Alison Watson
@alisonwatson.bsky.social
Director of Shelter Scotland. Trustee of Change Mental Health.
Reposted by Alison Watson
This #HumanRightsDay, join our call for action. Ask your MP to choose compassion over cruelty and reject the Home Secretary’s harsh new immigration plans.
scottishrefugeecounc...
scottishrefugeecounc...
December 10, 2025 at 8:08 AM
This #HumanRightsDay, join our call for action. Ask your MP to choose compassion over cruelty and reject the Home Secretary’s harsh new immigration plans.
scottishrefugeecounc...
scottishrefugeecounc...
Reposted by Alison Watson
Veterans Housing Scotland (VHS) has produced its own history booklet outlining its progress from 1915 as the charity marked its 110th anniversary this year.
Booklet charts 110 years of Veterans Housing Scotland
Veterans Housing Scotland (VHS) has produced its own history booklet outlining its progress from 1915 as the charity marked its 110th anniversary this year.
www.scottishhousingnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Veterans Housing Scotland (VHS) has produced its own history booklet outlining its progress from 1915 as the charity marked its 110th anniversary this year.
Reposted by Alison Watson
Your right to a safe, secure and affordable home isn’t optional; it’s fundamental. But across Scotland, too many are being denied that right.
📢 This #HumanRightsDay, join us in demanding the social homes Scotland needs to end its #HousingEmergency.
🔗 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
📢 This #HumanRightsDay, join us in demanding the social homes Scotland needs to end its #HousingEmergency.
🔗 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
December 10, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Your right to a safe, secure and affordable home isn’t optional; it’s fundamental. But across Scotland, too many are being denied that right.
📢 This #HumanRightsDay, join us in demanding the social homes Scotland needs to end its #HousingEmergency.
🔗 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
📢 This #HumanRightsDay, join us in demanding the social homes Scotland needs to end its #HousingEmergency.
🔗 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
Reposted by Alison Watson
We’ve released the latest edition of Home Truths, a short and insightful publication that identifies housing issues across Scotland and explores the solutions we need.
From July–Sept 2025, CABs in Scotland:
🏠 Gave 15,400 housing advice pieces to 6,600+ people 🧵(1/2)
www.cas.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
From July–Sept 2025, CABs in Scotland:
🏠 Gave 15,400 housing advice pieces to 6,600+ people 🧵(1/2)
www.cas.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
Home truths | Citizens Advice Scotland
An evidence and insight briefing from Citizens Advice Scotland
www.cas.org.uk
December 8, 2025 at 9:23 AM
We’ve released the latest edition of Home Truths, a short and insightful publication that identifies housing issues across Scotland and explores the solutions we need.
From July–Sept 2025, CABs in Scotland:
🏠 Gave 15,400 housing advice pieces to 6,600+ people 🧵(1/2)
www.cas.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
From July–Sept 2025, CABs in Scotland:
🏠 Gave 15,400 housing advice pieces to 6,600+ people 🧵(1/2)
www.cas.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
Reposted by Alison Watson
We're here to support you through the Christmas break🎄
Our Helpline will be open on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 10am–2pm. Call us on 0808 801 0323 or email [email protected].
Chat to us⬇️
www.opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/
#Christmas2025 #ChristmasSupport #SingleParents #Scotland
Our Helpline will be open on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 10am–2pm. Call us on 0808 801 0323 or email [email protected].
Chat to us⬇️
www.opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/
#Christmas2025 #ChristmasSupport #SingleParents #Scotland
December 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We're here to support you through the Christmas break🎄
Our Helpline will be open on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 10am–2pm. Call us on 0808 801 0323 or email [email protected].
Chat to us⬇️
www.opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/
#Christmas2025 #ChristmasSupport #SingleParents #Scotland
Our Helpline will be open on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 10am–2pm. Call us on 0808 801 0323 or email [email protected].
