This year has been one of both challenge and opportunity. Read our 2023-24 Annual Impact Report Read more
What exactly is ‘Section 21’, and why have there been so many calls for these evictions to be banned? This blog will help to explain. Read more
Read our latest report highlighting our gender-informed services and spaces for women in 2023-24. Read more
Lewis, one of our Senior Caseworkers, sheds light on an experience he had of supporting a guest with an illegal eviction and advocating on his behalf – and what change he’d like to see in London. Read more
Take a look at our list of upcoming events.
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
The second women's rough sleeping census echoes the findings of the first, highlighting the continuing disparity between official statistics of women’s homelessness and the reality of their experiences. Read more
The theme for Refugee Week 2024 is ‘Our Home’. This can mean different things to people. For many of our guests at Glass Door, ‘Home’ is forged in the community of support provided on their route out of homelessness, to a place of refuge, a place of safety. 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
Glass Door’s Women’s Group closed in December 2023 having operated for seven years as a sanctuary for women who were homeless or vulnerably housed. Sue, Office Manager at Glass Door, talks about her memories of the Women’s Group. 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
Patricia and Gemma, Senior Caseworkers at Glass Door, talk about their progression as leaders within Glass Door, their experiences of working in the homelessness sector as women, and what it means to provide services for women affected by homelessness. Read more
Alice, our Multiple Disadvantage Caseworker, discusses the challenges facing women guests she has been supporting this winter. Read more
6th March marks four months into our night shelter season and our final update before our shelters close. Read more
To mark International Women’s Day 2024, Anna Yassin, our Migrant Services & Advocacy Manager, reflects on the development of women’s services at Glass Door. Read more
We have noticed a worrying increase in homelessness among 18-34 year olds. Read our latest dig into the factors contributing to this rise. Read more
