Blue Triangle has scooped not one, but two major honours — being named Scottish Charity of the Year at the SCVO Scottish Charity Awards, and seeing one of our supported people awarded runner-up for Tenant of the Year at the TPAS Scotland Awards.
Both awards come as we celebrate 50 years of homelessness support in Scotland, at a time when our work is needed more than ever.
Founded in Glasgow in 1975, Blue Triangle now supports over 400 people daily across 10 local authorities, providing accommodation, outreach, recovery housing and peer support to people facing homelessness — including young people, families, care leavers, and individuals in recovery. Our trauma-informed, person-centred approach helps people find safety, stability, and empowers them to move forward.
Out of more than 500 applicants, Blue Triangle was chosen as one of just 42 finalists at this year’s SCVO Scottish Charity Awards and took home the evening’s final prize: Charity of the Year.
The awards, which celebrate the life-changing work of Scotland’s voluntary sector, were held at Glasgow’s Radisson Blu on Thursday 19 June, and hosted by broadcaster Sally Magnusson.
Gary Meek, CEO of Blue Triangle, said:
“Blue Triangle is delighted to be recognised by the Scottish Charity Awards for Charity of the Year. It is even more special to receive this award as we are celebrating our 50th anniversary.
This honour is only made possible by our hardworking staff, many of whom have supported some of the most vulnerable members of society during decades of service. Blue Triangle will continue to provide life-changing support, while highlighting the urgent need for action against the backdrop of a housing crisis.”
The good news didn’t stop there. Just days later, Harley, a former supported person at Blue Triangle, was named runner-up for Tenant of the Year at the TPAS Scotland Awards — an honour that recognises tenants making outstanding contributions to their communities.
Harley is a valued member of Blue Triangle’s Participation & Engagement Committee, where she brings energy, ideas and lived experience to the table. She’s also worked closely with our Training team to help shape staff learning, even co-developing role play scenarios to support trauma-informed practice.
In 2025, Blue Triangle’s work is more urgent than ever. With over 6,000 people on Glasgow’s homeless waiting list alone, and a housing emergency impacting communities across Scotland, we are responding with new approaches. This includes a £5 million investment from Social and Sustainable Capital’s SASH II fund, allowing us to purchase more properties and expand our services to where they’re needed most.
Whether through our 30+ services across Scotland or our growing recovery and outreach programmes, Blue Triangle remains committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness through compassion, connection, and long-term support.
As part of our 50th anniversary, we’ve launched a podcast — A Voice in the Dark – to share the real-life stories of the people at the heart of Blue Triangle.
The most recent episode features our Chair, Jonathon McNaughton, who was once supported by Blue Triangle after becoming homeless at 16. Years later, he returned to give back — and now helps lead the charity that helped change his life.
A Voice in the Dark is available now Acast, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Find out more about Blue Triangle’s history on our dedicated 50th Anniversary webpage.
