Homelessness charity Borderline has merged into ScotsCare, becoming a service of the larger organisation.
Both charities were operating in different capacities to help vulnerable Scots in and around London.
The organisations already share staff, resources, and office space, so there will be no job losses, changes in location or any interruption to services.
Trustees from both charities will form one board and Shona Fleming, previously chief executive of both charities, will remain as chief executive of ScotsCare.
Chief executive of ScotsCare, Fleming, said “Given the charities close working relationship the merger creates an economic, effective, and efficient ‘one-stop shop’ of client-focused services for Scots in need across London. It’s about creating one charity with a clear message to reach and support those Scots who need us.”
ScotsCare is the trading name of the Scottish Hospital of the Foundation of King Charles II, also known as the Royal Scottish Corporation, and was founded over 400 years ago.
Borderline was formed in 1990 to continue the work of its predecessor, the Church of Scotland London Advisory Service.
Its services will now become a part of ScotsCare, which had an income of £2.6m in the year to 31 March 2022. Borderline had a total income of £163,110 in the same year.
James Chestnut, chair of ScotsCare, said: “This is an important step to merge two charities that have worked closely together for many years in order to provide the best possible support to Scots in London.”
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