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We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Join us in ending the devastating impact the housing emergency has on people and our communities. #FightForHome
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@sheltercharity.bsky.social
· Jan 20
We're Shelter. We exist to defend the right to a safe home.
Join us in ending the devastating impact the housing emergency has on people and our communities.
Support the #FightForHome: shltr.org.uk/RfbV9
Get housing advice: shltr.org.uk/5fbBh
Join us in ending the devastating impact the housing emergency has on people and our communities.
Support the #FightForHome: shltr.org.uk/RfbV9
Get housing advice: shltr.org.uk/5fbBh
London and Manchester... let’s go! 🚶💙
Huge good luck to everyone taking part in #WalkForHome tonight. Every step that we take together is a step towards ending homelessness. ✨
Huge good luck to everyone taking part in #WalkForHome tonight. Every step that we take together is a step towards ending homelessness. ✨
December 2, 2025 at 2:12 PM
London and Manchester... let’s go! 🚶💙
Huge good luck to everyone taking part in #WalkForHome tonight. Every step that we take together is a step towards ending homelessness. ✨
Huge good luck to everyone taking part in #WalkForHome tonight. Every step that we take together is a step towards ending homelessness. ✨
How can we create the change we want to see for future generations?
@kwajo.bsky.social sat down with Uche and Victoria to talk about how racism has affected them when trying to access social housing.
Watch the full conversation: shltr.org.uk/kfQJO
@kwajo.bsky.social sat down with Uche and Victoria to talk about how racism has affected them when trying to access social housing.
Watch the full conversation: shltr.org.uk/kfQJO
November 30, 2025 at 7:32 PM
How can we create the change we want to see for future generations?
@kwajo.bsky.social sat down with Uche and Victoria to talk about how racism has affected them when trying to access social housing.
Watch the full conversation: shltr.org.uk/kfQJO
@kwajo.bsky.social sat down with Uche and Victoria to talk about how racism has affected them when trying to access social housing.
Watch the full conversation: shltr.org.uk/kfQJO
Earlier this week, we gave important evidence on a Parliamentary Inquiry into black homelessness.
We shared research from our 'My Colour Speaks Before Me' report, while Peer Researcher Uche shared her powerful lived experience.
Our voices are clear: we need a fairer housing system.
We shared research from our 'My Colour Speaks Before Me' report, while Peer Researcher Uche shared her powerful lived experience.
Our voices are clear: we need a fairer housing system.
November 27, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Earlier this week, we gave important evidence on a Parliamentary Inquiry into black homelessness.
We shared research from our 'My Colour Speaks Before Me' report, while Peer Researcher Uche shared her powerful lived experience.
Our voices are clear: we need a fairer housing system.
We shared research from our 'My Colour Speaks Before Me' report, while Peer Researcher Uche shared her powerful lived experience.
Our voices are clear: we need a fairer housing system.
Great discussion from @danielhewittitv.bsky.social on why building social homes and strengthening renters’ rights matters. Clear insights on how we tackle the housing emergency 💯 worth a listen. youtu.be/wuRl5nsWZVQ
Will the government meet its target of building 1.5m homes? | ITV News
YouTube video by ITV News
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November 27, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Great discussion from @danielhewittitv.bsky.social on why building social homes and strengthening renters’ rights matters. Clear insights on how we tackle the housing emergency 💯 worth a listen. youtu.be/wuRl5nsWZVQ
Today's #Budget2025 is cold comfort to families on the brink of losing their home.
Read our response below. ⬇️
Read our response below. ⬇️
November 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Today's #Budget2025 is cold comfort to families on the brink of losing their home.
Read our response below. ⬇️
Read our response below. ⬇️
We want to be clear about what this week’s announcements mean for people seeking safety in this country, homelessness and housing justice.
Removing support from people already destitute, and pushing them into homelessness, will only make matters worse.
Removing support from people already destitute, and pushing them into homelessness, will only make matters worse.
November 21, 2025 at 12:46 PM
We want to be clear about what this week’s announcements mean for people seeking safety in this country, homelessness and housing justice.
Removing support from people already destitute, and pushing them into homelessness, will only make matters worse.
Removing support from people already destitute, and pushing them into homelessness, will only make matters worse.
Something very special happened… 🥹
@alisonhammond.bsky.social sat down with Alicia & her son Aeon to share their story of spending Christmas in temporary accommodation.