Chat to us⬇️
www.opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/
#Christmas2025 #ChristmasSupport #SingleParents #Scotland
Reposted by Alison Watson
As a member of #EndChildPoverty we're proud to contribute to and support the End Child Poverty manifesto 👇
Far too many families feel overlooked and ignored. As a member of #EndChildPoverty, we are calling on all parties to commit to action so that every child in Scotland can have the best possible start in life and our country can prosper in the future.
Read our manifesto: tinyurl.com/ympvdss9
Read our manifesto: tinyurl.com/ympvdss9
December 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
As a member of #EndChildPoverty we're proud to contribute to and support the End Child Poverty manifesto 👇
Reposted by Alison Watson
To DM Barry with your bid or to ask him any questions about the auction, search @chefbarrybryson on Instagram or visit the link below to go directly to his profile.
📷🔗 www.instagram.com/chefbarrybryson/
📷🔗 www.instagram.com/chefbarrybryson/
December 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
To DM Barry with your bid or to ask him any questions about the auction, search @chefbarrybryson on Instagram or visit the link below to go directly to his profile.
📷🔗 www.instagram.com/chefbarrybryson/
📷🔗 www.instagram.com/chefbarrybryson/
Reposted by Alison Watson
Michelin-recognised chef, Barry Bryson, is auctioning a table for 8 this Christmas to support Shelter Scotland, with the winning bidder +guests being treated to an incredible menu + paired wines.
To bid, DM @chefbarrybryson on Instagram with your offer. Highest bid by 18 Dec wins. #HousingEmergency
To bid, DM @chefbarrybryson on Instagram with your offer. Highest bid by 18 Dec wins. #HousingEmergency
December 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Michelin-recognised chef, Barry Bryson, is auctioning a table for 8 this Christmas to support Shelter Scotland, with the winning bidder +guests being treated to an incredible menu + paired wines.
To bid, DM @chefbarrybryson on Instagram with your offer. Highest bid by 18 Dec wins. #HousingEmergency
To bid, DM @chefbarrybryson on Instagram with your offer. Highest bid by 18 Dec wins. #HousingEmergency
Reposted by Alison Watson
A lack of social housing pushes more people into the private rented sector. By building more social homes, we reduce that pressure, helping bring rents back within reach.
Build Scotland. Build hope. Build social housing. That’s how we end our #HousingEmergency.
✍️ shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
Build Scotland. Build hope. Build social housing. That’s how we end our #HousingEmergency.
✍️ shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
December 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
A lack of social housing pushes more people into the private rented sector. By building more social homes, we reduce that pressure, helping bring rents back within reach.
Build Scotland. Build hope. Build social housing. That’s how we end our #HousingEmergency.
✍️ shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
Build Scotland. Build hope. Build social housing. That’s how we end our #HousingEmergency.
✍️ shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
Reposted by Alison Watson
Thanks to the amazing players of People's Postcode Lottery, we can continue fighting against the #HousingEmergency and the devastating impact it has on families and individuals across Scotland.
🏡 When players win at home, they help others win the fight for theirs. Thank you for your support. ❤️
🏡 When players win at home, they help others win the fight for theirs. Thank you for your support. ❤️
December 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Thanks to the amazing players of People's Postcode Lottery, we can continue fighting against the #HousingEmergency and the devastating impact it has on families and individuals across Scotland.
🏡 When players win at home, they help others win the fight for theirs. Thank you for your support. ❤️
🏡 When players win at home, they help others win the fight for theirs. Thank you for your support. ❤️
Reposted by Alison Watson
A new report from Shelter Scotland and CRER reveals systemic racism in our housing system: BPoC are more likely to become homeless, face unlawful refusals, and wait longer for a social home.
The Scottish Government must start tackling racism in housing it at its roots. shelterscotland.org/CRER-BPoC
The Scottish Government must start tackling racism in housing it at its roots. shelterscotland.org/CRER-BPoC
December 2, 2025 at 11:06 AM
A new report from Shelter Scotland and CRER reveals systemic racism in our housing system: BPoC are more likely to become homeless, face unlawful refusals, and wait longer for a social home.
