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ROOF gets a makeover 
18 December 2008
Shelter’s flagship housing and homelessness magazine ROOF has been given a brand new look for 2009.
Grand support for Shelter
18 December 2008
The Grand Designs Awards, which pay tribute to the UK's best house renovations, new build and eco projects as well as interior design, are supporting Shelter in 2009.
Thanks to Clare and ICAP!
17 December 2008
GMTV presenter Clare Nasir (pictured) has represented Shelter at global interdealer broker ICAP's 16th annual charity day. This year's event raised £11 million for various charities, with celebrities visiting the company's offices to speak up for their favourite charities and encourage the staff.
Send a Shelter Christmas e-card
10 December 2008
Show your support for Shelter and let your friends and family know you are thinking of them by sending one of our free charity e-cards this Christmas.
10 years of the helpline
05 December 2008
Today is the 10th Anniversary of Shelter's free housing advice helpline. In a decade of service, the staff has solved hundreds of thousands of housing problems - from finding someone a place to sleep to helping a family handle their mortgage arrears.
Pass on cut, Shelter urges
05 December 2008
Shelter has welcomed the interest rate cut of one percent, and is challenging banks and mortgage lenders to pass the saving on to help hundreds of thousands of struggling homeowners.
Campaign win on repossessions
04 December 2008
The efforts of Shelter campaigners were acknowledged by the Prime Minister Gordon Brown as he announced new assistance for struggling homeowners.
Child poverty targeted
03 December 2008
Ending child poverty has been made a priority in the Queen's Speech. Shelter welcomed the announcement of the Child Poverty Bill, which will enshrine in law the Government's promise to eradicate child poverty by 2012.
Shelter volunteer wins award
02 December 2008
Asad Naqvi has won the Student award at The Law Society Pro Bono Awards 2008 for his work as a volunteer ‘runner’ for Shelter Hertfordshire’s Court Desk service.
RBS 'raises the bar'
01 December 2008
Shelter has welcomed The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS)'s promise not to repossess properties of customers with mortgage arrears for at least six months, and has called on other lenders to follow suit.
Pam's appeal to churches
01 December 2008
TV Presenter Pam Rhodes is calling on all Christians to hold special services in aid of our work with homeless and badly housed families this Christmas.
