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Social Bite
Read about milestones in the movement to end homelessness, see what our brilliant fundraisers are up to, and learn more about the people we support.
How homelessness affects the LGBTQIA+ community
LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be affected by homelessness There isn’t much information on LGBTQ+ homelessness in the UK.
Wild weather couldn’t dampen spirits at Edinburgh Marathon Festival
A big cheer for Social Bite runners The weather on the morning of Sunday 26th May was far from ideal for the Edinburgh Full and Half Marathon runners.
Celebrating our amazing volunteers
A massive thank you First, we want to say just how grateful we are to all our volunteers across the country, who donate their time, skills and friendly faces to Social Bite!
At the heart of the community: the village hub
Why the hub is so important to the Village model Bed and breakfast facilities are widely used as emergency temporary accommodation for people experiencing homelessness.
“One of the best places to be” happy memories of life at the Social Bite village in Edinburgh
“Anyone who gets to stay there is very lucky,” M.* told us.
Arron’s race day story
Arron will be part of an amazing 30-strong team of Team Social Bite runners taking part in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, joining the movement to end homelessness.
New Social Bite Village project unveiled for South Lanarkshire
We’re thrilled that South Lanarkshire Council has granted permission for the proposed Social Bite Village in Rutherglen.
Happy first anniversary to Social Bite Glasgow!
Constant kindness Social Bite in Glasgow opened its doors in Buchanan Galleries on Sauchiehall Street on 27 April 2023.
Jobs First beats three-year goal ahead of schedule
Jobs First Programme Coordinator, Emma Colgan-Blair, explains what’s at the core of the programme’s success: “it’s about the quality of support we provide and empowering people to reach their full potential.” “It’s incredible to see confidence grow in Jobs First employees, both in their work and personal lives.
Social Bite welcomes two new trustees
Malcolm is a Partner and Head of Charities at Shepherd and Wedderburn.