Same mission - new home. We're marking #WorldHomelessnessDay with the launch of our new website and evolved brand. Youth homelessness is not inevitable, through bold-thinking, cross-sector collaboration and targeted support, we can end it for good. Have a look 👉 www.rocktrust.org

We welcome @mairimcallan.bsky.social re-affirming today Scottish Government's commitment to growing Housing First and to creating more homes. We now need to see the recommended levels of investment needed to truly meet Scottish housing needs.

One of the young people we support joined our CEO @rocktrust-kate.bsky.social and their Project Worker to meet with Màiri McAllan MSP and share their experience of our Housing First for Youth, delivered in partnership with fifecouncil.bsky.social‬, providing permanent homes and personalised support.

📌 We're recruiting! Key competencies: ▪️Working as part of a small team. ▪️Reliability ▪️Professionalism ▪️Ability to multi-task ▪️Ability to work on own initiative To find out more and apply, download the job pack 👉 www.rocktrust.org/wp-content/u... #EndingYouthHomelessness #JobVacancy

🗨️ “I’m so grateful I could cry,” said one of the Rock Trust young people who took part in this unforgettable experience! If you haven't read our blog about the experience yet 👉 www.rocktrust.org/young-people... #EndingYouthHomelessness

We want to extend our thanks to Paul McLennan for his collaboration and dedication to addressing the causes of youth homelessness. Welcome to our new Housing Minister Màiri McAllan. We’re encouraged to see the Scottish Government renew their commitment to tackling the current housing emergency. 👇

We’ve got the keys. But we need your help to add warmth, colour, and comfort, for a young person starting fresh. #MakeItHome Donate Today www.rocktrust.org/make-it-home

From soft furnishings to a fresh coat of paint - what’s your top tip to #MakeItHome? Share here and help us raise awareness of our #MakeItHome campaign, running throughout June. 👉 www.rocktrust.org/make-it-home/ #EndingYouthHomelessness

We’ve launched our #MakeItHome Fund, setting up and transforming homes for young people moving on from homelessness in Scotland. Donate today and turn four walls into a future 💛 👉 www.rocktrust.org/make-it-home #EndingYouthHomelessness

Two years ago we transformed an unused building into safe accommodation for young people through our Live and Work project. Since then, it's been home to 18 young people in West Lothian who were affected by homelessness. 🗨️ "It's the safest place I have been". 👉 www.rocktrust.org/live-and-wor...

It's happening next week! Join this free online learning event hosted by the St Martin in the Fields Charity Scottish Frontline Network, @rocktrust.bsky.social and Cyrenians!

Join our team and help us to put an end to youth homelessness in Scotland 👇

🚨 We’re hiring a National Prevention Manager 🚨 Lead our Upstream Prevention Programme and manage our services in Perth. Join us to prevent youth homelessness in Scotland. 📅 Deadline to apply: 8th June 📄 Download the job pack and apply here: www.rocktrust.org/vacancies/ #EndingYouthHomelessness

We are thrilled to present next week on our 'Live & Work' service after being selected as best practice! We'll share our journey from repurposing an out-of-use care home into affordable housing for young people in West Lothian. 👉 Join for free on 21 May! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Rock Trust is looking for a passionate new Trustee to join our diverse and dedicated Board! 📄Download the job pack and apply: www.rocktrust.org/wp-content/u... 📅 Closing date: 18 May 📩 Any questions? Contact Evie McLaren, Head of Corporate Services at [email protected]

At our Youth Housing Hub in Edinburgh, we offer 1-to-1 drop-in sessions every week where young people can get free advice on housing, money, benefits, and employment: 🔑 Mon, 1pm – 3pm 💷 Wed, 9.30am – 12.30pm with @chaiedinburgh.bsky.social 🏠 Fri, 9.30am – 11.30am #EndingYouthHomelessness

🛒 Shopping at Tesco in Edinburgh? Be like wee Rosa, use your token to vote for Rock Trust! We could win up to £1,500 to improve our Youth Housing Hub and better support young people facing homelessness 💙 #EndingYouthHomelessness #TescoStrongerStarts

We are thrilled to be presenting on our 'Live & work' service after being selected as best practice! We'll be sharing our journey from repurposing an out-of-use care home into affordable housing for young people in West Lothian. Join on 21 May! lnkd.in/dMiw6skD #endingyouthhomelessness #RockTrust

2 weeks to go...attend our FREE Ending youth homelessness webinar on 22 May. For frontline staff supporting young people at risk/ experiencing youth homelessness. Hear from young people & specialist youth services as we discuss meeting the needs of young people- you don't want to miss this!

