Mentoring has made a massive difference.
Our mentoring scheme matches up CIH members with experienced members to help them to share knowledge and develop their career. We spoke to a mentor and a person being mentored to find out what they've gained from the scheme.
The Clink: Helen's story - In her own words
My name is Helen and I'm 43. I spent nine months at The Clink Restaurant at HMP Styal, under the guidance of head chef trainer Kerry.
The Clink: Changing attitudes, transforming lives and creating second chances
Chris Moore tells us a bit more about the work of The Clink to rehabilitate through education.
'Scottish social landlords must prepare for new allocations rules'
New rules on allocations and suspensions will require social landlords in Scotland to review their policies and make changes where necessary.
Scottish social landlords must prepare for new allocations rules
We spoke to Ashley Campbell, CIH Scotland’s policy and practice manager, to find out more.
Supporting people who are sleeping rough
What is the best way to support people who are sleeping rough? Mike Ash, acting corporate director, communities and housing at Swindon Borough Council, outlines the new approach his team is taking.
Challenges in 2018 as we look to build the homes we need
Housing delivery, homelessness, standards and much more - as we enter 2018 CIH Scotland policy expert Ashley Campbell explores what to look out for.
We need to rethink the way we deal with homelessness
The Homelessness Reduction Act has huge potential - but only if organisations have the right culture to make the most of it, says CIH policy and practice officer Faye Greaves.
"I'm proud to work for an organisation that makes a difference."
In our latest Meet the Member feature we spoke to member champion Laura Wood, group lead for PR and communications at North Star.
No single organisation has the answer to reducing homelessness
"Homelessness Awareness Week is a reminder of what we can achieve when we work together" Chris Stocks, homeless strategy and partnership lead at Exeter City Council and Teignbridge District Council
‘A birds eye view of housing: we all chose housing’
The message is stark – homelessness needs our urgent, collective attention
Rough sleeping is forecasted to jump by 76 per cent in the next 10 years according to a new report from Crisis. CIH policy and practice officer Faye Greaves says the time for action is now.
Funders should take action before the government does
Mike Bruce, chief executive of Weslo Housing Management reflects on borrowing conditions in the Buy to Let market and its place in an ever growing private rented sector.
New Scottish Social Housing Charter places important new emphasis on tenant scrutiny
As a new revised Scottish Social Housing Charter comes into force, CIH Scotland's deputy director Marian Reid blogs about the important new emphasis on tenant scrutiny.
Assessing the impact of LHA caps for young people living in Scotland
Ashley Campbell policy and practice manager at CIH Scotland, assesses the impact of LHA caps for young people living in Scotland.
