We’re looking for your help. Here’s how Every day our staff are out on the Streets supporting vulnerable people to get assistance, critical supplies, connect with services and to enable a life off the street. With the support of volunteers … Continue reading
Media release: Joint chief executive role expected to improve services for rough sleepers in Edinburgh and Glasgow
13 JUNE 2017 IMPROVED services for people sleeping rough on the streets of Edinburgh and Glasgow are expected, following a deal struck between two charities specialising in ‘outreach work’. The chief executive of Glasgow-based charity, Simon Community Scotland, was yesterday … Continue reading
New free legal advice service for homeless youth in Edinburgh
Streetwork and CLAN Child Law are delighted to be working together to bring flexible access to legal support for young people in Edinburgh who are experiencing legal issues relating to their housing or family situation. To date we have been … Continue reading
Streetwork appoints new Chairperson
Streetwork are delighted to welcome Linda Holden as the new Chair of our Board of Trustees. With a focus on a life beyond the street for those facing multiple exclusion, Linda’s appointment comes at an exciting time as we look … Continue reading
Big Lottery Fund funding for new Street Legal partnership project with Streetyouth
We are excited to announce that Clan Childlaw and Streetwork have obtained funding from the Big Lottery Fund for an innovative new partnership project: Street Legal. Street Legal will be a new partnership service between Clan Childlaw and Streetyouth that … Continue reading
Hearts and Hibs Christmas Lunch
Streetwork service users and staff were delighted to be joined by footballing stars from Hearts and Hibs at our annual Christmas lunch yesterday. Hearts players Jamie Walker and Soufian el Hassnaoui were put through their paces helping to dish up … Continue reading
Ellie, Kerrae, Matthew, and Robert raise over £1200 for Streetwork through their fundraising
Streetwork couldn’t do what it does without the people who fundraise for us. Their donations make that crucial difference when we are helping somebody break the recurring cycle of homelessness. Historically we received anonymous donations with a small note of … Continue reading
Street porridge sale to support Streetwork
The Festival of Spirituality and Peace is organising a Street Porridge Sale on 12 December 2012 on the Terrace at St John’s Church, Edinburgh to support “Streetwork”, a local charity battling homelessness, its causes and consequences. We will be handing … Continue reading
