Cyrenians
@cyrenians.bsky.social
We tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness in Scotland.
www.cyrenians.scot
www.cyrenians.scot
"After a little trust building and getting to know each other, I soon began to feel comfortable and realised that being vulnerable and opening up was the key to making a positive change within myself."
Read about how we helped Jade when she was struggling, in The Scotsman.
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Read about how we helped Jade when she was struggling, in The Scotsman.
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December 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
"After a little trust building and getting to know each other, I soon began to feel comfortable and realised that being vulnerable and opening up was the key to making a positive change within myself."
Read about how we helped Jade when she was struggling, in The Scotsman.
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Read about how we helped Jade when she was struggling, in The Scotsman.
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It's your last chance to join one our natural wreath workshops on Mon 8th or Tue 9th Dec!
Head down to Royal Edinburgh Community Garden & be inspired to create your own Festive Wreath with foliage & natural materials, unwind & support our work tackling homelessness.
Book tickets:
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Head down to Royal Edinburgh Community Garden & be inspired to create your own Festive Wreath with foliage & natural materials, unwind & support our work tackling homelessness.
Book tickets:
buff.ly/gDxtMaZ
December 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
It's your last chance to join one our natural wreath workshops on Mon 8th or Tue 9th Dec!
Head down to Royal Edinburgh Community Garden & be inspired to create your own Festive Wreath with foliage & natural materials, unwind & support our work tackling homelessness.
Book tickets:
buff.ly/gDxtMaZ
Head down to Royal Edinburgh Community Garden & be inspired to create your own Festive Wreath with foliage & natural materials, unwind & support our work tackling homelessness.
Book tickets:
buff.ly/gDxtMaZ
Ocean Terminal & Cyrenians creating our first ever Xmas Voucher Giving Tree!
Vouchers give people struggling the dignified choice to buy what they need this Xmas.
Take a tag & buy a voucher for someone this Xmas. Your help will spread light during one of the most difficult times in people’s lives.
Vouchers give people struggling the dignified choice to buy what they need this Xmas.
Take a tag & buy a voucher for someone this Xmas. Your help will spread light during one of the most difficult times in people’s lives.
December 6, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Ocean Terminal & Cyrenians creating our first ever Xmas Voucher Giving Tree!
Vouchers give people struggling the dignified choice to buy what they need this Xmas.
Take a tag & buy a voucher for someone this Xmas. Your help will spread light during one of the most difficult times in people’s lives.
Vouchers give people struggling the dignified choice to buy what they need this Xmas.
Take a tag & buy a voucher for someone this Xmas. Your help will spread light during one of the most difficult times in people’s lives.
"If we are truly to stop homelessness long before it happens, we need to provide the space, time and safety which allows people to build back trust."
Follow the link to find out more about how we are helping to prevent homelessness across Scotland by creating networks of care.
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Follow the link to find out more about how we are helping to prevent homelessness across Scotland by creating networks of care.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
"If we are truly to stop homelessness long before it happens, we need to provide the space, time and safety which allows people to build back trust."
Follow the link to find out more about how we are helping to prevent homelessness across Scotland by creating networks of care.
buff.ly/yTMrgFB
Follow the link to find out more about how we are helping to prevent homelessness across Scotland by creating networks of care.
buff.ly/yTMrgFB
We’re proud to be part of Extended Table – a UK-wide partnership using food to bring people together and build stronger, more connected communities.
December 3, 2025 at 12:04 PM
We’re proud to be part of Extended Table – a UK-wide partnership using food to bring people together and build stronger, more connected communities.
“When you don’t know where to go next, you just keep moving,” Ryan says. “Stopping feels risky. You don’t want to draw attention. You don’t want to be noticed.”
Find out more about what homelessness can look like when everything falls through.
Please donate to today: buff.ly/8YWvX5e
Find out more about what homelessness can look like when everything falls through.
Please donate to today: buff.ly/8YWvX5e
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“When you don’t know where to go next, you just keep moving,” Ryan says. “Stopping feels risky. You don’t want to draw attention. You don’t want to be noticed.”
Find out more about what homelessness can look like when everything falls through.
