New Resource Library

To improve our services and meet the needs of our clients, Borderline will be opening a resource library at our new offices on City Road. Our resource library will be a place for clients to review employment resources, benefit and housing information, and community services directories. In addition to providing resources, clients will have computers available for Internet and email access for connecting with friends and family. Our library cannot open without your support. We are still seeking funding to fill the empty space with these much needed resources. If you would like to help fund Borderline's new resource library, please send a cheque payable to Borderline to, 22 City Road, EC1Y 2AJ.
 

Become a Trustee of Borderline

Would you like to do something to help the homeless people you encounter? Particularly the ones you have an affinity with? Then perhaps you might like to become a Trustee of Borderline, the Charity for Homeless Scots in London. Experience of practice and/ or policy in relation to homelessness would be greatly valued although not essential. New Borderline is now accepting CVs for consideration, please send to 22 City Road, EC1Y 2AJ. For more information please contact Gwen at 0800 174047 for more information.
 

Ian’s Story

Ian came to London from Glasgow earlier this year. His employer had reduced his hours which resulted in Ian being unable to keep up his rent payments and so was evicted from his flat. Ian came to London hoping to find work but soon found himself alone and sleeping rough. When Ian first came into Borderline he was in desperate need of support. The client support worker was able to supply Ian with a sleeping bag and details of a night shelter where he could self-refer for that night. The client worker was also able to secure a long-term room in a YMCA hostel where Borderline has access to 3 rooms. Ian was able to move into the room the very next day. Borderline will continue to work with Ian to help him find permanent accommodation in the future and will also help with financing items that he needs to meet his immediate
needs. The 3 rooms that Borderline have access to in the YMCA are a vital ongoing service. We require your help in funding these beds on an ongoing and permanent basis.

 

Borderline 20th Anniversary

This year is the 20th Anniversary of Borderline. We have been offering support and advice to homeless and insecurely housed 1st and 2nd generation Scots in London since 1990. Over the last 20 years there have been many changes to Borderline including the recent move to Covent Garden. One thing however hasn’t changed and that is the plight of the many Scots who come to London to escape abuse, addiction and poverty. Unfortunately many of these Scots soon find themselves without friends, family or a job and can eventually end up on the streets. The other thing that hasn’t changed is the service Borderline offers to these very vulnerable Scots. Borderline is still the only charity specifically helping homeless Scots in London. With your help, we’ll be here for another 20 years.

 
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