Cyrenians has been announced as the lead organisation for a new fund aimed at tackling homelessness in Edinburgh. The Edinburgh based homelessness charity, who are currently marking their 50th year, are delighted to be selected as the lead organisation in the ambitious Housing First Edinburgh programme. Continue reading Cyrenians consortium to head up Housing First Edinburgh
Cyrenians is a Scottish charity stopping homelessness and supporting people. Cyrenians community gardens, situated at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital and Midlothian Community Hospital, provide opportunities for people to get outside and grow food, bringing people together and reducing social isolation. Continue reading Natural health service: Cyrenians and SNH celebrate 3 years of green learning
The Social Bite Village was officially opened on Thursday. Around 150 guests attended the launch and took the opportunity to explore the new village which sits under the shadow of Granton’s last gasometer. Continue reading Social Bite Village opens on Granton waterfront
There’s an old expression that ‘There’s no such thing as a free lunch’ Well, think again! Environmental charity Changeworks is hosting a free lunch on Sunday 6 May 2018 made from food that would otherwise have gone to waste. Continue reading Feeding 1000 bellies, not bins, across Leith!
Homelessness and inclusion charity Cyrenians have appointed a Manager for the Social Bite Village. Kathy Hoyle says she is ‘thrilled to be managing such an exciting and innovative project’. Continue reading “An opportunity to make history”: Cyrenians appoint Manager for Social Bite Village
Cyrenians’ Family Visitors Centre at HMP Addiewell is hosting various activities to celebrate Book Week Scotland and Prisoners’ Week. Continue reading Families affected by imprisonment to take part in Book Week Scotland activities
Alcohol Awareness Week 13th-19th November
It has been well documented by health and social care professionals, as well as debated in Parliament, that Scotland as a nation has an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. Availability and affordability being the two main contributory factors, whereby alcoholic drinks at times can be cheaper than some soft drinks in your local supermarkets. Continue reading Cyrenians Recovery Hub records over 6300 visits this Alcohol Awareness Week
The Homeless Navigator Project is a new Comic Relief and Essential Edinburgh funded service within Cyrenians that seeks to address a visible problem with rough sleeping in Edinburgh. The project aims to offer an alternative opportunity for people who are experiencing homelessness and cannot, for whatever reason, make use of the current support services that exist in Edinburgh. Continue reading Cyrenians launch Homeless Navigator Project
Social Bite’s waterfront village homes to be ready by Christmas
A new village for homeless people will be up and running before Christmas. The Social Bite Village on Granton’s waterfront will be made up of 10 two-bedroom homes that can be moved and transported. Continue reading New homes for Christmas
15% of Scots think young people are homeless by choice
A Scottish charity has launched a new Facebook Messenger “bot” to teach Scots about the real causes of homelessness amongst young people after research found nearly half believe it is through choice or a refusal to accept assistance. Continue reading Ask Alex: new Messenger “bot” to teach Scots about causes of youth homelessness
