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Connect Hub – Year 2 Impact Report and blog

For the past two years, the Connect Hub has delivered a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for women experiencing homelessness, centred on community, care, and connection.Year 2 saw us move from opening 3-days/ week to 4-days and we have just started to open 5-days/ week. We are delighted that Debbie Shields, Chair of our Connect Hub Ambassadors Group has written a blog to introduce our Year 2 Impact Report. Read on to find out more about a very special safe place.

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An open letter from our CEO Lorraine McGrath to mark our 60th anniversary

An open letter to our friends, supporters and partners from Lorraine McGrath, CEO as we mark our 60th anniversary of providing safe places, support and hope for people experiencing homelessness.

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World Cup & Workplace Sweepstakes – Suggested guidelines from our Gambling Harms Team

Darren Crocker, Gambling Harm Programme Lead at Simon Community Scotland, has written an incredible and beautifully honest blog about the potential triggers of gambling in the workplace.

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Growing strong: Celebrating Aila’s first year

A blog post by Nicole Don, Creative Connector for Gambling Harms, on the first year of Aila.

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Board of Trustees vacancy – Treasurer

We are currently recruiting for a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees.

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3rd April 2026 – Rough Sleeping Count – Glasgow

Rough Sleeping Count Glasgow Friday 3rd April - 1am to 4am Blog report by Emma Brookes, Service Lead, Glasgow Street Team

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Culture First: Why Digital Inclusion Depends on People, Not Tech

Nigel Gallear, our Digital Inclusion Programme Manager, has written this blog about why digital inclusion depends on people ... not tech.

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Communities at Christmas

Hannah Robertson-Newman had a 'pipe dream' about doing something at Christmas. In this blog, Hannah reflects on how her dream became a reality - helping 194 people on Christmas Day. Our thanks to partners, colleagues, volunteers and everyone who donated to make this possible.

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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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