Govan Law Centre awarded £100,000 to tackle homelessness

According to the charity, people leaving facilities including hospitals and prisons can become homeless for various reasons including poor financial planning and a failure to claim benefits.

The centre was among 14 charities awarded grants by the foundation.

Alistair Sharp, project manager at Govan Law Centre, said: “We very much welcome this grant from Bank of Scotland Foundation as it means we can effectively focus on vulnerable people with complex needs who find themselves somewhat unexpectedly homeless when discharged from facilities such as hospital, care or prison.

“Our new service will ensure they receive the appropriate support and guidance on their legal rights to accommodation, which will help them integrate back in to society and put an end to rough sleeping.”

The centre published its annual report this month.