Homeless Project Scotland (HPS) is based in a basement on Glassford Street, where they run a night shelter.
Now, the charity has expanded their services to a drop-in welfare centre above the unit, with coffee, food and a safe space for kids to play.
“The next stage is to begin breakfast and lunch services, which will also be open to anyone who needs a hot meal.
“We want to be open all day, every day, for anyone who needs us to have a safe, warm place to sit as long as they want – if the shelter is too much, sit here. Like a cafe but free of charge.”
The new space was provided by Quest For Success, a charity supporting young people in need.
Mr McInnes continued: “This is a really big step and it will make a huge difference to people in need in our city.
“We have to keep working to stop people dying on our streets.
“There is a true desperate crisis in the city and the country right now and we have to respond, so we continue to fight on the front lines to save lives.
“Some people may be intimidated by the idea of approaching an emergency night shelter or even coming down to the soup kitchen – but now, you can look in the window and see exactly what to expect, which is people trying to help.”
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Barry Cushley, founder of Quest For Success, said: “We’re very happy to have been able to extend our ongoing long-term partnership with Colin and his incredible team of volunteers at Homeless Project Scotland.
“We have been blown away by seeing up close the work Colin does – but also horrified by the depth of need here in Glasgow in 2025.
“It’s their enthusiasm to help that has driven this change and they are the ones who carry out the work, so thanks go to them.
“We are working hard to grow as people and as an organisation to help others.”
Homeless Project Scotland has been based at the city centre property since November 2023 and there is currently an ongoing planning process as the organisation fights to keep their shelter.