The Scottish Government must start tackling racism in housing it at its roots. shelterscotland.org/CRER-BPoC
The Scottish Government must start tackling racism in housing it at its roots. shelterscotland.org/CRER-BPoC
Reposted by Alison Watson
Behind every stat & story we share is someone seeking safety, stability and a place to call home. #HousingEmergency
This #GivingTuesday, you can help us provide urgent advice, support and hope to people facing housing injustice in Scotland.
Give hope. Donate today
shelterscotland.org/GivingTuesday
This #GivingTuesday, you can help us provide urgent advice, support and hope to people facing housing injustice in Scotland.
Give hope. Donate today
shelterscotland.org/GivingTuesday
December 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Behind every stat & story we share is someone seeking safety, stability and a place to call home. #HousingEmergency
This #GivingTuesday, you can help us provide urgent advice, support and hope to people facing housing injustice in Scotland.
Give hope. Donate today
shelterscotland.org/GivingTuesday
This #GivingTuesday, you can help us provide urgent advice, support and hope to people facing housing injustice in Scotland.
Give hope. Donate today
shelterscotland.org/GivingTuesday
Reposted by Alison Watson
🏡 IKEA shares our belief that "home is everything", and they are committed to being part of the solution.
That's why for every slice of Sticky Toffee Cake sold in IKEA Restaurants, they will donate £1 to help us support those impacted by the #HousingEmergency.
A sweet way to make a difference! 🍰
That's why for every slice of Sticky Toffee Cake sold in IKEA Restaurants, they will donate £1 to help us support those impacted by the #HousingEmergency.
A sweet way to make a difference! 🍰
December 3, 2025 at 10:41 AM
🏡 IKEA shares our belief that "home is everything", and they are committed to being part of the solution.
That's why for every slice of Sticky Toffee Cake sold in IKEA Restaurants, they will donate £1 to help us support those impacted by the #HousingEmergency.
A sweet way to make a difference! 🍰
That's why for every slice of Sticky Toffee Cake sold in IKEA Restaurants, they will donate £1 to help us support those impacted by the #HousingEmergency.
A sweet way to make a difference! 🍰
Reposted by Alison Watson
🤏 Small donations. ✌️ Twice the impact.
When you shop in B&Q all this week and choose to round up at the till, your micro-donation will be doubled, helping us support families hit hardest by the #HousingEmergency.
Your act of kindness can help drive real change for people facing homelessness ❤️.
When you shop in B&Q all this week and choose to round up at the till, your micro-donation will be doubled, helping us support families hit hardest by the #HousingEmergency.
Your act of kindness can help drive real change for people facing homelessness ❤️.
December 4, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🤏 Small donations. ✌️ Twice the impact.
When you shop in B&Q all this week and choose to round up at the till, your micro-donation will be doubled, helping us support families hit hardest by the #HousingEmergency.
Your act of kindness can help drive real change for people facing homelessness ❤️.
When you shop in B&Q all this week and choose to round up at the till, your micro-donation will be doubled, helping us support families hit hardest by the #HousingEmergency.
Your act of kindness can help drive real change for people facing homelessness ❤️.
On World AIDS Day I wear my decades old red ribbon and remember with love the dear friends I lost and think with love of the dear friends living with HIV ❤️
December 1, 2025 at 8:53 AM
On World AIDS Day I wear my decades old red ribbon and remember with love the dear friends I lost and think with love of the dear friends living with HIV ❤️
Reposted by Alison Watson
Writing in today’s Scotland on Scotland I reflect on the UK Government’s budget this week.
Without doubt, scrapping the two child limit was the right thing to do. A hard fought win for campaigners.
The fight continues to enable all of us to afford every day essentials ⬇️👀
Without doubt, scrapping the two child limit was the right thing to do. A hard fought win for campaigners.
The fight continues to enable all of us to afford every day essentials ⬇️👀
November 30, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Writing in today’s Scotland on Scotland I reflect on the UK Government’s budget this week.
