Huge shoutout to the students and staff at the School of Physics & Astronomy at The University of Edinburgh Their bake sale and football match raised an incredible £700 🙌

Every effort brings us one step closer to ending youth homelessness in Scotland.

#EndingYouthHomelessness

More change is needed if we're to be 'world-leading' on housing rights - Rock Trust Shae Moran from Rock Trust gives his take on this year’s Homeless Network Scotland Conference on homelessness prevention.

"Despite all our successes, we are still only just scratching the surface of what still needs to be done."

Read Shea Moran's take on this year's annual Scottish homelessness conference.

#EndingYouthHomelessness @homelessnetwork.scot

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A heartfelt thank you to Milton Quilters for donating 20 wonderful handmade quilts to our Youth Housing Hub!

These beautiful creations will bring warmth and comfort to young people as the colder months set in. Your generosity means so much and truly makes a difference.

#EndingYouthHomelessness

🔥 Happy Bonfire Night!

This month the legendary Firewalk returns Nov 20, one of Rock Trust’s most exciting fundraising events this autumn.

Spaces are limited, head to Rocktrust.org to register now and be part of something unforgetable!

#EndingYouthHomelessness

Continued investment is vital if we are serious as a nation about #EndingYouthHomelessness.

We welcome Scottish Government's announcement of increased funding, including a £1m investment in DHPs for local authorities, and an extra £100k added to an emergency fund for those at risk of homelessness.

📌 We're recruiting!

Key competencies:

▪️Working as part of a small team.
▪️Reliability
▪️Professionalism
▪️Ability to multi-task
▪️Ability to work on own initiative

To find out more and apply, download the job pack 👉 www.rocktrust.org/wp-content/u...

#EndingYouthHomelessness #JobVacancy

🗨️ “I’m so grateful I could cry,” said one of the Rock Trust young people who took part in this unforgettable experience!

If you haven't read our blog about the experience yet 👉 www.rocktrust.org/young-people...

#EndingYouthHomelessness

From soft furnishings to a fresh coat of paint - what’s your top tip to #MakeItHome?

Share here and help us raise awareness of our #MakeItHome campaign, running throughout June.

👉 www.rocktrust.org/make-it-home/

#EndingYouthHomelessness

We’ve launched our #MakeItHome Fund, setting up and transforming homes for young people moving on from homelessness in Scotland.

Donate today and turn four walls into a future 💛

👉 www.rocktrust.org/make-it-home

#EndingYouthHomelessness

🚨 We’re hiring a National Prevention Manager 🚨

Lead our Upstream Prevention Programme and manage our services in Perth. Join us to prevent youth homelessness in Scotland.

📅 Deadline to apply: 8th June
📄 Download the job pack and apply here: www.rocktrust.org/vacancies/

#EndingYouthHomelessness

Young person and project worker having a relaxed conversation at Rock Trust Youth Housing Hub in Edinburgh.

At our Youth Housing Hub in Edinburgh, we offer 1-to-1 drop-in sessions every week where young people can get free advice on housing, money, benefits, and employment:

🔑 Mon, 1pm – 3pm
💷 Wed, 9.30am – 12.30pm with @chaiedinburgh.bsky.social
🏠 Fri, 9.30am – 11.30am

#EndingYouthHomelessness

A toddler at a Tesco store in Edinburgh inserting a token in the box to vote for Rock Trust.

🛒 Shopping at Tesco in Edinburgh?

Be like wee Rosa, use your token to vote for Rock Trust!

We could win up to £1,500 to improve our Youth Housing Hub and better support young people facing homelessness 💙

#EndingYouthHomelessness #TescoStrongerStarts

We are thrilled to be presenting on our 'Live & work' service after being selected as best practice!

We'll be sharing our journey from repurposing an out-of-use care home into affordable housing for young people in West Lothian. Join on 21 May! lnkd.in/dMiw6skD #endingyouthhomelessness #RockTrust

Ending Youth Homelessness Online learning event for frontline workers supporting people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Sign up here: ow.ly/Q97650VNtri #Endingyouthhomelessness #RockTrust #Cyrenians #ScottishFrontlineNetwork

Are you a frontline worker who supports young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness? Join us at our FREE WEBINAR on 22 May to hear from young people and specialist youth services & join the conversation on how you can best meet the needs of young people. #Endingyouthhomelessness

Our Policy and Public Affairs Officer, @rocktrust-lara.bsky.social, will present at
@childreninscotland.bsky.social the findings from the first year of Upstream Scotland, our youth prevention programme.