📢 Job opportunities in #Fife AND in #Glasgow! Are you passionate about ending youth homelessness for good? We're looking for two Project Workers to join our innovative teams. 🗓 Apply by 19 May for the Fife role and 26 May for the Glasgow role 👉 www.rocktrust.org/vacancies/ #JobOpportunity

Are you a frontline worker who supports young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness? Join us at our FREE WEBINAR on 22 May to hear from young people and specialist youth services & join the conversation on how you can best meet the needs of young people. #Endingyouthhomelessness

Our Policy and Public Affairs Officer, @rocktrust-lara.bsky.social, will present at @childreninscotland.bsky.social the findings from the first year of Upstream Scotland, our youth prevention programme. Let's create a brighter future for young people! 🙌 #SpaceforVoices #EndingYouthHomelessness

We're excited to present at @childreninscotland.bsky.social again. Join to explore why partnerships and prevention are key to ending youth homelessness in Scotland. Let's create a brighter future for our children and young people! 🙌 #SpaceforVoices #EndingYouthHomelessness

We're thrilled to announce a brand-new partnership between Rock Trust and Fare Share. Together, we've launched a community food larder in our Perth office to support young people facing food insecurity. 🥫 Excited to see the impact this will have on the lives of local young people! #RockTrustPerth

We’d love to get to know you better 💛 Could you spare 10 minutes to fill out our short Supporter Survey? 🎁 You’ll be entered into a prize draw to win free pizza courtesy of Manco Franca! 🕓 Survey closes on 30 April – don’t miss out! 👉 forms.office.com/e/pYDJGQBPKZ Thank you!

📢 Rock Trust Upstream Webinar: Universal School-Based Prevention of Youth Homelessness. 📅 Date: Wednesday, 23rd April 2025 ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM 📍 Online (Microsoft Teams) Join the Rock Trust team and external speakers. Register 🔗 ow.ly/vLCz50VuGx5 #EndingYouthHomelessness #UpstreamScotland

Young people from our Youth Hub in Edinburgh recently visited the Scottish Parliament and took part in a Q&A with @benmacpherson.bsky.social, diving into policy, politics, and what real change looks like. Read our blog about the visit 👉 ow.ly/FEF350Vy5wB #EndingYouthHomelessness

📢 Rock Trust Upstream Webinar: Universal School-Based Prevention of Youth Homelessness. Secure your place today 🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b12063... #EndingYouthHomelessness #HomelessnessPrevention

Project Worker vacancy with @rocktrust.bsky.social joining their Housing First for Youth Team in Fife & working with young people to secure and manage their own permanent home goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...

📢 Rock Trust Upstream Webinar: Universal School-Based Prevention of Youth Homelessness. We’d love for you to join us! Register now to secure your place 🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b12063... #EndingYouthHomelessness #UpstreamScotland

👟 5K + 10K places still up for grabs at Edinburgh Marathon Festival, but not for long. Which pal is shredding the pavements with you on a Saturday morning? Tag them here and make your next running challenge together one to remember. Free places when you join Rock Trust! 🔗https://lnkd.in/deY5gSq4

We’re thrilled to have once again been awarded the Investing in Volunteers charter mark! 🙌 At Rock Trust, our volunteers play a vital role in helping us end youth homelessness, and we’re dedicated to supporting them with high-quality training and ongoing guidance. 👉 lnkd.in/egjnciEx

Thank you @cajardinemp.bsky.social for visiting and discussing the factors behind youth homelessness, plus key findings from our Prevention Pathways Review & Upstream Scotland first-year evaluation, both showing why early intervention across sectors is vital to ending youth homelessness.