Without doubt, scrapping the two child limit was the right thing to do. A hard fought win for campaigners.
The fight continues to enable all of us to afford every day essentials ⬇️👀
Without doubt, scrapping the two child limit was the right thing to do. A hard fought win for campaigners.
The fight continues to enable all of us to afford every day essentials ⬇️👀
Reposted by Alison Watson
😱 After six years in "temporary" accommodation, Alicia & her son feel forgotten. No family should be trapped in the housing system waiting for a place to call home.
This is the reality of the #HousingEmergency. We need more social homes, and you can help.
Sign up 👉 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
This is the reality of the #HousingEmergency. We need more social homes, and you can help.
Sign up 👉 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
November 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
😱 After six years in "temporary" accommodation, Alicia & her son feel forgotten. No family should be trapped in the housing system waiting for a place to call home.
This is the reality of the #HousingEmergency. We need more social homes, and you can help.
Sign up 👉 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
This is the reality of the #HousingEmergency. We need more social homes, and you can help.
Sign up 👉 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
Her legacy will be valued as much as she will be missed. All the very best @sallyannkelly1.bsky.social 🙌🏻
It's the end of an era today as we say goodbye to our CEO, @sallyannkelly1.bsky.social. Over the past 11 years SallyAnn has led Aberlour with courage, compassion & bravery. We're extremely grateful for everything she has helped us achieve to improve the lives of children, young people & families.
November 28, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Her legacy will be valued as much as she will be missed. All the very best @sallyannkelly1.bsky.social 🙌🏻
Reposted by Alison Watson
We are so grateful to @sallyannkelly1.bsky.social for the wisdom and insight she has brought to the CCPS Board for over a decade.
We wish her all the very best for the next chapter!
@aberlourcharity.bsky.social
We wish her all the very best for the next chapter!
@aberlourcharity.bsky.social
It's the end of an era today as we say goodbye to our CEO, @sallyannkelly1.bsky.social. Over the past 11 years SallyAnn has led Aberlour with courage, compassion & bravery. We're extremely grateful for everything she has helped us achieve to improve the lives of children, young people & families.
November 28, 2025 at 12:33 PM
We are so grateful to @sallyannkelly1.bsky.social for the wisdom and insight she has brought to the CCPS Board for over a decade.
We wish her all the very best for the next chapter!
@aberlourcharity.bsky.social
We wish her all the very best for the next chapter!
@aberlourcharity.bsky.social
Reposted by Alison Watson
📖 Racial Inequality in Scotland: State of the Nation Vol. 1 is out now.
This new reference guide from CRER sets out the impact of systemic racism on BME communities in Scotland in areas including employment, housing, mental health and criminal justice.
www.crer.org.uk/s/CRER-SotN-...
This new reference guide from CRER sets out the impact of systemic racism on BME communities in Scotland in areas including employment, housing, mental health and criminal justice.
www.crer.org.uk/s/CRER-SotN-...
November 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
📖 Racial Inequality in Scotland: State of the Nation Vol. 1 is out now.
This new reference guide from CRER sets out the impact of systemic racism on BME communities in Scotland in areas including employment, housing, mental health and criminal justice.
www.crer.org.uk/s/CRER-SotN-...
This new reference guide from CRER sets out the impact of systemic racism on BME communities in Scotland in areas including employment, housing, mental health and criminal justice.
www.crer.org.uk/s/CRER-SotN-...
Reposted by Alison Watson
Get your Christmas cards sorted ☃️
Our Value Bundle is just £3 for 30 cards, featuring three beautiful Scottish designs. Get a bargain, tick off your list, and help us support those hit by the #HousingEmergency.
🎄 Bundle: shelterscotland.org/XmasBundle
🎁 More cards: shelterscotland.org/XmasGifting
Our Value Bundle is just £3 for 30 cards, featuring three beautiful Scottish designs. Get a bargain, tick off your list, and help us support those hit by the #HousingEmergency.
