Shelter News

LHA poverty trap warning

05 January 2009

The Government’s new housing benefit system has been heavily criticised for housing claimants in expensive houses. But it is in danger of creating poverty traps in towns, cities and rural areas throughout the country, Shelter has warned.

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.

ROOF gets a makeover

18 December 2008

Shelter’s flagship housing and homelessness magazine ROOF has been given a brand new look for 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.

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.

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.

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.