@alisonhammond.bsky.social sat down with Alicia & her son Aeon to share their story of spending Christmas in temporary accommodation.
November 20, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Something very special happened… 🥹
@alisonhammond.bsky.social sat down with Alicia & her son Aeon to share their story of spending Christmas in temporary accommodation.
@alisonhammond.bsky.social sat down with Alicia & her son Aeon to share their story of spending Christmas in temporary accommodation.
So long, Section 21. It hasn’t been a blast.💥
From 1 May 2026, renters can finally say goodbye to unfair evictions as the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force.
#RentersRightsAct
From 1 May 2026, renters can finally say goodbye to unfair evictions as the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force.
#RentersRightsAct
November 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
So long, Section 21. It hasn’t been a blast.💥
From 1 May 2026, renters can finally say goodbye to unfair evictions as the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force.
#RentersRightsAct
From 1 May 2026, renters can finally say goodbye to unfair evictions as the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force.
#RentersRightsAct
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Today, we brought this message to Westminster with other organisations, ahead of next week’s Autumn Budget.
📢 Chancellor Rachel Reeves: restore housing benefit to match the true cost of rent.
Join us and take action today: bit.ly/3V1d76a
📢 Chancellor Rachel Reeves: restore housing benefit to match the true cost of rent.
Join us and take action today: bit.ly/3V1d76a
November 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Today, we brought this message to Westminster with other organisations, ahead of next week’s Autumn Budget.
📢 Chancellor Rachel Reeves: restore housing benefit to match the true cost of rent.
Join us and take action today: bit.ly/3V1d76a
📢 Chancellor Rachel Reeves: restore housing benefit to match the true cost of rent.
Join us and take action today: bit.ly/3V1d76a
Every 12 minutes, a family in England loses their home.
Shelter’s advisers are there to help those in temporary accommodation fight for a safe home.
💌 Donate today: england.shelter.org.uk/donate 🎄❤️
Shelter’s advisers are there to help those in temporary accommodation fight for a safe home.
💌 Donate today: england.shelter.org.uk/donate 🎄❤️
November 17, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Every 12 minutes, a family in England loses their home.
Shelter’s advisers are there to help those in temporary accommodation fight for a safe home.
💌 Donate today: england.shelter.org.uk/donate 🎄❤️
Shelter’s advisers are there to help those in temporary accommodation fight for a safe home.
💌 Donate today: england.shelter.org.uk/donate 🎄❤️
The Renters' Rights Act finally has Royal Assent! Watch our video to find out what it will mean for private tenants.
November 13, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The Renters' Rights Act finally has Royal Assent! Watch our video to find out what it will mean for private tenants.
The government promised to build more genuinely affordable social homes.
Now they might let developers sell them.
84,000 families are already homeless... we can’t afford to lose more social homes.
📢 Email your MP today: campaigns.shelter.org.uk/email-mp-sto...
Now they might let developers sell them.
84,000 families are already homeless... we can’t afford to lose more social homes.
📢 Email your MP today: campaigns.shelter.org.uk/email-mp-sto...
MPs must hear our voices ─ no selling off social and affordable homes
Reports suggest that the government is considering allowing housing developers to sell off social and affordable rent homes for higher prices to private buyers and investors. This is outrageous and ha...
campaigns.shelter.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The government promised to build more genuinely affordable social homes.
Now they might let developers sell them.
84,000 families are already homeless... we can’t afford to lose more social homes.
📢 Email your MP today: campaigns.shelter.org.uk/email-mp-sto...
Now they might let developers sell them.
84,000 families are already homeless... we can’t afford to lose more social homes.
📢 Email your MP today: campaigns.shelter.org.uk/email-mp-sto...
Every 12 minutes, a family in England becomes homeless. And for families stuck in temporary accommodation, life feels like it's on hold.
This winter, Shelter’s advisers are there to answer every urgent call, giving someone to turn to and helping families fight for a safe home.
This winter, Shelter’s advisers are there to answer every urgent call, giving someone to turn to and helping families fight for a safe home.
November 3, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Every 12 minutes, a family in England becomes homeless. And for families stuck in temporary accommodation, life feels like it's on hold.
This winter, Shelter’s advisers are there to answer every urgent call, giving someone to turn to and helping families fight for a safe home.