🎄 Bundle: shelterscotland.org/XmasBundle
🎁 More cards: shelterscotland.org/XmasGifting
Scotland Christmas Card Value Bundle (3 Packs)
Share some Scottish festive charm with this Scotland Christmas card value bundle. Includes 30 cards featuring three unique designs inspired by snowy Edinburgh scenes and traditional pipers. Perfect fo...
shelterscotland.org
November 27, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Get your Christmas cards sorted ☃️
Our Value Bundle is just £3 for 30 cards, featuring three beautiful Scottish designs. Get a bargain, tick off your list, and help us support those hit by the #HousingEmergency.
🎄 Bundle: shelterscotland.org/XmasBundle
🎁 More cards: shelterscotland.org/XmasGifting
Our Value Bundle is just £3 for 30 cards, featuring three beautiful Scottish designs. Get a bargain, tick off your list, and help us support those hit by the #HousingEmergency.
🎄 Bundle: shelterscotland.org/XmasBundle
🎁 More cards: shelterscotland.org/XmasGifting
Reposted by Alison Watson
Together with IKEA, we invited three mums to share their experiences of parenting while homeless in temporary accommodation.
Being a parent while homeless can be next-level difficult, but with your donation, you can help us support families like these. 💝
To donate 👉 shelterscotland.org/Winter25-BS
Being a parent while homeless can be next-level difficult, but with your donation, you can help us support families like these. 💝
To donate 👉 shelterscotland.org/Winter25-BS
November 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Together with IKEA, we invited three mums to share their experiences of parenting while homeless in temporary accommodation.
Being a parent while homeless can be next-level difficult, but with your donation, you can help us support families like these. 💝
To donate 👉 shelterscotland.org/Winter25-BS
Being a parent while homeless can be next-level difficult, but with your donation, you can help us support families like these. 💝
To donate 👉 shelterscotland.org/Winter25-BS
Reposted by Alison Watson
The important report, based on Citizens Advice Scotland’s national data, shows how public debt and deductions are driving child poverty, and how this burden falls disproportionately on women, single parents and disabled households.
We’ve launched a new report with @trusselluk.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk, using Scotland data from @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social & @stepchange.bsky.social, into the gendered nature of the public debt crisis in Scotland. Read: https://www.aberlour.org.uk/publications/gendered-nature-public-debt
November 25, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The important report, based on Citizens Advice Scotland’s national data, shows how public debt and deductions are driving child poverty, and how this burden falls disproportionately on women, single parents and disabled households.
Reposted by Alison Watson
"our message to the chancellor on Wednesday is: prioritise the harms and address them."
We want the Wednesday budget announcement to address the never-ending cost of living crisis, and aim for fairness and compassion.
Read on 👇 tfn.scot/opinion/lets...
We want the Wednesday budget announcement to address the never-ending cost of living crisis, and aim for fairness and compassion.
Read on 👇 tfn.scot/opinion/lets...
Let’s have a budget for fairness and compassion - TFN
David Hilferty’s message to the chancellor
tfn.scot
November 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM
"our message to the chancellor on Wednesday is: prioritise the harms and address them."
We want the Wednesday budget announcement to address the never-ending cost of living crisis, and aim for fairness and compassion.
Read on 👇 tfn.scot/opinion/lets...
We want the Wednesday budget announcement to address the never-ending cost of living crisis, and aim for fairness and compassion.
Read on 👇 tfn.scot/opinion/lets...
Reposted by Alison Watson
We're looking forward to welcoming delegates to The Big Conversation in Glasgow tomorrow, our signature event for young and new housing professionals, kindly supported by Kingdom Housing Association and Waverley Housing.
Follow all of the updates at #TBC2025
Follow all of the updates at #TBC2025
November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We're looking forward to welcoming delegates to The Big Conversation in Glasgow tomorrow, our signature event for young and new housing professionals, kindly supported by Kingdom Housing Association and Waverley Housing.
Follow all of the updates at #TBC2025
Follow all of the updates at #TBC2025