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Turning Point Scotland Hosts European Visit
Turning Point Scotland played host in Glasgow to a dozen delegates from European cities who want to find out more about the Housing First model to help tackle homelessness. It was part of an adult lifelong learning programme partly funded by Grundtvig which supports education and training across Europe. Turning Point Scotland is taking part in...
Our approach to drugs, alcohol and recovery?
At Turning Point Scotland we are committed to recovery – it is at the heart of what we do. We believe everyone is capable of recovery. Our services range from short-term crisis intervention to sustaining longer-term recovery and abstinence. That means people taking many different paths and journeys during their involvement within Turning Point Scotland...
The GAP Challenge Cup
A team of SPL Legends and media pundits lifted the GAP Challenge Cup after beating Scotland’s Homeless World Cup winners, to raise awareness of the recently formed GLASGOW ABSTINENCE PROVISION, a partnership between the Second Chance Project and Turning Point Scotland. Despite the winter weather and lashing rain, the players enthusiastically took to the field...
Glasgow Charities Aiming To Protect Rough Sleepers From The Big Freeze
The winter storms and icy conditions may be causing disruption for commuters but for some, cold weather can have far more serious consequences than just delayed journeys. A group of Glasgow charities providing homelessness services have opened an emergency shelter to alleviate the risks to rough sleepers in the city, as temperatures plummet and the...
Cheer On Your Favourites At The GAP Challenge Cup
Scotland’s victorious Homeless World Cup Stars are taking on a team of legends in a Challenge Cup to support the recently formed Glasgow Abstinence Provision. Having swept aside the competition from across the globe in Paris, Scotland’s Homeless World Cup winners are preparing to prove they can give some old pro’s a run for their money. The newly-crowned...
Glasgow Charities Gear Up To Help City’s Rough Sleepers Ahead Of Winter
Big hearted volunteers gave up time to give a potentially life-saving winter shelter a lick of paint. They were joined by staff from a top UK law firm who swapped their suits for overalls. It’s all in support of a group of agencies who provide homelessness services in Glasgow, who are teaming up again to offer...
