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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 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...

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, a social care provider, national charity and Registered Social Landlord (RSL) has kicked off its 50th year anniversary by launching a podcast. ‘A Voice in the Dark’ shines a light on the people Blue Triangle supports and the staff making a difference on the front line. Founded in 1975,...

Chris’s Story : It’s a Team Effort

Supported Person Chris celebrates at the Chalmers Court service as he receives keys to his own home. “When I arrived at the Blue Triangle, I was severely depressed. I had fled an abusive relationship and had lost everything. I had lost me. Three stone underweight and my whole body posture...

Blue Triangle receives £5m funding boost to invest in new properties

Blue Triangle, a social care provider and Registered Social Landlord (RSL) has received a £4.925m loan from Social and Sustainable Capital’s (SASC) Social and Sustainable Housing Fund II (SASH II) to invest in new properties. Blue Triangle is the first housing association in Scotland to receive investment from the SASH...

Ben’s Story – I’m ready to start living a life

Blue Triangle currently runs four Intensive Peer Recovery Support services (IPRS) in Argyll & Bute, South Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire and West Dunbartonshire. ROOTS is based in Ayr, supporting people in the community to sustain their own tenancies and access recovery services. ROOTS was alerted to an individual called Ben, as...