This winter, Shelter’s advisers are there to answer every urgent call, giving someone to turn to and helping families fight for a safe home.
Everyone should have a safe and secure home, free from racism and discrimination.
But we know that isn't always the case. That's why we’re asking you to share your own stories of racism when trying to access a social home.
You can make a big contribution. Please share here: shltr.org.uk/gfQOW
But we know that isn't always the case. That's why we’re asking you to share your own stories of racism when trying to access a social home.
You can make a big contribution. Please share here: shltr.org.uk/gfQOW
October 30, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Everyone should have a safe and secure home, free from racism and discrimination.
But we know that isn't always the case. That's why we’re asking you to share your own stories of racism when trying to access a social home.
You can make a big contribution. Please share here: shltr.org.uk/gfQOW
But we know that isn't always the case. That's why we’re asking you to share your own stories of racism when trying to access a social home.
You can make a big contribution. Please share here: shltr.org.uk/gfQOW
BREAKING: The Renters’ Rights Bill has gained Royal Assent🚨
Renters are finally on the path to saying goodbye to unfair Section 21 evictions and welcoming our new rights.❤️
We’re waiting for the Govt to announce when the changes will be implemented.
#RentersRightsAct
Renters are finally on the path to saying goodbye to unfair Section 21 evictions and welcoming our new rights.❤️
We’re waiting for the Govt to announce when the changes will be implemented.
#RentersRightsAct
October 28, 2025 at 9:09 AM
BREAKING: The Renters’ Rights Bill has gained Royal Assent🚨
Renters are finally on the path to saying goodbye to unfair Section 21 evictions and welcoming our new rights.❤️
We’re waiting for the Govt to announce when the changes will be implemented.
#RentersRightsAct
Renters are finally on the path to saying goodbye to unfair Section 21 evictions and welcoming our new rights.❤️
We’re waiting for the Govt to announce when the changes will be implemented.
#RentersRightsAct
‘It was hidden, like swept under the carpet.'
In this short teaser video, housing campaigner @kwajo.bsky.social sat down for an honest conversation with Uche and Victoria about the extra barriers faced by Black people when trying to access a social home.
In this short teaser video, housing campaigner @kwajo.bsky.social sat down for an honest conversation with Uche and Victoria about the extra barriers faced by Black people when trying to access a social home.
October 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
‘It was hidden, like swept under the carpet.'
In this short teaser video, housing campaigner @kwajo.bsky.social sat down for an honest conversation with Uche and Victoria about the extra barriers faced by Black people when trying to access a social home.
In this short teaser video, housing campaigner @kwajo.bsky.social sat down for an honest conversation with Uche and Victoria about the extra barriers faced by Black people when trying to access a social home.
Communities can’t thrive when genuinely affordable social housing is treated as optional.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Don’t cut London’s affordable housing quotas, Labour MPs urge ministers and mayor
Exclusive: Housing secretary and capital’s mayor face calls from within party for rethink on homebuilding plans
www.theguardian.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Communities can’t thrive when genuinely affordable social housing is treated as optional.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Plans to slash targets on affordable housing in London favours profit-driven developers, who continue to look after their bottom line at the expense of 97,000 children who are growing up homeless in the capital.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
London developers to be allowed to reduce percentage of affordable homes
Housing secretary and capital’s mayor draw up plans to boost housebuilding, but homelessness charities protest
www.theguardian.com
October 17, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Plans to slash targets on affordable housing in London favours profit-driven developers, who continue to look after their bottom line at the expense of 97,000 children who are growing up homeless in the capital.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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New figures from Shelter show that the number of children homeless or in temporary accommodation in England has reached its highest level since records began.
172,420 kids without a permanent home of their own- an 8% increase in a single year.
172,420 kids without a permanent home of their own- an 8% increase in a single year.
October 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM
New figures from Shelter show that the number of children homeless or in temporary accommodation in England has reached its highest level since records began.
172,420 kids without a permanent home of their own- an 8% increase in a single year.
172,420 kids without a permanent home of their own- an 8% increase in a single year.
