News – December 2009
Welwyn Hatfield sings up a storm 
21 December 2009
Carol singers from Welwyn Hatfield got into the festive spirit last night and raised a fantastic £240 to help Shelter’s work with homeless and badly housed families in Hertfordshire this Christmas.
Students on tour for Shelter
21 December 2009
Cambridge Students' RAG appeal embarked on a cross country tour to raise money for Shelter in early December.
RATM campaign success!
21 December 2009
After a huge grassroots social networking campaign, Rage Against the Machine has reached number one for Christmas - raising over £80,000 for Shelter in the process. Congratulations and a massive thank you to everyone involved!
'Tis the season for Christmas jumpers
16 December 2009
Whistles has joined forces with their creative partners to create a series of limited edition ‘Christmas jumpers’. For every jumper sold, £25 will be donated to Shelter.
Giving by the power of Facebook!
17 December 2009
A grassroots social networking campaign to get Rage Against the Machine’s track ‘Killing in the Name Of’ to number one is raising tens of thousands of pounds for Shelter this Christmas.
Chris supports Shelter this Christmas
15 December 2009
Perennial festive favourite Chris Rea’s 'Driving Home For Christmas' is getting a make-over with a new video. It's available as a digital download Christmas single in aid of Shelter from today.
Co-op Insurance has Shelter covered
14 December 2009
Is your New Year's resolution to get your home insurance sorted out? Get it out of the way in December with Co-operative Insurance, and you won't just get a great deal - you'll also be supporting Shelter, as the company will donate £10 for every policy taken out.
A sackload of Christmas gift ideas!
14 December 2009
Avoid lastminute Christmas Eve shopping panic - buy your gifts in the comfort of your own home via our online shop!
Get cooking for Shelter!
14 December 2009
Looking for culinary inspiration this Christmas? National law firm Shoosmiths has produced Firm Favourites, a collection of delicious recipes put together by staff, their families and friends.
Local Housing Allowance 'failing'
11 December 2009
Local Housing Allowance (LHA) is failing tenants and landlords in its current form, new research from Shelter shows today.
Pre-budget report welcomed
09 December 2009
Shelter today welcomed the Chancellor’s pre-budget report, saying it showed the Government’s commitment to housing.
Send Shelter's Christmas e-cards!
08 December 2009
Shelter's gorgeous range of Christmas e-cards are back for 2009. The all-new, all-animated e-cards are better than ever, and are a great way to do your bit for the environment and save on stamps at Christmas time!
Send a message from Santa
08 December 2009
Shelter is today launching SantaCam, a fantastic new website which lets parents send their children a personalised Christmas video message from Santa.
Research team hits lotto jackpot
03 December 2009
Shelter’s research team has hit the jackpot after Shelter fundraisers secured a massive £363,000 research grant from the Big Lottery Fund.
M&S Christmas food for Shelter is back!
17 November 2009
Marks and Spencers' glorious range of 'Food to Go' in aid of Shelter has become something of a festive tradition over the last few years, so you'll be pleased to hear that it's back and it's looking tastier than ever in 2009.
Over 10 years to clear lists
01 December 2009
One in four English local authorities would take more than 10 years to house everyone on their council housing waiting list, it was revealed today.
