Englandmany will spend months – even years – in unfit temporary accommodation, with little or no support
parents fear for their children's health – and their fears are justified
over half of parents say that living in temporary accommodation has harmed their children's health
Every 12 minutes, a family will lose their home. It doesn't have to be this way.
When a family reaches a Shelter adviser, they find someone who will listen, support and fight alongside them for a safer home for them and their children.
Your donation today could:
answer an emergency call from a family facing the fear and uncertainty of homelessness
connect a parent to someone who will provide support now, and in the tough times ahead
help a family challenge unsafe housing and navigate a system stacked against them – so they can fight for a better home for their children
Home is more than walls and a roof. It's the heart of everyday life. Your support keeps that heart beating.
No one needs to face homelessness or unsafe housing alone. Last year over five million people turned to Shelter for advice.
16,721 households received support from our emergency helpline
13,130 households came to our local hubs in England for support
13,700 households who sought help saw a positive change in their housing situation
'It had taken me over four years to get nowhere. When Shelter took it on, after just a month everything was changed.'
- Belinda
We couldn't do this without you. For every £1 you donate:
71p is spent directly on helping people through advice, support and campaigning
29p is spent on fundraising
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.