Let's create a brighter future for young people! 🙌

#SpaceforVoices
#EndingYouthHomelessness

We're looking forward to working with you on #EndingYouthHomelessness ! 🙌

We're excited to present at @childreninscotland.bsky.social again. Join to explore why partnerships and prevention are key to ending youth homelessness in Scotland.

Let's create a brighter future for our children and young people! 🙌

#SpaceforVoices
#EndingYouthHomelessness

Image including Rock Trust and Upstream Scotland logos next to "online webinar". Pictures and names of each of the five participants in the webinar 🔹 Prof. Suzanne Fitzpatrick, I-SPHERE, Heriot-Watt University 🔹 Dave Macluskey, Strategic Lead: Education & Learning (Perth and Kinross Council) 🔹 Emma Carmichael, Upstream Project Manager, Rock Trust 🔹 Ali MacDermid, Head of Services, Rock Trust 🔹 Kate Polson, CEO, Rock Trust

📢 Rock Trust Upstream Webinar: Universal School-Based Prevention of Youth Homelessness.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 23rd April 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Online (Microsoft Teams)

Join the Rock Trust team and external speakers.

Register 🔗 ow.ly/vLCz50VuGx5

#EndingYouthHomelessness #UpstreamScotland

Ben Macpherson MSP, Rock Trust young people and staff at the Scottish Parliament

Rock Trust young people and staff at the Scottish Parliament.

Rock Trust young people and staff during a guided visit to the Scottish Parliament.

Rock Trust young people accessing the Scottish Parliament building for their visit.

Young people from our Youth Hub in Edinburgh recently visited the Scottish Parliament and took part in a Q&A with @benmacpherson.bsky.social, diving into policy, politics, and what real change looks like.

Read our blog about the visit 👉 ow.ly/FEF350Vy5wB

#EndingYouthHomelessness

📢 Rock Trust Upstream Webinar: Universal School-Based Prevention of Youth Homelessness.

Secure your place today 🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b12063...

#EndingYouthHomelessness #HomelessnessPrevention

📢 Rock Trust Upstream Webinar: Universal School-Based Prevention of Youth Homelessness.

We’d love for you to join us! Register now to secure your place 🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b12063...

#EndingYouthHomelessness #UpstreamScotland

Our Edinburgh Hub team is offering support and advice for young people (16–25) affected by or at risk of homelessness:

📌 Employment, Education, and Training.

📍Drop in every Monday (1 PM - 3 PM), Albany Street.

Have any questions? 👉 hub@rocktrust.org

#EndingYouthHomelessness
#EdinburghHub

📢 We’re Hiring! Project Worker opportunities available in Perth and West Lothian.

Are you passionate about creating positive change for young people? If so, we can't wait to hear from you!

#EndingYouthHomelessness #JobOpportunity #Perth #WestLothian

The gardening group at @thebotanics.bsky.social is back! 🧑‍🌾

It's open to any young person affected by homelessness and starts on Thursday, 3rd April:

⏰ Every Thursday, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Please help spread the word!

Any questions, 👉 hub@rocktrust.org

#EndingYouthHomelessness

📢 We’re hiring in Glasgow & Edinburgh!

Are you passionate about creating positive change for young people? We’re looking for two inspiring Service Managers to lead our teams in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

🗓 Apply by 16th February
👉 rocktrust.org/vacancies/

#Glasgow #Edinburgh #EndingYouthHomelessness

Our youth homelessness prevention programme, Upstream Scotland, which was launched in November 2023 is being independently evaluated by I-SPHERE, with the first year’s finding just released🔗rocktrust.org/news-upstream-scotland-f...

#EndingYouthHomelessness #UpstreamScotland

"The welfare of the young people we support really is at the heart of all we do" - Alison, Team Leader in Fife

📢 We’re Hiring! Service Manager Opportunities in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

This is your chance to join a team dedicated to ensuring no young person faces homelessness alone.

🗓 Deadline: 9th Feb
👉 Find out more: rocktrust.org/vacancies/

#EndingYouthHomelessness #JobVacancies #Glasgow #Edinburgh

We’re thrilled to announce that Rock Trust has received funding from the George Michael Fund, made possible by some of George’s record royalties from sales of 🎄Last Christmas✨

#EndingYouthHomelessness #GeorgeMichael #LastChristmas #LastChristmas40

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