Policy and research
The Shelter research team undertakes an annual programme of in-house and externally commissioned research to underpin the organisation’s policy and campaigns work.
Latest research publications
See all Shelter's research and policy publications in the Policy Library.
For whose benefit?
Authors: Alexandra Frost, Sarah Corker, Francesca Albanese and Liam Reynolds, Shelter
This report presents the findings of a major survey investigating the experiences of 453 local housing allowance (LHA) claimants. Along with evidence from other studies, the findings provide the basis for proposals of how policy related to LHA should be reformed to ensure the system works for claimants, landlords and local authorities and meets the Government's original policy aims for LHA. (Published December 2009)
Taking the strain
Authors: Liam Reynolds and Jackie Smith, Shelter
Money Advice Trust commissioned Shelter in February 2009 to carry out research into the impact of the current economic downturn on the private rented sector and to identify ways in which advice services could serve the sector better. (Published November 2009).
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Research contractors database
While Shelter carries out part of its research in-house, a significant proportion of our research programme is commissioned externally, and we maintain a database of researchers to enable us to draw on a wide range of experience and skills when we put work out to tender.
To be included in this database, complete the online register.