Read our latest report highlighting our gender-informed services and spaces for women in 2023-24. Read more
On Friday 4th October 2024, in just under 2 months’ time, over 200 people are expected to join Glass Door Homeless Charity’s 12th annual Sleep Out. Read more
31 July 2024: The Big Issue quoted Glass Door CEO Jo Carter in an article on the latest Combined Homelessness and Information Network (CHAIN) report, which showed a 29% increase in people seen sleeping rough in London. Read more
According to the latest report from the Combined Homelessness and Information Network (CHAIN), between April and June 2024 outreach teams in London saw 4223 people sleeping rough. This represents a 29% increase on the same period last year. Read more
In last Thursday’s general election 411 Labour MPs were elected to the House of Commons – enough to form a new government with Keir Starmer as Prime Minister. There is no shying away from this fact: the government faces a disastrous situation with regards to housing and homelessness. Read more
The Greater London Authority’s latest stats on rough sleeping show that between April 2023 and March 2024, the number of people seen sleeping rough by outreach teams was the highest ever recorded, up 19% compared to the previous year. Read more
Over 120 of our active volunteers took our annual volunteer survey this spring, to tell us why they volunteer, what they enjoy about volunteering, and to share feedback about what could be improved. Read more
Homelessness is one of the most pressing issues facing the country, and without drastic action, things will only continue to get worse. With a general election approaching, we need politicians of all parties to face up to the reality of the problem and take the necessary steps to end homelessness once and for all. Read more
30 April 2024: Glass Door’s CEO, Jo Carter, was quoted by the Big Issue on the latest CHAIN figures for rough sleeping in London. Read more
The latest figures on rough sleeping in London show a 33% increase compared to the previous year. Read more
From the beginning of April 2024, Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates, which determine how much money people are entitled to receive in housing benefits, rose. Read more
8th April marked the end of our night shelter season. Read more
This spring, give the gift of hope and support. Read more
6th March marks four months into our night shelter season and our final update before our shelters close. Read more
With 6th February marking three months into this year’s season of winter night shelters, 52 guests have moved into more permanent housing with help from our expert Casework team. Read more
31 January 2024: Glass Door’s Head of Operations & Service Development was interviewed on John Stratford’s show on LBC News. Read more
Is giving back one of your 2024 goals? Then start this year with purpose, push your limits, and make it your New Year’s Resolution to join one of our exciting challenge events this year. From running the Brighton Marathon, to cycling across London, to skydiving... we’ve got your adventure covered. Read more
Latest CHAIN data shows that rough sleeping is up 23%. Meanwhile, referrals to our emergency night shelters have increased by 37% compared to last year. Read more
With early January marking two months into this year’s season of winter night shelters, we’re continuing to see a significant increase in the demand for our support. Read more
“Homelessness can happen to any of us,” narrated by Glass Door supporter and esteemed actor, Colin Firth, spotlights the tragic reality of homelessness in London, introducing four characters who are experiencing different kinds of homelessness. Read more
14 January 2024: BBC London covered Dan Tredget's mission of busking at every station on the London Underground, which he is doing while raising money for Glass Door. Read more
January 2024: Sloane Square Magazine featured Glass Door as “Local Heroes”. Read more
4 January 2024: Glass Door's co-head of casework was quoted prominently in an article about the Home Office's asylum policies and their impact on homelessness. Read more
13 December 2022: An article written by journalists Adrian Lobb, Liam Geraghty and Anita Bhadani for the Big Issue featured 15 charities “working […] to fight homelessness and help people experiencing homelessness”. Included on the list was Glass Door Homeless Charity. Read more