Please donate to today: buff.ly/8YWvX5e
Find out more about what homelessness can look like when everything falls through.
Please donate to today: buff.ly/8YWvX5e
"Even those of us who do not feel the nagging threat of acute homelessness, have felt the pressure of this emergency..."
We're delighted to be partnered with the Edinburgh Inquirer. Read this first article to understand more about Edinburgh's Housing Emergency -
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We're delighted to be partnered with the Edinburgh Inquirer. Read this first article to understand more about Edinburgh's Housing Emergency -
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November 29, 2025 at 12:15 PM
"Even those of us who do not feel the nagging threat of acute homelessness, have felt the pressure of this emergency..."
We're delighted to be partnered with the Edinburgh Inquirer. Read this first article to understand more about Edinburgh's Housing Emergency -
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We're delighted to be partnered with the Edinburgh Inquirer. Read this first article to understand more about Edinburgh's Housing Emergency -
buff.ly/eHFLWSe
Where would you go if everything fell through?
Like so many people escaping violence or instability, Ryan discovered that leaving danger doesn’t guarantee safety - especially when you have nowhere to go.
Like so many people escaping violence or instability, Ryan discovered that leaving danger doesn’t guarantee safety - especially when you have nowhere to go.
November 28, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Where would you go if everything fell through?
Like so many people escaping violence or instability, Ryan discovered that leaving danger doesn’t guarantee safety - especially when you have nowhere to go.
Like so many people escaping violence or instability, Ryan discovered that leaving danger doesn’t guarantee safety - especially when you have nowhere to go.
Our Fareshare team and Scottish Grocers are calling on food businesses to support and donate good to eat, surplus food.
This support will help continue delivery of over 1 million meals a year to central and SE Scotland.
To find our more, read the article here : buff.ly/l8CK2KJ
This support will help continue delivery of over 1 million meals a year to central and SE Scotland.
To find our more, read the article here : buff.ly/l8CK2KJ
November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Our Fareshare team and Scottish Grocers are calling on food businesses to support and donate good to eat, surplus food.
This support will help continue delivery of over 1 million meals a year to central and SE Scotland.
To find our more, read the article here : buff.ly/l8CK2KJ
This support will help continue delivery of over 1 million meals a year to central and SE Scotland.
To find our more, read the article here : buff.ly/l8CK2KJ
"We were looking for new opportunities and the opening for live-in volunteers at Cyrenians gave you the chance to work closely with people. Mainly we would just relax and have fun, like you would with a friend or maybe a younger sibling who is struggling."
November 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
"We were looking for new opportunities and the opening for live-in volunteers at Cyrenians gave you the chance to work closely with people. Mainly we would just relax and have fun, like you would with a friend or maybe a younger sibling who is struggling."
We have signed Living Rent's open letter to the City of Edinburgh council to demand more be done to stop rogue landlords and protect tenants against dangerous living conditions, illegal evictions and threatening behaviour.
Read the open letter here: buff.ly/kVQEGX4
Read the open letter here: buff.ly/kVQEGX4
November 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We have signed Living Rent's open letter to the City of Edinburgh council to demand more be done to stop rogue landlords and protect tenants against dangerous living conditions, illegal evictions and threatening behaviour.
Read the open letter here: buff.ly/kVQEGX4
Read the open letter here: buff.ly/kVQEGX4
Monthly, players of The Scotto help support our mission to end homelessness in Scotland, providing life-changing services to those in need. Thank you
It’s a simple way to make a big impact.
If you’d like to learn more about how you can play and support Cyrenians, visit
www.thescotto.com/cyrenians/
It’s a simple way to make a big impact.
If you’d like to learn more about how you can play and support Cyrenians, visit
www.thescotto.com/cyrenians/
November 23, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Monthly, players of The Scotto help support our mission to end homelessness in Scotland, providing life-changing services to those in need. Thank you
It’s a simple way to make a big impact.
If you’d like to learn more about how you can play and support Cyrenians, visit
www.thescotto.com/cyrenians/
It’s a simple way to make a big impact.
If you’d like to learn more about how you can play and support Cyrenians, visit
www.thescotto.com/cyrenians/
The Bethany Christian Trust Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre at Els House in Gorgie is available to anyone facing street homelessness this winter. It offers food, sleeping facilities and a high level of support to people who do not have any accommodation.
