After spending months in limbo, the Renters (Reform) Bill recently had its Second Reading (the first time MPs can debate a bill in Parliament) and has just entered the committee stage, in which it will be examined in detail. Its final fate is unknown, but we thought that now might be a good time to explain Glass Door’s perspective on the bill. Read more
Glass Door has a clear response to the Home Secretary’s recent comments: Homelessness is not a lifestyle choice, but something that could happen to any of us. Read more
Glass Door has been running our Winter Night Shelters for over 20 years, and they are an important part of the support we offer those experiencing homelessness. Across three South West London boroughs, a network of churches and community venues, along with a dedicated team of shelter staff, caseworkers and volunteers provide vital support to people rough sleeping in the coldest months. Read more
THANK YOU for taking part in the Sleep Out and fundraising to end homelessness in London. Read more
Take a look at our list of upcoming events.
Earlier today, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities published its annual statistics on statutory homelessness in England. These figures show that between April 2022 and March 2023, almost 300,000 households were owed a homelessness duty by their council due to either experiencing or being threatened with homelessness, a 6.8% increase on the previous year. Read more
In response to the growing number of women experiencing homelessness, we will be providing a women’s night shelter this winter, we are proud to offer this space to all women who turn to us for support. Following some questions about our services this year – we'd like to share the following statement. Read more
ONE WEEK TO GO to our flagship fundraising event – Sleep Out 2023! Read more
This year Glass Door will once again provide emergency night shelter for those who turn to us for support. Our open access policy means that no matter who you are or where you're from, we can offer a safe place to stay at night, during the coldest months - seven days a week. Read more
Boguslaw talks about his job as Co-Head of Casework, including the main challenges and skills he needs to support those who are experiencing or facing homelessness. Read more
The Combined Homelessness and Information Network (CHAIN) published its latest rough sleeping report today. The report found that 10,053 people were recorded sleeping rough in London between the beginning of April 2022 and the end of March 2023, and 6,391 of those were on the streets for the first time. Read more
The Illegal Migration Bill risks increasing homelessness, destitution, and exploitation in a vulnerable population without recourse to justice. Read more
We conducted our annual volunteer survey this spring to hear from volunteers about why they volunteer, what they enjoy about volunteering, and to gather feedback about what could be improved. Read more
Neil, Co-Head of Casework, has been working at Glass Door for 16 years and has seen various changes in the homelessness sector during that time. Here, he talks to us about what has and hasn’t changed in the 5 years since the Homelessness Reduction Act was enacted. Read more
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Jo Carter as our CEO. Read more
Today is the report launch of ‘Making Women Count’, detailing findings from the pilot of the first women’s rough sleeping census. Read more
3,570 individuals were recorded sleeping rough in the capital between October and December 2022, a 21% increase on the figure from the same period last year. Read more
Alice talks about her job as the Multiple Disadvantage Caseworker, including the main challenges and skills she needs to support those who are experiencing or facing homelessness. Read more
Find out what Patricia does in a typical day as a Glass Door Caseworker. Read more
Year round, Glass Door caseworkers work with people who are at risk of or are experiencing homelessness. Watch our film about how our caseworkers and guests work together to build a tailored, individual and personal pathway out of homelessness Read more
When you don't have a home, cold weather can be extremely dangerous. Find out how to help someone experiencing homelessness during cold weather. Read more
Jo Carter, interim CEO of Glass Door, responds to the measures announced in the Autumn Statement. Read more
Find out to make a Street Link referral for someone sleeping rough to help them get support from local services. Read more
Between July and September 2022, 3628 individuals were recorded sleeping rough in the capital. This is a 24% increase on the total figure for the same time last year. Glass Door comments. Read more
On Friday, 7 October 2022, Glass Door held its 10th Sleep Out, gathering more than 130 participants in Duke of York Square and elsewhere. Read more
