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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
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.
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. ⬇️
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
On #WorldHomelessDay, it's important to remember that the scale of homelessness goes much deeper than what is visible on the surface.
This is due to a broken housing system.
This is due to a broken housing system.
October 10, 2025 at 10:45 AM
On #WorldHomelessDay, it's important to remember that the scale of homelessness goes much deeper than what is visible on the surface.
This is due to a broken housing system.
This is due to a broken housing system.
Shelly the snail began her slow but steady journey from Shell-ter HQ in East London, heading to the Housing Minister’s constituency in Greenwich, South London.
To deliver your postcards, asking the govt to speed up the Renters' Rights Bill.
The arrival of the bill is moving slower than Shelly🐌
To deliver your postcards, asking the govt to speed up the Renters' Rights Bill.
The arrival of the bill is moving slower than Shelly🐌
October 8, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Shelly the snail began her slow but steady journey from Shell-ter HQ in East London, heading to the Housing Minister’s constituency in Greenwich, South London.
To deliver your postcards, asking the govt to speed up the Renters' Rights Bill.
The arrival of the bill is moving slower than Shelly🐌
To deliver your postcards, asking the govt to speed up the Renters' Rights Bill.
The arrival of the bill is moving slower than Shelly🐌
For decades, people across the country have struggled to have a safe, secure home.
Our research shows that, for Black households, the hidden barriers to accessing a social home make it even harder.
Sign the open letter to call for change: shltr.org.uk/SfQyp
Our research shows that, for Black households, the hidden barriers to accessing a social home make it even harder.
Sign the open letter to call for change: shltr.org.uk/SfQyp
October 7, 2025 at 10:48 AM
For decades, people across the country have struggled to have a safe, secure home.
Our research shows that, for Black households, the hidden barriers to accessing a social home make it even harder.
Sign the open letter to call for change: shltr.org.uk/SfQyp
Our research shows that, for Black households, the hidden barriers to accessing a social home make it even harder.
Sign the open letter to call for change: shltr.org.uk/SfQyp
More than 26,000 households were threatened with homelessness because of a section 21 no fault eviction last year.
Shelter's Alicia Walker, Assistant Director - Activism & Advocacy, on BBC Morning Live to talk about how the #RentersRightsBill needs to be passed to protect renters.
Shelter's Alicia Walker, Assistant Director - Activism & Advocacy, on BBC Morning Live to talk about how the #RentersRightsBill needs to be passed to protect renters.
October 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
More than 26,000 households were threatened with homelessness because of a section 21 no fault eviction last year.
Shelter's Alicia Walker, Assistant Director - Activism & Advocacy, on BBC Morning Live to talk about how the #RentersRightsBill needs to be passed to protect renters.
Shelter's Alicia Walker, Assistant Director - Activism & Advocacy, on BBC Morning Live to talk about how the #RentersRightsBill needs to be passed to protect renters.
This week, there was a big update on social housing.
The government has directed the Regulator of Social Housing to implement the long-awaited new Competence & Conduct Standard – aimed at professionalising the sector, so that people are treated better when accessing and living in a social home.
The government has directed the Regulator of Social Housing to implement the long-awaited new Competence & Conduct Standard – aimed at professionalising the sector, so that people are treated better when accessing and living in a social home.
October 3, 2025 at 9:21 AM
This week, there was a big update on social housing.
The government has directed the Regulator of Social Housing to implement the long-awaited new Competence & Conduct Standard – aimed at professionalising the sector, so that people are treated better when accessing and living in a social home.
The government has directed the Regulator of Social Housing to implement the long-awaited new Competence & Conduct Standard – aimed at professionalising the sector, so that people are treated better when accessing and living in a social home.
The housing emergency you see is only part of the story.
Research shows that hidden racism in social housing is making it harder for Black households to access a social home.
We all benefit from a fairer housing system – one that treats everyone with respect: shltr.org.uk/SfQyp
Research shows that hidden racism in social housing is making it harder for Black households to access a social home.
We all benefit from a fairer housing system – one that treats everyone with respect: shltr.org.uk/SfQyp
October 2, 2025 at 11:34 AM
The housing emergency you see is only part of the story.
Research shows that hidden racism in social housing is making it harder for Black households to access a social home.
We all benefit from a fairer housing system – one that treats everyone with respect: shltr.org.uk/SfQyp
Research shows that hidden racism in social housing is making it harder for Black households to access a social home.
We all benefit from a fairer housing system – one that treats everyone with respect: shltr.org.uk/SfQyp
Everyone needs a safe and secure home, including renters.
We’re sending your postcards to Housing Minister, Matthew Pennycook MP, calling on him to push the Renters' Rights Bill over the line.
Send yours now:
shltr.org.uk/postcardtope...
We’re sending your postcards to Housing Minister, Matthew Pennycook MP, calling on him to push the Renters' Rights Bill over the line.
Send yours now:
shltr.org.uk/postcardtope...
September 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Everyone needs a safe and secure home, including renters.
We’re sending your postcards to Housing Minister, Matthew Pennycook MP, calling on him to push the Renters' Rights Bill over the line.
Send yours now:
shltr.org.uk/postcardtope...
We’re sending your postcards to Housing Minister, Matthew Pennycook MP, calling on him to push the Renters' Rights Bill over the line.
Send yours now:
shltr.org.uk/postcardtope...
The Renters’ Rights Bill is moving at a snail’s pace 🐌 and every day more renters are at risk of losing their homes.
We need the Government to pass the bill now, with no more delays.
We need the Government to pass the bill now, with no more delays.
September 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The Renters’ Rights Bill is moving at a snail’s pace 🐌 and every day more renters are at risk of losing their homes.
We need the Government to pass the bill now, with no more delays.
We need the Government to pass the bill now, with no more delays.
Everyone should be treated with respect when trying to access social housing – but Black people are more likely to be affected.
This form of systemic racism is often hidden below the surface and embedded within the housing system.
This form of systemic racism is often hidden below the surface and embedded within the housing system.
September 15, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Everyone should be treated with respect when trying to access social housing – but Black people are more likely to be affected.
This form of systemic racism is often hidden below the surface and embedded within the housing system.
This form of systemic racism is often hidden below the surface and embedded within the housing system.
We welcome the new Secretary of State, Steve Reed. This is an incredibly important role and we’re ready to work with him to relegate the housing emergency to the history books once and for all.
September 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
We welcome the new Secretary of State, Steve Reed. This is an incredibly important role and we’re ready to work with him to relegate the housing emergency to the history books once and for all.
The Renters’ Rights Bill will make a difference to millions. Today we tell Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook to prioritise passing the bill and end these delays for renters rights.
September 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The Renters’ Rights Bill will make a difference to millions. Today we tell Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook to prioritise passing the bill and end these delays for renters rights.
We all benefit from a fairer housing system.
Please sign our open letter and call on Angela Rayner to include anti-racism in the new social housing standard: shltr.org.uk/SfQyp
Let’s come together and demand this step in the right direction.
Please sign our open letter and call on Angela Rayner to include anti-racism in the new social housing standard: shltr.org.uk/SfQyp
Let’s come together and demand this step in the right direction.
September 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We all benefit from a fairer housing system.
Please sign our open letter and call on Angela Rayner to include anti-racism in the new social housing standard: shltr.org.uk/SfQyp
Let’s come together and demand this step in the right direction.
Please sign our open letter and call on Angela Rayner to include anti-racism in the new social housing standard: shltr.org.uk/SfQyp
Let’s come together and demand this step in the right direction.