Our Edinburgh Hub team is offering support and advice for young people (16–25) affected by or at risk of homelessness: 📌 Employment, Education, and Training. 📍Drop in every Monday (1 PM - 3 PM), Albany Street. Have any questions? 👉 [email protected] #EndingYouthHomelessness #EdinburghHub

📢 We’re Hiring! Project Worker opportunities available in Perth and West Lothian. Are you passionate about creating positive change for young people? If so, we can't wait to hear from you! #EndingYouthHomelessness #JobOpportunity #Perth #WestLothian

The gardening group at @thebotanics.bsky.social is back! 🧑‍🌾 It's open to any young person affected by homelessness and starts on Thursday, 3rd April: ⏰ Every Thursday, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Please help spread the word! Any questions, 👉 [email protected] #EndingYouthHomelessness

📢 Deadline Extended! You now have until 17th March to apply! ✨ This is an amazing opportunity to make a real impact, supporting young people in #Glasgow. 🔗 Apply now: www.rocktrust.org/vacancies/#g...

Great to catch up with @benmacpherson.bsky.social to share findings from the first-year evaluation of #UpstreamScotland, our school-based prevention programme. Conducted by ISPHERE (H-WU), it shows 3/4 of those at risk of homelessness are flying under the radar. ✍️ rocktrust.org/news-upstrea...

📢 We’re hiring in Glasgow & Edinburgh! Are you passionate about creating positive change for young people? We’re looking for two inspiring Service Managers to lead our teams in Glasgow and Edinburgh. 🗓 Apply by 16th February 👉 rocktrust.org/vacancies/ #Glasgow #Edinburgh #EndingYouthHomelessness

Our youth homelessness prevention programme, Upstream Scotland, which was launched in November 2023 is being independently evaluated by I-SPHERE, with the first year’s finding just released🔗https://rocktrust.org/news-upstream-scotland-first-year-evaluation #EndingYouthHomelessness #UpstreamScotland

📢 Job opportunity in Edinburgh! ✅ Lead the delivery of impactful youth services ✅ Drive quality, innovation, and team development ✅ Help implement Rock Trust’s vision and strategy 🗓 Apply by 16th February 👉 Find out more www.rocktrust.org/vacancies/ #JobVacancies #Edinburgh

📢 Job opportunity in Glasgow! ✅ Lead the delivery of impactful youth services ✅ Drive quality, innovation, and team development ✅ Help implement Rock Trust’s vision and strategy 🗓 Apply by 16th February 👉 Find out more www.rocktrust.org/vacancies/ #JobVacancies #Glasgow

📢 We’re Hiring! Service Manager Opportunities in Glasgow and Edinburgh. This is your chance to join a team dedicated to ensuring no young person faces homelessness alone. 🗓 Deadline: 9th Feb 👉 Find out more: rocktrust.org/vacancies/ #EndingYouthHomelessness #JobVacancies #Glasgow #Edinburgh

🤍 This #BlueMonday, let’s shine a light on the mental health struggles faced by young people experiencing homelessness—and celebrate the resilience and strength they show every day. Read Karo’s story and learn how we’re helping young people thrive 👉 www.rocktrust.org/karos-story/

🚨 We're hiring! 🚨 Join us as Youth Hub Coordinator in Glasgow and help create a life-changing space for young people aged 16-25 at risk of homelessness. Lead, manage, and develop essential support services. Apply now and make a difference! 👉 www.rocktrust.org/vacancies/ #GlasgowThirdSector

We’re thrilled to announce that Rock Trust has received funding from the George Michael Fund, made possible by some of George’s record royalties from sales of 🎄Last Christmas✨ #EndingYouthHomelessness #GeorgeMichael #LastChristmas #LastChristmas40 youtu.be/rdBF5seCfwg?...

This #HumanRightsDay, we’re thrilled to announce that Rock Trust will benefit from a grant from the Independent Human Rights Fund for Scotland. Our partners at LGBT Youth Scotland are the lead applicants for this grant and have chosen Rock Trust to join them in supporting LGBT+ young people. 🌈

As the cold nights draw in, everyone deserves a place to coorie in. This winter, over 9,000 young people in Scotland won’t have a safe place to stay. *Coorie [küri] | verb | Scottish | To snuggle in and find comfort. This Christmas, give the gift of coorie in 🔗 www.rocktrust.org/coorie-in/