A place for everyone
Anyone can face homelessness. Our services have a place of safety and support, for all kinds of people.
A place to settle
Our settled accommodation brings safety and security to homeless people
A place to heal
Our transitional accommodation helps homeless people stabilise their lives and overcome trauma
A place to connect
Our community and residential dependency support service brings people together
Celebrating the opening of Birkentree House
We held a gathering at The Scottish Parliament to celebrate the opening of our new women’s service
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
Corporate partnership
Partnering with us can help your business foster deeper social connections that ultimately benefit homeless people
A word from our CEO
Rowan Alba CEO, Karen Barr gives us an insight into the plans ahead for the charity.
About us
Latest news
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)
Reflections on being a Board Member
Being a Rowan Alba Board Member has been a rewarding experience for Kristy Doherty
Meet the artist: Sam Rutherford
Sam has been finding new ways to connect to the CARDS community through lockdown