Press releases and statements
David 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 2025Shelter responds to the first reading of the Renters’ Rights Bill
Shelter responds to the first reading of the Renters’ Rights Bill
Posted on 11 Sep 2024
Shelter responds to the first reading of the Renters’ Rights BillHomelessness bill doubles in five years to £2.3bn
Shelter responds to new government figures revealing the amount being spent by local councils on temporary accommodation for homeless households in England.
Posted on 29 Aug 2024
Homelessness bill doubles in five years to £2.3bnChildren homeless in temporary accommodation hits shameful new record of 151,000 – up 15% in a year
Shelter sets out roadmap for building 90,000 social homes a year to eradicate homelessness
Posted on 08 Aug 2024
Children homeless in temporary accommodation hits shameful new record of 151,000 – up 15% in a year