For 25 weeks, our hostel welcomed those who have nowhere to call home during the hard months of winter. On Monday, the hostel closed its doors after supporting 103 guests. Read more
27 Sept 2021: Migrant project manager Anna Yassin reflects on the intersection between homelessness and labour exploitation. Read more
17 Aug 2021: Matthew Falk reflects on challenges and lessons learned from launching a project that housed people in individual rooms during the pandemic. Read more
Updated shelter guidance from government paves the way for Glass Door to reopen winter shelters. Read more
Blogs and insights from volunteers, fundraisers, staff and others in the Glass Door community
6 August 2021: Volunteering manager Corin reveals the findings from our 2021 volunteer survey in her latest blog. Read more
With the deadline fast approaching for EU citizens to apply for their right to remain in the UK, caseworker Agnieszka Nepelska breaks down the challenges we face now and in the future. Read more
We are determined to keep doors open to all in need of safe shelter and a route out of homelessness. CEO Lucy unveils the charity's most ambitious plans to date. Read more
1 June 2021: To mark Volunteers' Week, volunteering officer Corin reflects on her first few months in post in a year full of uncertainty and change. Read more
Glass Door is running a campaign to increase vaccine uptake among people experiencing homelessness and those that support them. Get involved. Read more
Webinar features front-line staff sharing insights on how Glass Door is supporting guests through Covid-19 and beyond. Read more
9 Feb 2021: Glass Door calls for special, targeted vaccination plan for hard to reach and vulnerable homeless population. Read more
8 Jan 2021: Migrant project manager Anna Yassin outlines the immediate consequences for EU nationals in the UK who are at risk of homelessness. Read more
8 Sept 2020: Now is the time to come together, innovate and build better models to provide shelter and support. Read more
10 June 2020: As Black Lives Matter protests take place around the globe, communications officer Rachael Lindsay looks at the racism inherent in housing and homelessness in Britain. Read more
17 March: What we are doing to protect guests, staff and volunteers from coronavirus, by Megan, the service development manager. Read more
10 March: CEO Lucy Abraham voices concerns about the impact of coronavirus on rough sleepers. Read more
Volunteer Trevor Huggins' account of how helping others holds the key to our own wellbeing. Read more
Severe weather can take its toll on the best-laid plans at Glass Door’s winter night shelters. Shelter manager Ben had an unforgettable night when snowfall brought havoc to central London. Read more
Senior Caseworker Neil Parkinson responds to report demonstrating a sharp increase in homeless people attending A&E. Read more
Can charities afford to be more environmentally friendly? Senior comms manager Melissa makes the case that imperfect progress is the way forward. Read more
Chief Operating Officer Lucy spells out the charity's ambitious plans to address the increasing need for our services. Read more
Milla Booth feeds back from her school's International Women's Day conference on homelessness. Read more
Chair Rev Brian Leathard reflects on what we have learnt, what has changed, and what remains the same. Read more
New Chief Operating Officer Lucy Abraham welcomes the challenge of being in the nation's hot spot for homelessness. Read more
