About us

About us

Tuesday, 02, Dec 2008 04:09


Everyone should have a home.

We are one of the richest countries in the world, and yet millions of people in Britain wake up every day in housing that is run-down, overcrowded, or dangerous. Many others have lost their home altogether. Bad housing robs us of security, health, and a fair chance in life.

Shelter believes everyone should have a home.

We help more than 170,000 people a year fight for their rights, get back on their feet, and find and keep a home. We also tackle the root causes of bad housing by campaigning for new laws, policies, and solutions.

Our website gets more than 100,000 visits a month; visit www.shelter.org.uk to join our campaign, find housing advice, or give us a donation.

We need your help to continue our work. Please support us.

www.shelter.org.uk

Latest Press Releases

Shelter: Wide-ranging new coalition backs eco-towns

A coalition of organisations working in environment and social justice is now fighting in support of eco-towns and highlighting the benefits the settlements could bring.

Shelter calls for £8 billion housebuilding boost

SHELTER today called on the Government to immediately inject £8 billion into building new homes to help kick start the flagging housebuilding industry.

Shelter responds to rise in mortgage possession claims across the country

In response to new mortgage possession statistics from the Ministry of Justice, Shelter chief executive Adam Sampson today accused mortgage lenders of ‘still using repossession as the first rather than last resort, despite being urged not to’

Shelter response to new repossession figures from CML

Shelter response to new repossession figures from CML: "These figures are shocking, but the real horror is that today struggling homeowners have less protection than in the 90s, but most people don’t even realise it.