Bethany Christian Trust is a Scottish charity based in

Edinburgh Edinburgh ( ; gd, Dùn Èideann ) is the capital city of Scotland and one of its 32 Council areas of Scotland, council areas. Historically part of the county of Midlothian (interchangeably Edinburghshire before 1921), it is located in Lothian ...

focusing on

homeless Homelessness or houselessness – also known as a state of being unhoused or unsheltered – is the condition of lacking stable, safe, and adequate housing. People can be categorized as homeless if they are: * living on the streets, also kn ...

and

vulnerable people A vulnerable adult is defined as an individual age 18 or older who has the functional, mental, or physical inability to care for themselves. It can also refer to one who is unable to protect themselves against significant harm or exploitation. A ...

. The charity was established in 1983 by Rev Alan Berry, then a minister in Leith, Edinburgh, in response to the homeless and vulnerable people he encountered daily. Bethany Christian Trust runs programs both on the street and in dedicated buildings. It provides various counseling and education services along with community awareness projects.

External links

Official website
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