The Rock Trust

19/06/2026

We're back with another meet the team!

We're taking you behind the scenes at Rock Trust to introduce the people whose hard work helps make our services possible. This week, meet Calum!

Calum is our Trusts and Grants Fundraising Lead, responsible for securing funding, writing grant applications, and supporting reporting requirements.

💬 "The most rewarding part of my role is helping to secure funding for our vital services, including establishing new projects like the Hubs in Glasgow and Perth, which will support hundreds of young people facing homelessness."

Calum's work enables us to grow our impact and provide life-changing support to the young people who need it most. 💙

18/06/2026

We're looking for a Fundraising & Communications Manager to join the Rock Trust team in Edinburgh.

✨ Perks include: Hybrid working. Annual leave that increases each year. An extra wellbeing day on top of annual leave. Enhanced parental leave. A 6% pension contribution…And work that genuinely changes young people's lives.

Permanent role | £38,716-£43,600 | Edinburgh (hybrid)

Find out more today - https://ow.ly/kHjz50Zeeqx

17/06/2026

Looking for a role where your work truly matters?

At Rock Trust, every role plays a part in ending youth homelessness in Scotland. Whether you're supporting young people directly, helping deliver vital services, welcoming visitors, or working behind the scenes, you'll be part of a team united by a shared purpose and values of Safety, Positivity, Respect and Fairness.

We're currently recruiting for a range of exciting roles across our team. Join us and help make a real difference in the lives of young people across Scotland: https://www.rocktrust.org/about-rock-trust/careers/

12/06/2026

Want to make a real difference for young people affected by homelessness?

We’re excited to be expanding our team at Rock Trust and currently recruiting for a number of exciting opportunities across Scotland.

Current vacancies include:

• Project Worker – Upstream (Edinburgh) – 10.5 hours per week
• Project Worker – HF4Y Project (Fife)
• Project Worker – HF4Y Project (Glasgow)
• Fundraising & Communications Manager (Edinburgh)

Find out more about these roles here: https://www.rocktrust.org/about-rock-trust/careers/

If you’re passionate about supporting young people and want to be part of a values-driven team, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch if you have any questions.

If you’re a young person affected by or at risk of homelessness, we can offer you advice and support to help you move forward with your life.

10/06/2026

🎂 Recently, we visited ESPC (UK) Limited to celebrate their 55th birthday - supporting home buyers and sellers across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders.

📽️ As one of our valued corporate partners, we also took the opportunity to sit down with ESPC CEO Paul Hilton for a fireside chat to discuss the value and benefits of collaboration - and the systemic issues that young people continue to face throughout a national housing emergency.

💬 Interviewed by our very own Kate Polson, Paul's shares astute observations from his experience in the private sector - recognising the value of prevention, wasted high street spaces and a lack of political will to meet increasing housing demands.

As a charity, Rock Trust wouldn't be able to do the work we do without the support of our amazing partners like ESPC. ❤️

If you'd like to be part of the solution to youth homelessness, find out more about our corporate partnership offer: https://www.rocktrust.org/get-involved/corporate-partnerships/

09/06/2026

We’re delighted to share that Upstream UK won the Homeless Link Award for Successful Partnerships 🎉

Upstream UK is a four-nation partnership focused on preventing youth homelessness through early identification and support. Led by Llamau alongside Centrepoint, MACS Supporting Children and us leading in Scotland.

The programme works with schools and local services to identify young people at risk and offer support before crisis point. Across all four nations, 98% of young people supported through Upstream have remained safely at home, while 85% of families achieved personal wellbeing goals, including better communication, reduced conflict and stronger relationships.

This recognition highlights the power of early, relationship-centred support delivered through genuine collaboration, and we’re proud to be part of it.

https://www.rocktrust.org/upstream-wins-excellence-award/

05/06/2026

A huge thank you to Beauty Banks for their donation of toiletries to our Glasgow Hub 💙

Beauty Banks works to tackle hygiene poverty by providing essential hygiene products to charities and community organisations supporting people who need them most and we’re incredibly grateful to be one of them.

These donations will go directly to the young people we support providing everyday essentials. Small things like shampoo, deodorant and toothpaste can have a huge impact on confidence and will make a real difference to the young people who come through our services.

03/06/2026

Too many LGBTQ+ young people in Scotland experience homelessness because they don’t feel safe or supported at home.

We partnered with LGBT Youth Scotland to create a peer-led report on housing rights and homelessness, shaped directly by young people with lived experience.

🏳️‍🌈 During Pride Month, it’s important to reflect on the realities many LGBTQ+ young people still face and the changes still needed.

The findings highlight the need for earlier support, inclusive services, and a housing system where every young person feels safe. To read the full report head to rocktrust.org

02/06/2026

Could you be our next Team Manager?

We are the Fundraising & Comms team at Rock Trust - an experienced team of five individuals passionate about ending youth homelessness in Scotland. We are motivated, resilient, and highly collaborative. We thrive when using our creativity to drive support for young people.

We're looking for a Manager who can steer the team in high pressure situations - somebody who shares our values and takes a well-being centred approach. Ideally you'll have experience across multiple fundraising disciplines, be adept at developing and tailoring powerful messaging, and be a natural relationship-manager.

Please get in touch or check out our careers page if you'd like to find out more about the Manager role!

31/05/2026

“It’s amazing to see young people realise their goals.”

Project Worker, Sarah shares why Bedrock is about so much more than housing. From CV writing and career support to exploring education and employment opportunities, Bedrock helps young people build the skills and confidence to move forward.

Our five new Edinburgh flats will help more young people move on from homelessness and towards independent living.

Bedrock is a vital part of the support we provide at Rock Trust. To learn more about the service, visit - https://www.rocktrust.org/bedrock-expansion-edinburgh/