Right There

18/08/2026

People facing homelessness cannot wait years for new homes to be built.

In our latest blog, our CEO Janet Haugh highlights that while increasing affordable housing supply remains essential, we must also make better use of the homes that already exist.

Through our short-term housing model, Right There works with Glasgow City Council, landlords and letting agents to provide safe, furnished homes in local communities, helping people access stability and support while longer-term housing options are identified. Today, we help manage almost 600 properties across Glasgow.

Read more about why tackling homelessness requires action on every front:

Our CEO writes about recent news of Glasgow failing to meet affordable housing targets.

14/08/2026

Jordan's life used to be a cycle of drugs, crime, prison and starting over. Read his powerful story about the challenges he faced and how the right support helped him begin rebuilding his life.

I grew up around criminality and spent years selling drugs, taking drugs and getting into trouble. I’d come out of prison determined to do things differently, but before long I’d find myself back in the same habits and the same situations. I ended up in temporary accommodation more than once, an...

06/08/2026

🌟Meet Kiah! 🌟
Kiah, who is supported by our Young People and Family Support team in Orkney, has been hard at work creating handmade gifts and prizes for the Right There stall at the Orkney County Show this weekend.

Kiah has dedicated countless hours creating some amazing knitted characters and colourful crafts - all in aid of raising money to prevent homelessness.

We are incredibly grateful for all the time, creativity and effort she has put in to support a service which means a lot to her.

If you're heading along to the show this weekend, then please stop by the stall to say hello (we’re a friendly bunch) and see some of Kiah's creations for yourself.

Thank you, Kiah. We really appreciate everything you've done. 💛

04/08/2026

Exam results day can bring a mix of emotions.

Our staff are sharing what they did after leaving school and where they are now. Their journeys show that careers rarely follow a straight line; from military careers, university studies and apprenticeships, to a variety of roles in our charity, each person found their place differently.

Whatever your next step, there is no wrong path 💛

31/07/2026

We're delighted to announce that our Mentor of the Month for July is Aisling! 🌟

Aisling was the very first mentor to join our Young Persons Mentoring team, and over the last five months she and her mentee, P, have built a fantastic relationship. Together, they've grown in confidence and gone from strength to strength.

P's gran shared just how much Aisling's support has meant:

"Aisling is an amazing mentor. She has completely brought P out of her shell and I'm so pleased she's received Mentor of the Month for her kind and caring nature."

Thank you, Aisling, for your dedication, compassion and commitment to supporting young people to thrive. We’re so grateful to have you as part of the team. 💙

31/07/2026

After four years as Chair of our Board of Trustees, Bob Cowie is stepping down from his role. In his farewell blog, Bob reflects on his time with Right There, the people who have inspired him, and the organisation’s journey over recent years.

Following his final Board meeting last night, Trustees and members of the Leadership Team came together for a farewell meal to thank Bob for his dedication, leadership and support over the past four years.

Thank you, Bob, for everything you've contributed to Right There. We wish you all the very best and look forward to having you as one of our biggest champions from the sidelines. 💛

Read more: https://rightthere.org/right-there-chair-steps-down/

30/07/2026

Friendship starts with connection 💛

This International Friendship Day, volunteer mentor and Right There team member Jess shares how mentoring has shown her the power of listening, trust and being there for someone when it matters most.

Read her blog and celebrate the friendships that help us all flourish: https://rightthere.org/international-friendship-day-jess-on-her-mentoring-experience/

27/07/2026

Bobby the Right There Bear's Summer of Sport continued this weekend at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games!

He attended the swimming on Friday and men's gymnastics on Sunday, witnessing three Scottish gold medals and helping to spread the word about the power of a "home advantage". Whether it's athletes thriving with a home crowd behind them or people benefiting from having a safe, stable place to call home, the right support can make all the difference.

What a weekend for Team Scotland! 🥇🏊🤸 where will Bobby end up next?

15/07/2026

On Saturday, our Right There Mentoring team enjoyed a social walk in the beautiful Kilpatrick Hills with four volunteer mentors and one adult mentee. And yes, Bobby Bear joined the adventure too, helping to keep spirits high and the pace moving! 🧸💛

10/07/2026

Our Community Hub is one year old! 🥳💛

What a year it has been. Over the last 12 months, the Hub has become a welcoming space where people can meet others, take part in activities, access support and build connections within their community.

We're proud of everything the Hub has achieved in its first year and of the people who have helped bring it to life simply by being part of it.