When we lose someone, the memories we have of them mean everything.
Giving to Shelter in honour of a loved one is one way to continue their story, as well as support future generations in changing theirs. Thank you for thinking of us at this time.
Donate in memory
Giving in memory of a loved one is a wonderful way to pay tribute to their life.
Set up a tribute fund
With an online tribute fund you can create a dedicated page for friends and family to remember a loved one. On this page, you can share photos, music, and memories you have of them, while raising money for us.
You can set up a personalised tribute fund quickly and easily using MuchLoved or Just Giving.
Write a dedication
Leave a dedication to a loved one on Shelter’s online dedication page. You can share tributes and pictures, and continue their story.
Make a donation
Our online donation form is simple to fill in, and you can tell us the name of the person you’re remembering and their relationship to you.
If you’d prefer to donate by post, please send your donation with a cover letter and your loved one's name to:
Freepost Plus,
RUAL-ZHYC-ZZXG,
Shelter,
88 Old Street,
London,
EC1V 9HU
Organise a funeral collection
If you’d like to set up a funeral collection, we can send you donation envelopes.
Get in touch with inmemory@shelter.org.uk. Alternatively, ask your funeral director to collect donations and send them to us via post.
Include Shelter in your funeral wishes
If you want to request that donations are made to us as part of your own funeral wishes, you should ensure that either the executors of your will know, or that it’s included in the details of your funeral. Our funeral wishes form may help.
Send an e-card
Let a loved one know you are thinking of them by sending condolences using a Shelter e-card. At the same time, you’ll be helping us reach families facing homelessness or experiencing housing issues.
The difference your donation could make
£30 could enable a legal advisor to scrutinise possession documents and make sure due attention has been paid to a client’s mental health issues or disabilities.
£60 could pay for a legal advisor to represent a client at a complex court hearing, giving detailed advocacy so their client’s voice is heard.
£245 could enable a Helpline Plus advisor to resolve a complex case, helping someone who faces a difficult housing issue.
We’re grateful that you’ve thought of us during this time.
Because of your generosity, we can continue to support people in urgent need and keep on campaigning for safe, secure, affordable housing for everyone.
Contact us
Get in touch at inmemory@shelter.org.uk.
You can also contact our In Memory Executive, Katie Small on 0344 515 1746.
Get support with bereavement
GriefChat professional counsellors are experienced in supporting bereaved people.
They will listen to your story, explore how your grief is affecting you and help you to find any additional support – including referral to other specialist bereavement services.
You can remain anonymous or provide your name, whichever you prefer. It is a completely free service and is available to you Monday to Friday, 9am-9pm or by email out of these hours.