Welcome to Rowan Alba
Our services are built around people and their individual needs. Watch this short video to learn more about how we support all kinds of people, in a way that suits them.
News & Events
The Importance of Ongoing Care and Support (for guitars and people)
I always dreamed of building a guitar. Unfortunately, I was an alcoholic and these dreams only achieved reality in fantasy. Evidenced solely by a growing collection of empty bottles. I realise now that I was too frightened to start. Too frightened to fail. Too lacking...
Zoom meetings, volunteering opportunities, and Learning during Lockdown
We’ve been in lockdown for around 4 weeks, here at Rowan Learning Centre, but what a busy and educational 4 weeks it has been! Personally, right from the get go, I decided I’d set out to achieve 2 things in my time stuck at home. Conquer my fear of Video Calling ...
Why you can’t do Trauma Informed Support with cats, and other unexpected CPD Outcomes…
Here at Rowan Learning Centre, it’s not all National Trauma Training Frameworks and Adverse Childhood Experiences, sometimes we have to wrestle with REALLY difficult topics, such as “Can I use this training on my cat?” Over the last 4 months we’ve delivered our Trauma...
Services
We provide a range of services across Scotland, which reduce the chances of people becoming homeless. Our staff are working tirelessly ensuring all our services continue despite CoVid 19 restrictions.
CoVid 19 Volunteering
The current situation is bringing many vulnerable adults to the attention of services for the first time. If we don’t act now they will slip through the net. Help us respond.
Training
Working in homelessness prevention and supporting people to realise their full potential, Rowan Alba offers a variety of coaching qualifications and training, including the unique opportunity to be trained remotely for volunteering during CoVid19 restrictions.
Great to see a few familiar faces on BBC Alba News! A huge thanks to Gerry, Wendy, Helen, and the BBC Alba team for highlighting the amazing work done by Rowan Alba & Common Ground Against Homelessness.
4Rowan Alba is proud to work with Crisis, who help us create new homes for street homeless men struggling to live on their own. We provide 24-hour support to ensure these vulnerable individuals can look after their health, feel part of a community and keep their home for life.
NEW: Want to know more about the organisations the @crisis_uk Best Practice team is supporting? Check out our new interactive map to explore how we're funding local organisations to end homelessness 👇
https://t.co/kguvgjoJ5y
We’ve got an exciting update and would like to say Thank You to the Walter Scott Giving Group for funding for a garden transformation at Stramullion. The project is still in the early stages but we’re excited about creating a unique green space for residents to enjoy all year.
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