Slurp: Students for Action on Homelessness

Slurp is a society of Edinburgh-based students committed to taking action for housing justice

Our Work.

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Campaigns.

Our team conducts a variety of community and student-oriented campaigns to expose the reality of homelessness and housing insecurities in Edinburgh.

 
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Volunteering.

Handed out over 3,100 freshly cooked meals at Streetwork’s Edinburgh hub, Salvation Army, and Bethany Christian Trust, preparing over 100 meals per week.

 
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Fundraising & Outreach.

Held events to fundraise and spread awareness of our cause, as well as designing and selling merchandise.

 
 

Our Latest Posts.

 

Stay up to date with us on our social media

 
View fullsize Here's what our student campaigns team have been up to this Semester! We're always looking for new members, send us a DM if you're interested in getting involved for next year!
View fullsize Join us each Thursday for homemade soup! We'll be in the basement of Gordon Aikman from midday until we sell out. Pay what you can :))
View fullsize Would you like to volunteer with us this semester? If so please come along to the Student Community Lounge, either today, Monday 29th, or tomorrow, Tuesday 30th, between 6-7pm, to hear about how volunteering works, and importantly to signup to a vol
View fullsize Slurp Film Screening!🍿🎬 Come along to our screening of ‘Modern Times’ on 29th November at 7pm in Adam House, Basement Theatre. Entry is free and donations are very welcome, with all proceeds going towards Slurp! Costumes are also welcom

Read more about homelessness in the UK and related causes through Slurp’s blog

Blog
‘The Shadow Pandemic’ - Domestic Abuse and Covid-19.
Lydia Newman
‘The Shadow Pandemic’ - Domestic Abuse and Covid-19.
Lydia Newman

Coronavirus and the subsequent Government responses to prevent the spread of the virus have had real and severe consequences for women, children and young people who experience domestic abuse.

Lydia Newman
The Impact of Covid-19 on Homelessness in the UK.
Fairuz Farhoud
The Impact of Covid-19 on Homelessness in the UK.
Fairuz Farhoud

This article explores how provision for individuals who are rough sleeping or experiencing homelessness has developed throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

Fairuz Farhoud
In Conversation with Sonny.
Slurp Edinburgh
In Conversation with Sonny.
Slurp Edinburgh

We wanted our first blog post to encompass Sonny’s very honest depiction of his own story and so we asked him some questions, and he answered.

Slurp Edinburgh
 

Shop to support.

Help fund Slurp’s work by checking out our online shop

 
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