November 22, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The Bethany Christian Trust Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre at Els House in Gorgie is available to anyone facing street homelessness this winter. It offers food, sleeping facilities and a high level of support to people who do not have any accommodation.
Interested in trying authentic Syrian food? Come and join us for delicious Syrian food cooked with love in Edinburgh by our award winning chef Noura!
November 20, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Interested in trying authentic Syrian food? Come and join us for delicious Syrian food cooked with love in Edinburgh by our award winning chef Noura!
Yesterday young people gathered for Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution conference tackling the impact of family conflict on mental health, and how family arguments can damage relationships and lead to family breakdown – the single biggest cause of youth homelessness in Scotland.
November 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Yesterday young people gathered for Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution conference tackling the impact of family conflict on mental health, and how family arguments can damage relationships and lead to family breakdown – the single biggest cause of youth homelessness in Scotland.
We’re so grateful for the incredible partnership we’ve built with our friends at
From 10th October to 7th November, Dishoom generously supported Cyrenians with their Ruby Royale cocktail, which featured seasonal ingredients from our Green Skills Centre. Partnerships like this are so powerful.
From 10th October to 7th November, Dishoom generously supported Cyrenians with their Ruby Royale cocktail, which featured seasonal ingredients from our Green Skills Centre. Partnerships like this are so powerful.
November 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
We’re so grateful for the incredible partnership we’ve built with our friends at
From 10th October to 7th November, Dishoom generously supported Cyrenians with their Ruby Royale cocktail, which featured seasonal ingredients from our Green Skills Centre. Partnerships like this are so powerful.
From 10th October to 7th November, Dishoom generously supported Cyrenians with their Ruby Royale cocktail, which featured seasonal ingredients from our Green Skills Centre. Partnerships like this are so powerful.
We’re working so that no one suffers from food insecurity - it's part of our work tackling the causes and consequences of homelessness.
Our Community Pantries offer a unique, low cost way to access a variety of foods, including Chilled and fresh produce, and ambient cupboard staples.
Our Community Pantries offer a unique, low cost way to access a variety of foods, including Chilled and fresh produce, and ambient cupboard staples.
November 17, 2025 at 12:04 PM
We’re working so that no one suffers from food insecurity - it's part of our work tackling the causes and consequences of homelessness.
Our Community Pantries offer a unique, low cost way to access a variety of foods, including Chilled and fresh produce, and ambient cupboard staples.
Our Community Pantries offer a unique, low cost way to access a variety of foods, including Chilled and fresh produce, and ambient cupboard staples.
🎄 Join one our natural wreath making workshops this December!
Head down to the Royal Edinburgh Community Garden and be inspired by the natural environment to create your own sustainable Festive Wreath with evergreen foliage and natural materials.
Head down to the Royal Edinburgh Community Garden and be inspired by the natural environment to create your own sustainable Festive Wreath with evergreen foliage and natural materials.
Make your own eco wreath
Be inspired by the natural environment of the Royal Edinburgh Community Garden. Join us to create your own sustainable Festive Wreath with evergreen foliage and natural materials with an added…
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November 15, 2025 at 12:04 PM
🎄 Join one our natural wreath making workshops this December!
Head down to the Royal Edinburgh Community Garden and be inspired by the natural environment to create your own sustainable Festive Wreath with evergreen foliage and natural materials.
Head down to the Royal Edinburgh Community Garden and be inspired by the natural environment to create your own sustainable Festive Wreath with evergreen foliage and natural materials.
"We had a fabulous time on the course. I'm recovering from a brain haemorrhage and have lost some of my coordination and the course really brought my confidence back. I have made a wonderful Diwali meal for my family for the first time in 2 years.
November 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM
"We had a fabulous time on the course. I'm recovering from a brain haemorrhage and have lost some of my coordination and the course really brought my confidence back. I have made a wonderful Diwali meal for my family for the first time in 2 years.
We’ve been shortlisted as part of @LNER’s Customer & Community Investment Fund!
If you want Cyrenians to win this amazing LNER funding, Please vote for Early Intervention: Supporting Young People at Risk of Homelessness here: surveys.perspectusglobal.com?&id=baa0346e...
