The ceremony, which was held on Thursday 19 June at Radisson Blu, was hosted by BBC journalist Sally Magnusson.

Gary Meek, CEO, Blue Triangle said: “Blue Triangle is delighted to be recognised by the Scottish Charity Awards for Charity of the Year.

“It is even more special to receive this award as we are celebrating our 50th anniversary.”

“This honour is only made possible by our hardworking staff, many of whom have supported some of the most vulnerable members of society during decades of service.

“Blue Triangle will continue to provide life-changing support, while highlighting the urgent need for action against the backdrop of a housing crisis.”

Blue Triangle has also launched a podcast, A Voice in the Dark, to celebrate staff and supported people stories during the 50th anniversary celebrations. The most recent episode features Jonathon McNaughton, who found himself homeless at sixteen years old and was supported at a Blue Triangle service. Years later, wanting to give back, Jonathon joined the Blue Triangle board, and recently was elected chair.

Founded in June 1975, Blue Triangle has grown into a national housing and social care provider, operating 29 services across 10 local authorities. The organisation now supports hundreds of people every day including young people, families, asylum seekers, and individuals in recovery by offering not only a safe place to stay, but also the tools to rebuild their lives.

As Scotland’s homelessness crisis deepens, Blue Triangle’s work has never been more vital. With over 6,000 people currently on Glasgow’s homeless housing waiting list, the charity is responding with new solutions, including a £5 million investment from Social and Sustainable Capital’s SASH II fund to purchase more properties and expand support services.

The organisation’s impact is felt far beyond Glasgow. In addition to supported accommodation, Blue Triangle offers outreach, recovery housing, and floating support services tailored to prevent homelessness before it starts. Its approach is built on trauma-informed care, offering safe, supportive environments that recognise the impact of difficult past experiences, while empowering people to move forward.

Between 2023-24:

• 43% supported people moved into their own tenancies
• 41% of those admitted to services were under 25 years old
• 35% of those entering the services experienced sleeping rough
• 30% of supported people faced eviction in their previous tenancies
• 15% of those admitted to services were fleeing violence