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News  |  Posted 2 May 2022

Official Statement – 2 May 2022

Recently we have responded to the media regarding concerns raised about Social Bite with the charity regulator, OSCR. We recognise that for those of you who have supported us over the years this will have been unexpected, and we felt it was important to share some comments from our Chair, Sir Andrew Cubie, and our co-founder,  Josh Littlejohn. Sir Andrew …

Recently we have responded to the media regarding concerns raised about Social Bite with the charity regulator, OSCR. We recognise that for those of you who have supported us over the years this will have been unexpected, and we felt it was important to share some comments from our Chair, Sir Andrew Cubie, and our co-founder,  Josh Littlejohn. Sir Andrew …

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News  |  Posted 18 February 2020

Declan has a goal to end homelessness

At just eight-years-old Declan Kempson felt upset every time he walked past someone sleeping on the street, but rather than brood on it and feel helpless, he decided he would do something to help. Enlisting the assistance of his mother Sharon, he set about organising a Fun Day at the Blackburn Partnership Centre in January, which included a tombola, home …

At just eight-years-old Declan Kempson felt upset every time he walked past someone sleeping on the street, but rather than brood on it and feel helpless, he decided he would do something to help. Enlisting the assistance of his mother Sharon, he set about organising a Fun Day at the Blackburn Partnership Centre in January, which included a tombola, home …

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Skye is no limit for Sarah-Jane

Living in the Western Isles hasn’t prevented Sarah-Jane Reid from participating in Social Bite’s mass fundraising sleep out events over the years. In fact, since December 2015 Sarah-Jane has held three sleep outs, which she organised herself at the Kyleakin Village bus stop on Skye, and has raised in excess of £12,000. On the first occasion, in 2015 she did …

Living in the Western Isles hasn’t prevented Sarah-Jane Reid from participating in Social Bite’s mass fundraising sleep out events over the years. In fact, since December 2015 Sarah-Jane has held three sleep outs, which she organised herself at the Kyleakin Village bus stop on Skye, and has raised in excess of £12,000. On the first occasion, in 2015 she did …

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News  |  Posted 20 January 2020

Hogmanay clean up

After the bells had chimed 12 on Edinburgh’s Hogmanay  and most people were thinking about heading home, a group of about 30 people were getting ready to begin their work, the full extent of which became visible only as the streets cleared of people, revealing the litter and detritus left behind. In their hi-viz jackets and Brewdog sweatshirts and hoodies …

After the bells had chimed 12 on Edinburgh’s Hogmanay  and most people were thinking about heading home, a group of about 30 people were getting ready to begin their work, the full extent of which became visible only as the streets cleared of people, revealing the litter and detritus left behind. In their hi-viz jackets and Brewdog sweatshirts and hoodies …

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Christmas in Dalkeith and Livingston

The festive season is always busy for Social Bite with dinners served in our cafes in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and this year we were busier still with extra dinners added to the schedule in Dalkeith and Livingston. In Dalkeith, what began in October as a women and children’s weekly social supper, in conjunction …

The festive season is always busy for Social Bite with dinners served in our cafes in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and this year we were busier still with extra dinners added to the schedule in Dalkeith and Livingston. In Dalkeith, what began in October as a women and children’s weekly social supper, in conjunction …

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News  |  Posted 4 April 2019

Housing First gathers pace in Scotland

Scotland could be free from the most acute forms of homelessness within three years – this is the aim of the Housing First Pathfinder, a Scottish Government backed programme that has officially ramped up from 1st April in five cities, Aberdeen/shire, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling. Pioneered by Social Bite as part of a collaborative movement across Scotland and joint-funded …

Scotland could be free from the most acute forms of homelessness within three years – this is the aim of the Housing First Pathfinder, a Scottish Government backed programme that has officially ramped up from 1st April in five cities, Aberdeen/shire, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling. Pioneered by Social Bite as part of a collaborative movement across Scotland and joint-funded …

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News  |  Posted 27 November 2018

Itison: Spread the festive cheer – buy Christmas dinner for someone who is homeless

Today on #GivingTuesday we are delighted to announce that you can join us in making sure people who are homeless have a delicious hot meal and somewhere to go this Christmas for just £5. As the Christmas songs begin, the lights are turned on, and the colder nights draw in; it’s more important than ever to remember those who do …

Today on #GivingTuesday we are delighted to announce that you can join us in making sure people who are homeless have a delicious hot meal and somewhere to go this Christmas for just £5. As the Christmas songs begin, the lights are turned on, and the colder nights draw in; it’s more important than ever to remember those who do …

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News  |  Posted 30 August 2018

Scotland’s greats set to perform at Sleep in the Park 2018

Frightened Rabbit, Lulu, Eddi Reader and Kyle Falconer announced for Sleep in the Park 2018 * Grant Hutchison, Billy Kennedy and Andy Monaghan of Frightened Rabbit to perform in Glasgow, with guest singers for special performance as tribute to late founder of the band Scott Hutchison * Scottish legend Lulu to play the Edinburgh event * Kyle Falconer to headline …

Frightened Rabbit, Lulu, Eddi Reader and Kyle Falconer announced for Sleep in the Park 2018 * Grant Hutchison, Billy Kennedy and Andy Monaghan of Frightened Rabbit to perform in Glasgow, with guest singers for special performance as tribute to late founder of the band Scott Hutchison * Scottish legend Lulu to play the Edinburgh event * Kyle Falconer to headline …

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News  |  Posted 6 August 2018

Housing First takes significant steps forward

On Friday (3rd August 2018) we announced the first batch of funding to start the programme across five locations in Scotland. Social Bite are providing funding through the money that was raised through Sleep in the Park events, and other fundraisers. The other significant contributor of funds is The Merchants House of Glasgow. Up to 800 houses have been pledged …

On Friday (3rd August 2018) we announced the first batch of funding to start the programme across five locations in Scotland. Social Bite are providing funding through the money that was raised through Sleep in the Park events, and other fundraisers. The other significant contributor of funds is The Merchants House of Glasgow. Up to 800 houses have been pledged …

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News  |  Posted 3 August 2018

DeedIt: Small deeds, big impact!

Deedit is a social experiment, which will operate from August 2-25 in Edinburgh, as a special partnership between Social Bite, Tesco Bank and the University of Edinburgh. The aim is to discover how small good deeds and acts of kindness can enhance and potentially transform society. You can help our mission to end homelessness by paying forward a hot drink …

Deedit is a social experiment, which will operate from August 2-25 in Edinburgh, as a special partnership between Social Bite, Tesco Bank and the University of Edinburgh. The aim is to discover how small good deeds and acts of kindness can enhance and potentially transform society. You can help our mission to end homelessness by paying forward a hot drink …

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