Press releases and statements
New research reveals sleepless nights for people facing housing pressures
More than half (57%) of people with housing costs and experiencing housing pressures in England have been kept awake at night over the past year due to worries including high rents, poor conditions and the risk of eviction, according to new research from Shelter. This is equivalent to approximately 11 million people across the country.
Posted on 11 Jan 2025
New research reveals sleepless nights for people facing housing pressuresMore than 56,000 primary school children homeless in England this Christmas
Shelter’s shocking new analysis of government figures reveals that 56,000 primary school children in England are set to spend Christmas without a home this year. That’s the equivalent of one child homeless in every third primary school classroom in England.
Posted on 19 Dec 2024
More than 56,000 primary school children homeless in England this ChristmasAt least 354,000 people homeless in England today
New research from Shelter shows at least 354,000 people in England, including 161,500 children, will spend Christmas without a home - a shocking increase of 14%, 44,500 people, in one year.
Posted on 11 Dec 2024
At least 354,000 people homeless in England todayDavid Morrissey, Kola Bokinni and Mandip Gill get emotional reading homeless child’s wish for a ‘forever home’ this Christmas
As many children begin writing their letters to Santa this Christmas, David Morrissey (Sherwood, The Walking Dead), Kola Bokinni (Race Across the World, Top Boy, Ted Lasso), Mandip Gill (Doctor Who), Molly Moorish-Gallagher (Model), Yinka Bokinni (BBC Radio 1xtra) and Malachi Kirby (Roots, Small Axe) are supporting Shelter in a powerful new film that features one young child’s heartfelt Christmas wish for a "forever home."
Posted on 29 Nov 2024
David Morrissey, Kola Bokinni and Mandip Gill get emotional reading homeless child’s wish for a ‘forever home’ this ChristmasRecord 159,000 children homeless in temporary accommodation – up 15% in a year
New government statutory homelessness figures released today reveal yet another shocking record, with 159,380 children now homeless and living in temporary accommodation - a 15% increase in a year and the highest figure since records began in 2004.
Posted on 28 Nov 2024
Record 159,000 children homeless in temporary accommodation – up 15% in a yearShelter announces former Deputy Cabinet Secretary Helen MacNamara as new Chair of Trustees
The housing and homelessness charity Shelter has announced Helen MacNamara, Chair of think-tank the Future Governance Forum and former Deputy Cabinet Secretary, as their new Chair of Trustees. Ms MacNamara replaces Helen Baker, who has stepped down as Chair at the end of her six-year term in the role.
Posted on 22 Nov 2024
Shelter announces former Deputy Cabinet Secretary Helen MacNamara as new Chair of TrusteesShelter warns of spiralling crisis as every second call to its emergency helpline is from someone facing homelessness
Shelter is warning the severity of the housing emergency is getting worse this winter, as new data reveals that over half of callers to its emergency helpline are people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. More than a third of these are families with children.
Posted on 21 Nov 2024
Shelter warns of spiralling crisis as every second call to its emergency helpline is from someone facing homelessnessNo-fault evictions by bailiffs up 23% in a year
Shelter urges the government to implement lasting change for renters
Posted on 14 Nov 2024
No-fault evictions by bailiffs up 23% in a yearShelter responds to the Chancellor’s Budget
Polly Neate, chief executive of Shelter, said: “With homelessness at record levels and a temporary accommodation bill in the billions, we desperately need investment in genuinely affordable social homes. The government's announcements to top up the Affordable Homes Programme and limit Right to Buy are the first steps in delivering these.
Posted on 30 Oct 2024
Shelter responds to the Chancellor’s BudgetShelter Chief Executive Polly Neate to step down in March 2025
Polly Neate CBE has announced she will be leaving her role as Chief Executive of the leading housing and homelessness charity, Shelter, at the end of March 2025, after more than seven years in post.
Posted on 02 Oct 2024
Shelter Chief Executive Polly Neate to step down in March 2025