🚨 172,420 children in England are now homeless, the highest number since records began. 🚨
No child should grow up in freezing B&Bs or temporary accommodation miles from school, friends, and family.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
No child should grow up in freezing B&Bs or temporary accommodation miles from school, friends, and family.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Number of homeless children in temporary accommodation reaches new record high
Official government figures released to showed 172,420 kids were in families forced to live in temporary homes by the end of June, which includes B&Bs and hostels
www.mirror.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 11:54 AM
🚨 172,420 children in England are now homeless, the highest number since records began. 🚨
No child should grow up in freezing B&Bs or temporary accommodation miles from school, friends, and family.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
No child should grow up in freezing B&Bs or temporary accommodation miles from school, friends, and family.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Slashing affordable housing targets as homelessness hits another record high is a mistake.
Social homes end homelessness and speed up development, the real problems are high prices and a system built to protect developer profits. 🏠
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Social homes end homelessness and speed up development, the real problems are high prices and a system built to protect developer profits. 🏠
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
A leaked memo, a Maga-style hat and a trail of broken pledges – it’s Labour’s great housing betrayal | Aditya Chakrabortty
Ignore the bombast: Steve ‘build, baby, build’ Reed’s boast looks likely to end in targets more pathetic than they are now, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
www.theguardian.com
October 16, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Slashing affordable housing targets as homelessness hits another record high is a mistake.
Social homes end homelessness and speed up development, the real problems are high prices and a system built to protect developer profits. 🏠
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Social homes end homelessness and speed up development, the real problems are high prices and a system built to protect developer profits. 🏠
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Today we handed in Tracy, Victoria, Ahmed, Andrea and Uche’s open letter to the government, calling for a fairer housing system.
🙌🏿🙌🏾🙌🏽
✍️ It was signed by more than 10,000 people.
You have made it loud and clear – anti-racism must be at the heart of social housing management.
🙌🏿🙌🏾🙌🏽
✍️ It was signed by more than 10,000 people.
You have made it loud and clear – anti-racism must be at the heart of social housing management.
October 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Today we handed in Tracy, Victoria, Ahmed, Andrea and Uche’s open letter to the government, calling for a fairer housing system.
🙌🏿🙌🏾🙌🏽
✍️ It was signed by more than 10,000 people.
You have made it loud and clear – anti-racism must be at the heart of social housing management.
🙌🏿🙌🏾🙌🏽
✍️ It was signed by more than 10,000 people.
You have made it loud and clear – anti-racism must be at the heart of social housing management.
Reposted by Shelter
We’re proud to have joined with over 40 organisations including campaigners for tenants, homelessness and debt advice charities, landlord organisations and others in calling on the UK government to unfreeze local housing allowance at the upcoming budget.
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#UnfreezeLHA
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#UnfreezeLHA
October 13, 2025 at 8:05 AM
We’re proud to have joined with over 40 organisations including campaigners for tenants, homelessness and debt advice charities, landlord organisations and others in calling on the UK government to unfreeze local housing allowance at the upcoming budget.
🧵(1/2)
#UnfreezeLHA
🧵(1/2)
#UnfreezeLHA
Whilst our government moves slowly, renters pay the price.
People have been uprooted from schools, jobs and communities while politicians move at a snail’s pace... 🐌
We need urgent action. Renters need security now.
People have been uprooted from schools, jobs and communities while politicians move at a snail’s pace... 🐌
We need urgent action. Renters need security now.
October 13, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Whilst our government moves slowly, renters pay the price.
People have been uprooted from schools, jobs and communities while politicians move at a snail’s pace... 🐌
We need urgent action. Renters need security now.
People have been uprooted from schools, jobs and communities while politicians move at a snail’s pace... 🐌
We need urgent action. Renters need security now.
What causes homelessness? It isn't rocket science – it’s a lack of genuinely affordable and accessible homes.
This #WorldHomelessDay, we're sharing a message of hope that homelessness ISN'T inevitable.
shltr.org.uk/WfQTW
This #WorldHomelessDay, we're sharing a message of hope that homelessness ISN'T inevitable.
shltr.org.uk/WfQTW
World Homeless Day 2025 - Shelter England
Join our movement for change this World Homeless Day. Find out more about what causes homelessness and how you can take action.
shltr.org.uk
October 10, 2025 at 1:36 PM
What causes homelessness? It isn't rocket science – it’s a lack of genuinely affordable and accessible homes.
This #WorldHomelessDay, we're sharing a message of hope that homelessness ISN'T inevitable.
shltr.org.uk/WfQTW
This #WorldHomelessDay, we're sharing a message of hope that homelessness ISN'T inevitable.
shltr.org.uk/WfQTW