Trust Housing Association

Trust Housing Association: social housing and housing for older people in Scotland

Trust Housing Association is a Scottish organisation dedicated to providing social housing and supported housing for older people. Its activity is structured around two main categories: general needs housing, under the name Everyday Living Housing, and housing for older people, known as Later Living Housing, which in turn is divided into supported or care variants.

Housing models

The association's residential offer is organised into several categories. General social housing (Everyday Living Housing) is intended for those who need affordable housing. Within housing for older people, the organisation distinguishes between Later Living Housing, Later Living with Support and Later Living with Care, depending on the level of assistance available. It also manages a mid-market rent model (Everyday Living - Mid Market Rent).

Services for tenants and applicants

The association offers its tenants and those who have received an offer of housing a personalised benefits advice service. It also provides information and support with the cost of living, with guidance on available assistance. For people with little or no English, it provides tools and practical guidance through its Happy to Translate programme. Repairs and maintenance management, rent or bill payments and tenancy management are other usual services it channels through its website.

Featured residential developments

The association has a network of residential developments distributed across various Scottish locations. Among those listed on its website are:

• Strathtay Avenue (Netherlee, Glasgow): 30 cottage-style properties in a landscaped setting, with 25 one-bedroom bungalows, 5 two-bedroom and 1 three-bedroom. Wi-Fi available throughout the development and in the properties.
• Victoria Court (Ayr): 14 studio flats, 17 one-bedroom flats and 1 two-bedroom flat, next to the River Ayr and within walking distance of the town centre. Wi-Fi throughout the development.
• Waterside Road (Carmunnock, Glasgow): 16 one-bedroom flats, 1 two-bedroom flat and 4 one-bedroom bungalows, in a village setting.
• The Loaning (Chirnside, Scottish Borders): 4 studio flats, 20 one-bedroom flats and 1 two-bedroom flat, with countryside views.
• Ashcroft Drive (Croftfoot, Glasgow): 24 one-bedroom flats and 1 three-bedroom flat, in the King's Park area.
• Fineview Crescent (Glenluce, Dumfries & Galloway): 15 one-bedroom flats, 1 two-bedroom flat and 1 three-bedroom flat.
• Ballechroisk Court (Killin, Stirling): 14 one-bedroom flats, 1 two-bedroom flat and 1 three-bedroom bungalow.
• Mission Place (Motherwell, North Lanarkshire): 23 one-bedroom flats, with landscaped gardens and a train station a short distance away.
• Lady Floras (Newmilns, East Ayrshire): listed building constructed between 1875 and 1877, formerly a school for girls; 20 one-bedroom flats, 5 two-bedroom flats and 1 three-bedroom flat. Wi-Fi throughout the development.
• Manse Gardens (Strachur, Argyll and Bute): 16 fully refurbished, energy-efficient general needs homes, with new kitchens and bathrooms, residents' parking and communal gardens. Includes 13 one-bedroom homes, 2 two-bedroom homes and 1 three-bedroom home.
• Dalrymple Court (Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway): residential development in a central area, with access to local shops and services.

Governance and news

Following its recent Annual General Meeting, the association appointed David Knight as its new Chair, succeeding Dr Norval Bryson. The organisation has published its Annual Review & Accounts for the 2025-26 financial year, available for download on its website. It also provides information about changes to Scottish housing legislation that will come into effect soon. The association also has open vacancies, such as that of Senior Finance Business Partner (Manager), aimed at leading the finance business partnering function.

Area of operation

Trust Housing Association's activity extends across various regions of Scotland, with a presence in areas such as Glasgow and surroundings, Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway, Scottish Borders, Stirling, North Lanarkshire and Argyll and Bute.

Head offices and local offices

Local Netherlee, Glasgow: Strathtay Avenue, Netherlee, Glasgow, G44 3YA

Local Victoria Court, Ayr: Victoria Court, Mill Street, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA7 1TH

Local Carmunnock, Glasgow: 105 Waterside Road, Carmunnock, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G76 9DU

Local The Loaning, Chirnside: The Loaning, Chirnside, Scottish Borders, TD11 3YE

Local Croftfoot, Glasgow: 250 Ashcroft Drive, Croftfoot, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G44 5QG

Local Fineview Crescent, Glenluce: Fineview Crescent, Glenluce, Dumfries & Galloway, DG8 0QJ

Local Ballechroisk Court, Killin: Ballechroisk Court, Killin, Stirling, FK21 8TD

Local Mission Place, Motherwell: Mission Place, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1 1EG

Local Lady Floras, Newmilns: 129 Lady Floras, Newmilns, East Ayrshire, KA16 9DJ

Local Manse Gardens, Strachur: Manse Gardens, Strachur, Argyll and Bute, PA27 8DS

Local Dalrymple Court, Stranraer: Dalrymple Court, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 7HT