This Christmas, you could help protect children from the harsh reality of homelessness. Donate now.

Tonight, over 150,000 children will go to sleep homeless.

This is the highest number on record. A shocking and harsh reality.

Children and their families are often stuck in unsuitable temporary accommodation, sometimes miles away from their friends, schools and community, and for much longer than would be considered 'temporary'. The majority of families in temporary accommodation have been stuck there for over one year.

This is not the childhood any parent would want for their child. Unfortunately, love alone can't change this reality. But together, we could.

Your donation won't be restricted to a single project but will be used wherever it's needed most to help those fighting for their right to a safe home.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home, because home is everything. The fight to end the housing emergency starts here.

How we help

No one needs to face homelessness or unsafe housing alone. Last year over five million people turned to Shelter for advice.

15,975 households received support from our emergency helpline
12,203 households came to our local hubs in England for support
12,900 households who sought help saw a positive change in their housing situation

How you fuel the fight for home

We couldn't do this without you. For every £1 you donate:

79p is spent directly on helping people through advice, support and campaigning
21p is spent on fundraising

Pie chart showing that 79% of donations is spent directly on helping people and 21% is spent on fundraising.

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