Donate now to change the future of housing.

Your donation today could make a direct impact on people's lives, helping them find the security that comes from having a home.

The housing emergency has pushed more families into poverty and homelessness. Right now in England, 151,630 children are currently homeless in temporary accommodation.

Families are struggling to cope with eye-watering rent rises, poorly regulated rented accommodation and inadequate housing benefit.

Let's work together to keep pressure on the new government. The people and communities at the sharp end of the housing emergency must be their top priority.

Demand for our services has continued to increase

Until housing justice becomes a reality, we need you to help make sure everyone can access advice when they need it most.

our local advice and support services offer one-to-one personalised help with housing issues and homelessness
our website provides expert information about everything from reclaiming deposits to applying as homeless
our free emergency helpline offers urgent advice for those who are homeless, have nowhere to stay or are at risk of harm or abuse in their home
our webchat advisers give essential housing advice and make sure that people facing homelessness know their rights
our solicitors provide free legal advice and attend court to help people who've lost their homes or are facing eviction

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.

15,555 households received support from our emergency helpline
15,846 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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