Shelter UK is the national housing and homelessness charity. For over 50 years, it has been providing essential advice and support to people in housing need, and campaigning for change to ensure everyone has a safe and affordable place to call home.
In recent years, Shelter’s work has become more important than ever. The UK is facing a housing crisis, with millions of people struggling to afford a place to live. Homelessness is also on the rise, with over 200,000 people now homeless in England and Wales.
Against this backdrop, Shelter is a vital lifeline for people in housing need. Its services include providing free legal advice and support to people facing eviction, homelessness, or other housing problems, offering emergency accommodation and support to people who have become homeless, and campaigning for changes to government policy to make housing more affordable and accessible.
Shelter’s work is essential to ensuring that everyone has a safe and affordable place to live. However, it cannot do it alone. The government must also take action to address the housing crisis. This includes building more affordable homes, investing in homelessness prevention services, and strengthening tenants’ rights.
In addition to its work on housing and homelessness, Shelter also campaigns on a range of other issues, including poverty, discrimination, and social welfare reform. It is a powerful voice for social justice and a more equitable society.
Shelter is a vital part of the UK’s social safety net. It provides essential support to people in housing need and campaigns for change to create a more just and equitable society. We should all support its work.
