News April 2024

Event: Ending Homelessness - Progress made, checked and still to come.

In the 25 years since devolution, what has helped and hindered progress with homelessness in Scotland, and what’s needed to create the conditions for significant, lasting change? Join us in person or online on the 7th May 2024.

In the 25 years since devolution, what has helped and hindered progress with homelessness in Scotland, and what’s needed to create the conditions for significant, lasting change?

Join us in-person or online for "Ending Homelessness: Progress made, checked and still to come" taking place at Robertson House (152 Bath Street, Glasgow) from 12.15pm - 1.45pm on Tuesday, 7th May.

The roundtable event aims to amplify diverse reflections on homelessness trends in Scotland in the 25 years since devolution, including where progress has been made, where it has stalled and what’s needed to get back on track. Most importantly, we hope to use these reflections to illuminate common ground on what’s needed to create the conditions for significant, lasting change.

We will be joined on the day by three guest speakers:

· Margaret-Ann Brünjes, Chief Executive of Homeless Network Scotland. 

· Aileen Campbell, Chief Executive of Scottish Women's Football. Former Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government.

· Suzanne Fitzpatrick, Professor of Housing and Social Policy in the Institute for Social Policy, Housing and Equalities (I-SPHERE), Heriot-Watt University 

The event is the first in a series we are hosting to mark 25 years of Scottish Devolution. Each will focus on trends in poverty and trauma through the lens of our four priority themes – Emotional Wellbeing and Relationships, Work Pathways, Education Pathways and, in the case of this event, Financial Security.

Sign up

You can register to attend by visiting our Eventbrite

We have 12 spaces available to attend in person, and no limit to online sign-ups. If you are interested in joining the waiting list for an in-person ticket, please email TRTComms@therobertsontrust.org.uk.

Online attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions.