News – August 2010

Send Shelter e-cards! 
27 August 2010
Want to wish someone luck, a happy birthday, congratulations, or just let friends and family know you’re thinking of them? We’ve got online greetings cards for every occasion!

Jason's done it! 
23 August 2010
A huge thank you to Jason Arday, who has now completed his amazing challenge of running 30 marathons in 35 days for Shelter.

Halfway house? 
19 August 2010
Although the number of new completed houses is up this quarter, they are still less than half of what’s needed to meet demand, Shelter said today.

Repossession risk remains 
12 August 2010
The Government must keep funding for debt advice services to help the thousands of families at risk of arrears and repossession, Shelter has urged.

New Homes Bonus not enough 
10 August 2010
The Government’s New Homes Bonus for councils is welcome, but it won’t be enough to solve the housing crisis, Shelter has warned.

Buskers hit the right note 
06 August 2010
Sheffield’s best musicians and performers took part in the UK’s first mass busking event last weekend, raising a tuneful £1,200 for our work with homeless and badly housed people.

Review supply, not tenure 
03 August 2010
The Prime Minister has sidestepped the fundamental cause of our housing crisis: the desperate lack of affordable housing supply, Shelter has said today.