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
Take a look at our list of upcoming events.
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
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
December 2023: News outlets report on Glass Door’s Christmas Appeal film, narrated by Colin Firth. Read more
4 December 2023: Glass Door was featured as one of the charities fighting homelessness in Stylist. Read more
With 6th December marking one month into this year’s season, we’re highlighting the stark reality of what you might already know; homelessness is on the rise in London and we are seeing a significant increase in the demand for our support. Read more
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
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