Over 142,000 children in England live without a place to call home.
Many find themselves trapped in unsafe, unhealthy temporary housing, living in a state of anxiety and uncertainty.
Our message is clear: this is unacceptable.
Help us be there when it matters most. Donate now.
But how did it come to this?
A lack of affordable homes in the UK means the housing emergency is spiralling. More people are struggling in temporary accommodation or being forced onto the streets.
My first six weeks living in temporary accommodation left me traumatised for life.
- Fashmina
We must act now.
Your donation today could:
answer an emergency call from a family who are facing the fear and uncertainty of being made homeless
help to pay for legal advice to help a family in crisis keep their home
advocate for access to secure and permanent homes for everyone
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.
FIGHT FOR 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
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