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
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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
Gemma talks about her job as a Senior Caseworker, including the importance of empowering guests to have agency and independence. 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