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A partnership in action

A co-authored blog by Louise Hardie from Dallas McMillan Solicitors and Murray Easton from Simon Community Scotland

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Streetreads – A new home

From Closure to a New Chapter of Hope! The vital safe space offered by our Streetreads Library has been missed since January, but today, we're thrilled to announce its new Central Edinburgh home! We now urgently need your help to resource and maximize this unique lifeline for people experiencing homelessness.

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Edinburgh Rough Sleeping Count

A blog report by Hannah Robertson-Newman

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Hope

A blog by CEO Lorraine McGrath on the launch of our 2025 appeal - HOPE.

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ChatGPT is 1000 Days Old Today – What’s Next for Charities and AI?

To mark the milestone, our Head of Digital, Jamie Trout, reflects on the opportunities and risks of AI for charities - and shares how we’re approaching this rapidly evolving technology at Simon Community Scotland.

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Comedy Army assembles in Edinburgh!

Laughter, goals, and purpose: Comedy Army unites with Simon Community (Scotland) for a powerful day of impact at this year’s Edinburgh Festival.

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One Step at a Time: Our Digital Transformation Journey

Putting people, purpose, and inclusion at the heart of digital transformation – and what we’ve learned along the way. By Jamie Trout – Head of Digital at Simon Community Scotland

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My Glasgow photo project

People Experiencing Homelessness Capture the City’s Soul in ‘My Glasgow’ Photo Project

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