Our chief executive Matt Downie said: 'We need long-term political commitments to radically reform the housing and homeless system from being about managing a crisis, to a system that acts early to prevent homelessness from arising in the first place' bigissue.com/news/housing/s…

We welcome the decision to declare a national housing emergency, but for it to make a tangible difference we need a new, radical approach to preventing homelessness, alongside a reversal of cuts to the housing budget

'The next generation shouldn't go through what I did.'

When Pete was 18, he was forced into homelessness when his family home was repossessed. He managed to move on but 20 years later it happened again when his relationship broke down. Read his story: bit.ly/3QBQsLV

Over 20% of the people at Crisis have experience of homelessness. But we consult with many more when we plan projects, policies & fundraising activities. We have a network of remunerated 'Experts by Experience' & are recruiting for more. Interested? crisis.org.uk/about-us/lates…

We joined colleagues from across the homelessness sector to call on John Swinney to make tackling homelessness a top political priority

I was asked by The Herald what I’d do if I was FM for a day. I’d make sure the whole machinery of Govt is tasked with preventing homelessness.

(On day 2 I’d update the photo).

Our chief executive Matt Downie said: 'I'd spend my day in Bute House working to end homelessness, because it would be the best way to build a better Scotland.'

Many single parents rely on social housing or live in private rented accommodation.

As a result, they are unable to make any major contribution to improving their housing conditions to cut their energy use + support efforts to achieve #netzero

Read more: opfs.org.uk/get-involved/n…

In 2022, Fadekemi was forced to move out of her house. When the council refused to accept her children’s birth certificates as proof of identity, they were forced into homelessness.

She tells their story: crisis.org.uk/get-involved/r…

“I can’t solve all the problems in the world, but I can feed people.”

Ewan already volunteers as Head Chef for Crisis at Christmas. He tells us a bit about his role in Together, the magazine for Crisis supporters: bit.ly/43N8Ne3

“Being involved with Crisis has changed my life exponentially. I have a full-time job, I have a comfortable home.” Joan received a Changing Lives grant from Crisis in 2019, helping her fund her business and turn her life around. [1/2]

A huge thanks to everyone at Lloyds Banking Group for their support over the last year. You've all made a tremendous positive impact on the lives of people facing homelessness. We know it's possible to #EndHomelessness for good. Together we will do it!💚❤️

Equality in Housing podcast records from Scotland's Housing Festival | CIH Scotland Pedro Cameron CaCHE Crisis Scotland scottishhousingnews.com/articles/equal…

Another reminder that homelessness is not inevitable - with the right commitment we can end it. Add your name to our call for robust new measures to prevent homelessness in Scotland campaigns.crisis.org.uk/page/145762/pe…

📢 New ep of Equality in Housing, recorded live at CIH Scotland Housing Festival!

Pedro Cameron and CaCHE discussed equalities in the current Scottish housing climate with Rhiannon Sims, then Senior Policy Officer Crisis Scotland.

🎧 Listen here: ow.ly/k4Ss50Ramj7

Want to know more about the Housing Bill, and how we can prevent more people being forced into homelessness? Check out this blog by our head of policy and comms, Maeve McGoldrick crisis.org.uk/about-us/the-c…

What does home mean to you? 💗

We asked this question to our amazing members, as well as Crisis supporters Anne-Marie Duff and Bessie Carter and Ambassador Imelda Staunton.

Now it’s your turn, share with us in the comments what home means to you 👇

The Housing Bill is out - here's our head of policy and communications Maeve McGoldrick on what it is and why it's needed crisis.org.uk/about-us/the-c…

We strongly support these plans from First Minister - it's vital new measures to prevent homelessness are robust and properly funded

We strongly welcome publication of the Housing Bill, and confirmation it includes new measures to prevent homelessness. If implemented properly, these prevention plans hold the potential to create a world-leading homelessness system news.stv.tv/politics/rent-…