Non Charity Employer
About us
Who we are
The Ootsider CIC is a Community Interest Company based in West Lothian, Scotland.
We ethically hand-make high quality Changing Robes at our facility, reinvesting all profits to make our own designed-for-purpose Sleeping Coats - a waterproof, windproof and fleece lined coat that converts into a sleeping bag - which we donate free of charge to rough sleepers across the UK.
Our culture and values
Our culture and values are described through:
Our WHY: We believe that every human being has a right to warmth, dignity and the opportunity to belong.
Our WHAT: Provide a Sleeping Coat to rough sleepers.
Our HOW: Reinvest all profits from sales and donations to make and donate our sleeping coats
Equality, diversity and inclusion policy
At The Ootsider, our mission is built on dignity, kindness, and inclusion—values that define how we treat our team and our community. As a Scottish Community Interest Company, we are committed to fostering a fair, equitable, and collaborative environment where every individual is valued for their unique perspective. We ensure fairness through inclusive recruitment and a zero-tolerance stance on discrimination, actively championing human potential so that identity or background are never barriers to thriving within our workforce.
