When everything closes for Christmas.
We’ll be there.
When other homeless charities close their offices for Christmas we’ll be there giving care and support, 365 days a year, without judgement or conditions.
You can support our staff and community this Christmas by clicking the button below.
When everything closes for Christmas.
We’ll be there.
When other charities close their doors for Christmas, we’re still there for our community. You can support our staff and community this Christmas by clicking the button below.
You can take effective action to help homeless people
There are many ways to support Rowan Alba in creating lasting change for those affected by homelessness. Whether through donating, fundraising, or partnering with us, your support helps provide stable homes and vital community services. Every contribution makes a real difference.
Here are 3 things you can do now to help and prevent homelessness in Edinburgh.
Donate
You can donate directly to Rowan Alba. Your donation will ensure our services are available to those in Edinburgh who need it most.
Fundraising
You can start your own fundraising campaign for Rowan Alba! If you have an idea for an event or challenge, we’ll provide you with all the support you need.
Volunteering
If you have a skill you would like to teach others, or have free time you can offer to help others, get in touch to join our volunteering community
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Latest news
Rowan Alba brings Mental Health Arts Festival event to Spaces
Self-Management at Spaces
Rowan Alba thanks Board Members and welcomes Calum Wilson as Chair
New Chair appointed
Community Allotment creates a place to grow in the city
A beautiful seed has been planted
Forum Theatre company creates work based on Rowan Alba lived experiences
A new way of looking at homelessness
Filmmakers capture daily life at Thorntree Street
Portrait of the community in our Leith accommodation service
Rowan Alba creates multimedia and interactive experiences to support self-management
Videos, audio and experiential activities support self-management
Karen Barr calls on Council to consider more than just housing
Edinburgh Housing Crisis
Community Photovoice expands across Rowan Alba services
Our Community Photovoice project expands to all services
Sidonie runs the Marathon for the women of Stramullion
Sidonie will be running the Marathon to raise funds for Stramullion
A word from our CEO
An update from Karen Barr, after 2 years as CEO
Supporting our community through embedded psychological support
Sarah Philips tells us about her work in our accommodation services
We celebrate 20 years of Ann Logan
Ann’s contribution to Rowan Alba’s services has been immeasurable
Addiction, chaos and hospital visits
CARDS staff member Michaela Devlin shares her experiences
CARDS work to end stigma of overlooked ARBD condition
ARBD is a result of alcohol abuse and is often misdiagnosed
Rowan Alba officially opens 9 new homes-for-life in Edinburgh
Thorntree Mill welcomes guests to celebrate launch
Plus ça change…100 years since the Addison Act on housing
The centenary of Council Housing (from 2019)