Scottish Churches Housing Action

Annual Conference

Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh

Friday 3 October 2008

We are fortunate that our main speaker this year is Stewart Maxwell MSP, Minister for Communities and Sport.

In January, Scottish Churches Housing Action submitted our response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on housing, Firm Foundations.  Amongst other comments, we said the paper failed to recognise the substantial role of the voluntary sector in tackling Scotland’s housing problems, particularly homelessness.

Mr Maxwell will address these issues directly in his contribution.  Other speakers will give the perspectives of a provider of homelessness services, and of a local commissioner of services.

The Government has confirmed its pledge of an entitlement to a home for all by 2012: this is your chance to see how the voluntary sector will help us get there.

The conference will start at 10.30am, following the AGM of Scottish Churches Housing Action. Download the booking form