In 2024, a record number of children were homeless. Let's make 2025 the year things change.

This year, let's support more children and families to find a safe, secure home

In 2024, there were over 159,000 children trapped in damaging temporary accommodation. Too many forced to live with black mould, damp, no cooking facilities and zero heating.

They're increasingly accommodated miles away from their friends, schools and community and for much longer than would be considered temporary.

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.

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.

15,975 households received support from our emergency helpline
12,203 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

Pie chart showing that 79% of donations is spent directly on helping people and 21% is spent on fundraising.

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