12-06-2025
Scots charity that tackles homelessness in Ayrshire marks 50th anniversary with Civic Reception
The event brought together staff and supported people from across the country, including those from Ayrshire.
Staff and supported people from a homelessness charity in Ayrshire joined others from around the country as Blue Triangle marked its 50th anniversary with a civic reception at Glasgow City Chambers.
The event brought together staff and supported people from across the country, including those from Ayrshire.
The Ayrshire group travelled to Glasgow to take part in the celebration, joining colleagues from across Scotland to reflect on five decades of impact.
Blue Triangle, a leading Scottish charity tackling homelessness, provides accommodation and 24/7 support at Bank Street and Whatriggs Road in East Ayrshire.
In South Ayrshire, Chalmers Court supports single adults experiencing homelessness.
The area is also home to ROOTS IPRS (Intensive Peer Recovery Support), which provides community-based support for people in recovery from addiction and mental health challenges.
The charity recently launched a new podcast, A Voice in the Dark, which is recorded at Chalmers Court and shares real stories from people supported by Blue Triangle.
Gary Meek, CEO of Blue Triangle, said: 'We started with one service here in Glasgow and we've expanded because the need has grown.
'But our focus has always been the same— helping people who are struggling to get the support and stability they need to move forward.
'This milestone is a testament to the dedication of our compassionate team, who go above and beyond every day to support people through some of the most difficult times in their lives.'
Blue Triangle's impact is set to grow further thanks to a £5 million investment from Social and Sustainable Capital's SASH II fund, allowing the charity to expand housing and support across the country.
The organisation has also been shortlisted for Charity of the Year and People's Choice at the 2025 SCVO Scottish Charity Awards.
Blue Triangle currently supports more than 400 people across Scotland every day through their services and outreach work.
Between 2023-24:
* 43% supported people moved into their own tenancies
* 41% of those admitted to services were under 25-years-old
* 35% of those entering the services experienced sleeping rough
* 30% of supported people faced eviction in their previous tenancies
* 15% of those admitted to services were fleeing violence
The highest level of admission to Blue Triangle services from 2023-24 was South Lanarkshire (35%), followed by Renfrewshire (24%) and Glasgow (12%).
This year, the organisation opened the first Recovery Housing service in Kilmarnock, funded by CORRA Foundation, in partnership with East Ayrshire Drug & Alcohol Partnership.
The Blue Triangle podcast, 'A Voice in the Dark' is available via Acast, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
