Tag: Shelter

SHELTER’s latest campaign reminds us a home is more than a roof over one’s head

Stuart Mitchell

What is the definition of a home? For many people, it’s four walls and a roof over one’s head. But homelessness charity SHELTER is aiming to challenge this common misperception with a hard-hitting campaign revealing the grim realities of the temporary accommodation that thousands of families are stuck in. Many people are stuck in accommodation that is mould-infested, cramped, noisy and devoid of basic facilities for cooking, heating or washing, they may be houses – but they’re certainly not homes.  Created by DUDE London and supported by HSBC UK, the…

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B&Q and Shelter Reveal Harsh Reality of Temporary Accommodation at Christmas

Stuart Mitchell

With over 17 million people across the UK due to purchase their Christmas trees this week, the nation is gearing up for a weekend of decorating and festivities.   Many will be adorning their homes with Christmas cards, snow globes and decorations depicting cosy cottages, presents under the tree and stockings hung on warming fireplaces. But for many people experiencing homelessness and living in temporary accommodation, the picture of this perfect Christmas is in stark contrast to the reality of their living conditions. Latest government figures, released on 28th November 2024,…

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Shelter Launches New Christmas Gifts and Essentials Range

Stuart Mitchell

For thousands of people around the country, this will be a difficult winter. Rising rents and skyrocketing bills are forcing families to make impossible decisions between paying their rent, heating their homes and putting food on the table. Shelter’s work to fight the housing emergency and provide practical help and advice to people struggling with homelessness and unsuitable housing, is more critical than ever. By purchasing one of Shelter’s Christmas products, you are helping us to continue to be there for people who don’t have a safe place to call…

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“Resale Therapy” Gets Shoppers, Makers and Donators Involved in the Fight Against the Housing Emergency

Stuart Mitchell

Shelter is on a mission to encourage more people to discover the joys of shopping second-hand and extending the life of clothes this September with our ‘Resale Therapy’ campaign. Not only does this mean helping the environment, but also finding stylish looks, and in doing so, supporting Shelter in the fight for home where new government figures show record numbers of households are facing homelessness.   The total CO2 footprint of clothing in the UK in 2016 was 26.2 million tonnes, with 921,000 tonnes of textiles ending up in household residual…

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Even with postponements 200 clubs support Shelter’s #NoHomeKit and Tottenham warm up in their away kits on Boxing Day

Stuart Mitchell

Over 200 clubs have come together to back Shelter’s #NoHomeKit campaign in its debut year, despite Covid causing chaos for many Boxing Day fixtures. Clubs from across the English and Welsh leagues including Tranmere Rovers and Oldham Athletic, ditched their home colours and wore their away kits in front of a home crowd, in support of those without a home today.  Even though the Premier League blocked its clubs from taking part on the pitch, Tottenham Hotspur showed their support by warming up in this season’s third kit ahead of…

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