DM Hall partners with Glasgow-based homelessness project

DM Hall, one of Scotland’s leading firms of independent chartered surveyors, has appointed Homeless Project Scotland as a new corporate charity partner.

The volunteer-led organisation, which runs a nightly soup kitchen on Glassford Street in Glasgow, supports some of the country’s most vulnerable people by providing food, necessities and emergency accommodation support.

DM Hall has appointed Homeless Project Scotland as its new charity partner (Image: Homeless Project Scotland)

Stephanie Stewart, marketing manager at DM Hall, said: “When we met Homeless Project Scotland, it became clear immediately just how stretched the organisation is and how critical its work has become.

“Despite having no formal funding, the volunteers provide dignity, warmth and support to hundreds of people every single night.

“What really struck us was how even relatively small contributions – basic crockery, hygiene items or food donations – can make an immediate and tangible difference.

“As a business with offices across Scotland, we have an opportunity to collectively support this remarkable charity in a very practical way.”

Stephanie Stewart, DM Hall’s marketing manager (Image: Homeless Project Scotland)

As part of the partnership, DM Hall plans to introduce weekly donation initiatives throughout its offices, encouraging staff to contribute food staples and hygiene products.

DM Hall will also deliver crockery and cutlery for the shelter and fundraise to help purchase a commercial dishwasher.

The support comes at a crucial time for Homeless Project Scotland, which relies entirely on donations and volunteer efforts.

Homeless Project Scotland delivers a range of essential services, including meals, haircuts, laundry facilities and emergency accommodation support.

It prioritises support for women and children, referring families to social services for urgent housing needs.

Despite offering just 33 beds, the charity assists around 60 people seeking accommodation each night and works with a solicitor to secure temporary hotel stays while more permanent solutions are identified.

DM Hall has appointed Homeless Project Scotland as its new charity partner (Image: Homeless Project Scotland)

John McHugh, managing partner at DM Hall, said: “Although Homeless Project Scotland is operating at breaking point, it continues to support people with compassion, dignity and determination.

“The scale of homelessness in our cities is deeply troubling, and organisations like this are stepping in where help is urgently needed.

“By appointing Homeless Project Scotland as a charity partner, we want to offer hands-on, meaningful support and to involve our people directly.

“Even small actions, when multiplied across our business, can have a significant impact.”

The charity operates with the support of 15 to 20 volunteers each night, alongside teams who collect surplus food from businesses during the day.

Its weekly and monthly running costs are high, largely due to the expense of food and other essential supplies.

Colin McInnes, chief executive of Homeless Project Scotland, welcomed the partnership.

He said: “We are sincerely grateful to DM Hall for choosing to support us.

“Demand for our services has risen sharply, and we are seeing more people than ever needing food, shelter and guidance just to survive.

“This partnership will make a real difference, not just through fundraising but through practical support and engagement.

“Knowing that a business like DM Hall understands the urgency of the situation and is willing to stand alongside us means a great deal to our volunteers and the people we support every night.”

In the coming months, DM Hall staff will be invited to take part in donation drives, fundraising activity and a newly formed internal charity committee to help coordinate support for the partnership.

The collaboration reflects DM Hall’s broader commitment to backing organisations that deliver vital services across Scotland, particularly those working on the frontline with limited resources.