Good News | Stories & Updates from Blue Triangle Scotland

Charlene’s Story: If it wasn’t for RISE, I’d probably be dead.

When Charlene was referred to RISE, she was staying in the Alexandria service and struggling with alcohol and street Valium. Her life felt chaotic and unstable, and she knew she needed help.

Blue Triangle Responds to Scotland’s Latest Homelessness Statistics

Scotland’s latest homelessness statistics reveal rising rough sleeping, record numbers of people living in temporary accommodation, and growing pressures on local services — especially in Glasgow. While there has been a small dip in the number of people presenting as homeless, the overall picture shows a worsening housing emergency. In...

Blue Triangle Expands Services into East Dunbartonshire and North Ayrshire

Blue Triangle is proud to announce its expansion into two new local authority areas—East Dunbartonshire and North Ayrshire—as part of our mission to ensure everyone has access to safe housing and the right support, when they need it most. This reflects our commitment to helping the most vulnerable and tackling...

CEO Gary Meek joins SFHA board

Gary Meek, CEO of Blue Triangle, has been elected to the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) board at the latest 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM).SFHA is the membership body for, and collective voice of, housing associations and co‑operatives in Scotland. They exist to represent, support and connect members. Together,...

Double award win for Blue Triangle in landmark 50th year

Blue Triangle Charity of the Year celebrates a landmark 50th year with two major wins, highlighting its impact on homelessness support across Scotland.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...

Harley’s Story: You Give me Hope

Harley is a young person who entered our Whatriggs service several years ago. She received support from the Assistant Manager at the time, Richard. Harley: “It was my first time meeting someone that is so positive – that has stuck with me. If I need someone to build me up...

Blue Triangle Turns 50: Still on the Frontline of Scotland’s Homelessness Emergency

Blue Triangle, a Glasgow-born charity supporting people facing homelessness, marked its 50th anniversary yesterday with a special civic reception at Glasgow City Chambers — the very city where it all began.Founded on 5 June 1975 at Somerset Place as a refuge for young women experiencing homelessness, Blue Triangle has grown...

Blue Triangle Marks 50 Years with Outdoor Adventure Day in Oban

Blue Triangle staff and supported people outside our Oban service at Shore Street To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Blue Triangle’s Oban service hosted an action packed day of outdoor adventure on Friday 23 May, bringing together supported people and staff from across Scotland.Joined by services from North Lanarkshire, Glasgow and...

50 Years of Impact: Paul Sweeney MSP Backs Blue Triangle’s Fight Against Homelessness

Blue Triangle, a leading social care provider, charity, and Registered Social Landlord (RSL), marked its 50th anniversary yesterday at the Scottish Parliament against the backdrop of Scotland’s growing homelessness crisis.Hosted by Paul Sweeney MSP and with a speech by Maree Todd, Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport, the...

‘A Voice in the Dark’ podcast to share stories of homelessness and recovery

Blue Triangle has launched its new podcast, ‘A Voice in the Dark’, to share inspiring stories of homelessness, recovery, and hope across Scotland. As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, the national charity and social care provider aims to raise awareness of the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness and...