Blue Triangle, SCVO Scottish Charity of the Year, has today launched a Fresh Start Christmas campaign to provide the people they support with essential items. 45% of those who entered Blue Triangle services from September 2024 - Sep 2025 moved into their own tenancy: an important milestone, but one that brings challenges during a cost-of-living crisis.

Gary Meek CEO said: “Blue Triangle’s aim is to support people into their own home, but often they move in without the basics like a kettle, towels or cutlery. The Fresh Start Christmas campaign will provide dignity and warmth this winter. Please help someone leaving homelessness walk into more than four walls — because everyone deserves more than just a roof — they deserve a home, and a fresh start.”

Blue Triangle provides Moving On Packs — the essential items people need to make their new tenancy feel like home. This winter, as Scotland’s housing crisis pushes services to full capacity, urgent support is needed to give more people the fresh start they deserve. 

How your donation could help 

  • £10 could provide a welcome pack with basics such as tea, coffee and food items
  • £20 could buy a kettle and cups
  • £50 could gift plates, cutlery and cookware
  • £100 could provide warm bedding and curtains

To donate, please visit bluetriangle.org.uk/freshstart

Blue Triangle is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary, and has been on the front line of homeless since 1975. Now, the organisation runs supported accommodation and outreach services across ten local authorities, supporting on average 1,400 people a year.

Between 2024-25:

  • 47% of those admitted to services were under 25 years old
  • 34% of supported people faced eviction in their previous tenancies
  • 29% of those entering the services experienced sleeping rough
  • 20% had issues with mental health
  • 12% of those admitted to services were fleeing violence

To mark their 50th anniversary, Blue Triangle have launched a podcast, ‘A Voice in the Dark’ which is available via Acast, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The latest episode features Ian, a supported person from Oban who struggled with grief, addiction and mental health issues. Thanks to support from a Blue Triangle outreach worker, Ian is on the road to recovery.