News – February 2008

Mother and child

10 years supporting families 

27 February 2008

This month Shelter's Homeless to Home project in Bristol celebrates its 10th anniversary. Since its launch in February 1998, the project has helped thousands of people settle into permanent homes.

Shelter's chief executive, Adam Sampson

Shelter responds to Ken Loach 

25 February 2008

Shelter today responded to comments made by film maker Ken Loach on the BBC's Today Programme.

Shelter staff receiving photographs

Thanks to Star Traders 

25 February 2008

Hardy & Greys Ltd, the design and manufacture company that played a part in ITV's Christmas extravaganza for Shelter, Star Traders, has boosted the funds raised by the show with a generous gift of unique movie photos.

Beth Ditto and Jarvis Cocker

Download Beth and Jarvis 

18 February 2008

Music icons Jarvis Cocker and Beth Ditto have released a single to help raise money for Shelter. The track is a cover of the dancefloor anthem 'Temptation' by Heaven 17 and is available to download exclusively from iTunes.

Comedian Stephen K Amos

Stand up for Shelter 

15 February 2008

Stephen K Amos (pictured) and Phil Nichol are just two of the top comedians backing Shelter's demand for more homes now. You can catch them and other leading talents at London's Comedy Store in March.

Traveller Family

Gypsies speak out  

15 February 2008

On 7 February in London, Shelter ran a groundbreaking national conference on supporting Gypsies and Travellers in settled housing.

New York skyline

Take on the Big Apple 

14 February 2008

If you're looking for an exciting new challenge this year, how about running the ING New York Marathon for Shelter on 2 November?

Caroline Flint MP

'Work for housing' slammed 

05 February 2008

Shelter has condemned the Government's suggestion that unemployed people should lose their council homes as 'a return to the workhouse'. The proposal from Housing Minister Caroline Flint MP has unleashed a storm of criticism.

Shelter client getting advice

Help on offer in Lancashire 

04 February 2008

As statistics show that homeowners in Lancashire have faced a 50 per cent rise in the threat of repossession over the last five years, Shelter is encouraging people in the region to get in touch if they need advice.

Still from the film Trapped

Trapped hits the screen 

01 February 2008

Supporters, celebrities and figures from the film and television industry walked the grimy carpet to attend the premiere of Trapped, Shelter's new poignant drama, last night.

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