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

This Christmas, more than 159,000 children will wake up homeless.

Disgraceful new government stats reveal a 15% increase in children without a home.

As homelessness continues to soar, our frontline services are working tirelessly to support and provide vital advice to the thousands of families without a safe and secure home this winter.

A grim hostel or mouldy studio flat with your entire family living on top of each other is no place for any child to grow up. Toddlers have no space to play, while teenagers have to share beds with their siblings. Parents spend sleepless nights worrying they will be moved miles away from family and their jobs, at any given time.

We’ve launched an urgent appeal for donations from kind people like you to help us continue to support families.

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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