out about our volunteering ops here : cyrenians.scot/support-us/v...

"I’ve worked with nurses who are at risk of becoming homeless, because private rental rates are so high."' Read this weeks article in our continuing partnership with Edinburgh Inquirer. buff.ly/imspUQ7

Need a last minute gift? Our Flavour and Haver Cook school host many delicious events, so why not buy a ticket to one next year? Plus you get the bonus of supporting our work tackling the causes and consequences of homelessness with your purchase! Don't miss out, book today! buff.ly/wAEjYay

Like so many people escaping violence or instability, Ryan discovered that leaving danger doesn’t guarantee safety — especially when you have nowhere to go. A £10 donation from you today would let Cyrenians help someone like Ryan get much needed support they require. buff.ly/U9MxSU0

Many thanks to all our friends & partners who have donated vouchers, event tickets and experiences to ensure that those we support are able to enjoy a bit of Christmas magic this winter. - Fort Kinnaird - Ocean Terminal - Assembly Edinburgh - Edinburgh Rugby - Edinburgh Zoo - Royal Botantic Gardens

We're entering a period of reduced services for the holidays - if you're receiving support from Cyrenians or want to know what's available, visit the link below to see opening hours. The majority of our services will be back on Monday 5th January 2026. buff.ly/AO5pfI5

"A phone call, a conversation, a cup of tea—small things that remind someone they still matter, that they’re not alone, & that their life has meaning. By stepping in early & staying by their side, we stop people from disappearing into homelessness, hopelessness, or worse.” Read more buff.ly/RuMKnNr

Huge thank you to the Edinburgh University Trampoline Club who have chosen us as their charity partner this year. They held a ceilidh with raffle & raised a total of £520.48. A big thank you from us to the club! Want to host an event & fundraise for us, Email Megan - [email protected]

LAST CHANCE for Christmas Giving @ Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre! Ends Wednesday 17th December. Doing your Christmas shopping? Take a tag and buy a voucher for someone this Christmas. Your support will spread some light during one of the most difficult times in people’s lives.

We were delighted to host the Minister for Drugs and Alcohol and the Cabinet Secretary for Housing today, using the Social Bite Village as an example of the kind of collaborative approach that we need to across the public, private and third sector.

"After a little trust building and getting to know each other, I soon began to feel comfortable and realised that being vulnerable and opening up was the key to making a positive change within myself." Read about how we helped Jade when she was struggling, in The Scotsman. buff.ly/8uQION7

It's your last chance to join one our natural wreath workshops on Mon 8th or Tue 9th Dec! Head down to Royal Edinburgh Community Garden & be inspired to create your own Festive Wreath with foliage & natural materials, unwind & support our work tackling homelessness. Book tickets: buff.ly/gDxtMaZ

Ocean Terminal & Cyrenians creating our first ever Xmas Voucher Giving Tree! Vouchers give people struggling the dignified choice to buy what they need this Xmas. Take a tag & buy a voucher for someone this Xmas. Your help will spread light during one of the most difficult times in people’s lives.

"If we are truly to stop homelessness long before it happens, we need to provide the space, time and safety which allows people to build back trust." Follow the link to find out more about how we are helping to prevent homelessness across Scotland by creating networks of care. buff.ly/yTMrgFB

We’re proud to be part of Extended Table – a UK-wide partnership using food to bring people together and build stronger, more connected communities.

“When you don’t know where to go next, you just keep moving,” Ryan says. “Stopping feels risky. You don’t want to draw attention. You don’t want to be noticed.” Find out more about what homelessness can look like when everything falls through. Please donate to today: buff.ly/8YWvX5e

"Even those of us who do not feel the nagging threat of acute homelessness, have felt the pressure of this emergency..." We're delighted to be partnered with the Edinburgh Inquirer. Read this first article to understand more about Edinburgh's Housing Emergency - buff.ly/eHFLWSe

Where would you go if everything fell through? Like so many people escaping violence or instability, Ryan discovered that leaving danger doesn’t guarantee safety - especially when you have nowhere to go.

Our Fareshare team and Scottish Grocers are calling on food businesses to support and donate good to eat, surplus food. This support will help continue delivery of over 1 million meals a year to central and SE Scotland. To find our more, read the article here : buff.ly/l8CK2KJ

"We were looking for new opportunities and the opening for live-in volunteers at Cyrenians gave you the chance to work closely with people. Mainly we would just relax and have fun, like you would with a friend or maybe a younger sibling who is struggling."

We have signed Living Rent's open letter to the City of Edinburgh council to demand more be done to stop rogue landlords and protect tenants against dangerous living conditions, illegal evictions and threatening behaviour. Read the open letter here: buff.ly/kVQEGX4

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/

The Bethany Christian Trust Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre at Els House in Gorgie is available to anyone facing street homelessness this winter. It offers food, sleeping facilities and a high level of support to people who do not have any accommodation.

Interested in trying authentic Syrian food? Come and join us for delicious Syrian food cooked with love in Edinburgh by our award winning chef Noura!

Yesterday young people gathered for Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution conference tackling the impact of family conflict on mental health, and how family arguments can damage relationships and lead to family breakdown – the single biggest cause of youth homelessness in Scotland.

We’re so grateful for the incredible partnership we’ve built with our friends at From 10th October to 7th November, Dishoom generously supported Cyrenians with their Ruby Royale cocktail, which featured seasonal ingredients from our Green Skills Centre. Partnerships like this are so powerful.

We’re working so that no one suffers from food insecurity - it's part of our work tackling the causes and consequences of homelessness. Our Community Pantries offer a unique, low cost way to access a variety of foods, including Chilled and fresh produce, and ambient cupboard staples.

🎄 Join one our natural wreath making workshops this December! Head down to the Royal Edinburgh Community Garden and be inspired by the natural environment to create your own sustainable Festive Wreath with evergreen foliage and natural materials.