If you want Cyrenians to win this amazing LNER funding, Please vote for Early Intervention: Supporting Young People at Risk of Homelessness here: surveys.perspectusglobal.com?&id=baa0346e...
November 13, 2025 at 12:04 PM
We’ve been shortlisted as part of @LNER’s Customer & Community Investment Fund!
If you want Cyrenians to win this amazing LNER funding, Please vote for Early Intervention: Supporting Young People at Risk of Homelessness here: surveys.perspectusglobal.com?&id=baa0346e...
If you want Cyrenians to win this amazing LNER funding, Please vote for Early Intervention: Supporting Young People at Risk of Homelessness here: surveys.perspectusglobal.com?&id=baa0346e...
Scotland’s Veterans Wellbeing Alliance recorded the first episode of their new podcast series at Cyrenians Linburn Walled Garden - a community garden and thriving hub of learning, recovery, and community for veterans, volunteers and military personnel.
Listen to it here: buff.ly/T2KmgQO
Listen to it here: buff.ly/T2KmgQO
November 11, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Scotland’s Veterans Wellbeing Alliance recorded the first episode of their new podcast series at Cyrenians Linburn Walled Garden - a community garden and thriving hub of learning, recovery, and community for veterans, volunteers and military personnel.
Listen to it here: buff.ly/T2KmgQO
Listen to it here: buff.ly/T2KmgQO
We have signed Shelter's open letter calling for the UK Government to take action so that the asylum system does not make people homeless by design, and for the Scottish Government to ensure the local authorities facing the biggest homelessness pressures have the funding they need.
November 7, 2025 at 12:04 PM
We have signed Shelter's open letter calling for the UK Government to take action so that the asylum system does not make people homeless by design, and for the Scottish Government to ensure the local authorities facing the biggest homelessness pressures have the funding they need.
🔔🏃🎄 Join the The Great Scottish Christmas Run in Inverleith Park this December!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just want to enjoy a fun, festive day out, the Great Scottish Christmas run is for you!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just want to enjoy a fun, festive day out, the Great Scottish Christmas run is for you!
November 5, 2025 at 12:04 PM
🔔🏃🎄 Join the The Great Scottish Christmas Run in Inverleith Park this December!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just want to enjoy a fun, festive day out, the Great Scottish Christmas run is for you!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just want to enjoy a fun, festive day out, the Great Scottish Christmas run is for you!
🫐🍁 We’re partnering with Dishoom Edinburgh, with our Green Skills Centre’s fruity produce going into their new alcohol free drink the Ruby Royale!
Proceeds from the Ruby Royale will help us tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness - why not pop into Dishoom before Nov 16th and try it?
Proceeds from the Ruby Royale will help us tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness - why not pop into Dishoom before Nov 16th and try it?
November 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🫐🍁 We’re partnering with Dishoom Edinburgh, with our Green Skills Centre’s fruity produce going into their new alcohol free drink the Ruby Royale!
Proceeds from the Ruby Royale will help us tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness - why not pop into Dishoom before Nov 16th and try it?
Proceeds from the Ruby Royale will help us tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness - why not pop into Dishoom before Nov 16th and try it?
Miss out on tickets to our Supper Soiree? Don't worry our auction is now open - tackle homelessness from the palm of your hand!
Bids close Thurs 30th October at 10pm, check out our exclusive experiences, luxury items, and once-in-a-lifetime packages: www.jumblebee.co.uk/cyrenians2025
Bids close Thurs 30th October at 10pm, check out our exclusive experiences, luxury items, and once-in-a-lifetime packages: www.jumblebee.co.uk/cyrenians2025
October 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Miss out on tickets to our Supper Soiree? Don't worry our auction is now open - tackle homelessness from the palm of your hand!
Bids close Thurs 30th October at 10pm, check out our exclusive experiences, luxury items, and once-in-a-lifetime packages: www.jumblebee.co.uk/cyrenians2025
Bids close Thurs 30th October at 10pm, check out our exclusive experiences, luxury items, and once-in-a-lifetime packages: www.jumblebee.co.uk/cyrenians2025