Intervention: Edinburgh
Fund: Social and Sustainable Housing
Date of Investment: May 2021
Impact Area: Housing and local facilities
Beneficiary Group: Homeless people, People living in poverty and/or financial exclusion
Simon Community Scotland focuses on providing housing and support for people facing homelessness. Working across Scotland, the charity supports people to resolve their homelessness and recover from extremely difficult circumstances. The charity was founded in 1963.
Simon Community Scotland’s services range from 24/7 online help, street teams, outreach housing and supported accommodation across Glasgow, Edinburgh, North Lanarkshire, Perth and Kinross.
The loan enables Simon Community Scotland to expand its services into Edinburgh and buy 15 one and two-bedroom properties that will provide permanent homes for people with complex needs and experiencing or facing homelessness.
Transition successfully out of homelessness into independent living
Vulnerable adults and young people with complex needs, experiencing homelessness in Edinburgh
The loan will provide safe and affordable accommodation for up to 30 rough sleepers and homeless people in the city
The loan enables Simon Community Scotland to supplement its existing services in Edinburgh by providing permanent homes alongside the support it offers
Simon Community Scotland has a strong track record of providing support and housing for this group in Glasgow and North Lanarkshire
