Our news & stories

December 2025 – Glasgow rough sleepers count

A blog report by Service Lead Elaine Barrett on our latest through the night rough sleeping count

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Podcast – Billy’s story

We are delighted to release ‘Billy’s Story’, the first in a new series of podcasts, hosted by people we are supporting. Episode 1 is hosted by Billy who reflects on his own journey from rough sleeping on the streets of Glasgow and he speaks with Simon Community Scotland staff about the importance of safe places, support, relationships, trust and hope.

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Paul’s story

We are extremely grateful to Paul for sharing his story with us.

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Health and Social Care Award

The Social Enterprise Awards Scotland celebrate the incredible work and impact of social enterprises, employees, volunteers, and organisations supporting our sector across Scotland.

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Mark’s story

Thank you to Mark for sharing his story.

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Creating evidence based, gendered harm reduction resources

A blog by Claire Longmuir, Head of Policy and Harm Reduction

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Cala Homes transform some of our safe places

Our developing friendship and partnership with Cala Homes West has led to the transformation of some of our safe places for women experiencing homelessness.

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Streetreads – our new film

On World Homeless Day, we are delighted to release a new film about our pioneering Streetreads Library for people experiencing homelessness in Edinburgh. A special safe place, offering an ever increasing variety of support and lots of hope.

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Allia C&C support for our Connect Hub

Corporate support is vital to allow us to provide safe places, support and hope

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