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  • World Refugee Day: Recognising the courage it takes to rebuild a life

    World Refugee Day: Recognising the courage it takes to rebuild a life

    This Refugee Week, we reflect on the theme of Courage and recognise the strength it takes to rebuild a life after displacement. Read more

  • No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) and homelessness

    No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) and homelessness

    We explain what it means to have No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), and the implications for people facing or experiencing homelessness. Read more

  • Refugees are still at risk of homelessness without adequate move-on policies

    Refugees are still at risk of homelessness without adequate move-on policies

    Anna Yassin writes an update on refugee homelessness. Read more

  • Mental Health Awareness Week: Why Casework is a lifeline

    Mental Health Awareness Week: Why Casework is a lifeline

    We're spotlighting the ways our Caseworkers offer support to people experiencing poor mental health alongside homelessness. Read more

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World Refugee Day: Recognising the courage it takes to rebuild a life

World Refugee Day: Recognising the courage it takes to rebuild a life

This Refugee Week, we reflect on the theme of Courage and recognise the strength it takes to rebuild a life after displacement. Read more

Published: 20th June, 2026

Updated: 22nd June, 2026

No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) and homelessness

No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) and homelessness

We explain what it means to have No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), and the implications for people facing or experiencing homelessness. Read more

Published: 28th May, 2026

Updated: 17th June, 2026

Refugees are still at risk of homelessness without adequate move-on policies

Refugees are still at risk of homelessness without adequate move-on policies

Anna Yassin writes an update on refugee homelessness. Read more

Published: 26th May, 2026

Updated: 17th June, 2026

Mental Health Awareness Week: Why Casework is a lifeline

Mental Health Awareness Week: Why Casework is a lifeline

We're spotlighting the ways our Caseworkers offer support to people experiencing poor mental health alongside homelessness. Read more

Published: 14th May, 2026

Updated: 17th June, 2026

A Million Acts of Hope: What gives us hope at Glass Door

A Million Acts of Hope: What gives us hope at Glass Door

We're celebrating the unwavering kindness and support of our volunteers, fundraisers, donors, community partners and colleagues for the A Million Acts of Hope campaign. Read more

Published: 13th May, 2026

Updated: 17th June, 2026

How the Renters’ Rights Act has changed renting forever

How the Renters’ Rights Act has changed renting forever

On May 1st 2026, private renting changed. Read more

Published: 1st May, 2026

Summer Appeal 2026 Launch

Summer Appeal 2026 Launch

Today we’re launching our Summer Appeal to spotlight our incredible Casework service and show that despite shelters closing, we still need your support. Read more

Published: 29th April, 2026

Author: Rhiannon Wardle

NRPF and high support needs: Barriers to ending homelessness

NRPF and high support needs: Barriers to ending homelessness

In our latest frontline snapshot, we spotlight some of the biggest challenges our caseworkers faced over the winter shelter season. Read more

Published: 24th April, 2026

Updated: 8th May, 2026

Winter Night Shelters: End of season insights 2025-26

Winter Night Shelters: End of season insights 2025-26

Our 2025-26 Night Shelter Season has come to an end – here’s what we saw on the frontline Read more

Published: 17th April, 2026

Will the government’s homelessness strategy work?

Will the government’s homelessness strategy work?

The National Plan to End Homelessness has a lot of positive elements, but also some glaring gaps. Read more

Published: 27th March, 2026

Updated: 2nd April, 2026

Women and hidden homelessness in London – Women's Month 2026

Women and hidden homelessness in London – Women's Month 2026

Anna, our Migrant Project and Advocacy Manager, writes about the intersection of hidden homelessness and women’s experiences, and why it matters. Read more

Published: 23rd March, 2026

The women behind our women’s services – Women’s Month 2026

The women behind our women’s services – Women’s Month 2026

Meet Zara, Isabel, Angela and Maud in an interview with some of the women working at the frontline of our women's services at Glass Door Homeless Charity. Read more

Published: 16th March, 2026

Updated: 23rd March, 2026

Four month Winter Night Shelter update

Four month Winter Night Shelter update

Month 4 key stats from Glass Door Homeless Charity’s 2025/26 Winter Night Shelter season. Read more

Published: 10th March, 2026

How we help women at Glass Door – Women's Month 2026

How we help women at Glass Door – Women's Month 2026

We’re kicking off Women’s Month 2026 with a blog spotlighting women’s homelessness and our services for women at Glass Door Homeless Charity. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2026

25 years of volunteering at Glass Door Homeless Charity

25 years of volunteering at Glass Door Homeless Charity

We wouldn’t be where we are today without our volunteers, so we’re spotlighting the incredible work they do and how they’ve supported us for the last 25 years. Read more

Published: 25th February, 2026

Updated: 17th March, 2026

Experiences of hidden homelessness

Experiences of hidden homelessness

Hidden homelessness can be experienced in a number of ways, including staying in temporary accommodation, sofa-surfing, and living in overcrowded conditions. Read more

Published: 18th February, 2026

Updated: 8th April, 2026

Three month Winter Night Shelter update

Three month Winter Night Shelter update

Month 3 key figures from Glass Door Homeless Charity’s 2025/26 Winter Night Shelter season. Read more

Published: 10th February, 2026

Updated: 10th March, 2026

Could rent controls bring down homelessness in London?

Could rent controls bring down homelessness in London?

A look at rent controls - what they are, their history and the arguments for and against them. Read more

Published: 20th January, 2026

Updated: 17th March, 2026

Barriers to ending homelessness: Digital exclusion and more

Barriers to ending homelessness: Digital exclusion and more

Learn about some of the current barriers our Caseworkers are facing when supporting guests into housing. Read more

Published: 14th January, 2026

Two month Winter night shelter update

Two month Winter night shelter update

Take a look at the key figures from Month 2 of Glass Door Homeless Charity’s 2025/26 Winter Night Shelter season. Read more

Published: 10th January, 2026

Updated: 10th February, 2026

Matched Giving again! A second chance to double your donation

Matched Giving again! A second chance to double your donation

We're halfway to our target, but we still need you. Make your gift go twice as far this winter. Read more

Published: 12th December, 2025

Updated: 19th December, 2025

Author: Rhiannon Wardle

One month shelter update

One month shelter update

Discover the key figures from Glass Door Homeless Charity’s first month of the 2025/26 Winter Night Shelter season. Read more

Published: 11th December, 2025

Updated: 10th February, 2026

A Glass Door Timeline: 25 years of homelessness support

A Glass Door Timeline: 25 years of homelessness support

Find out how Glass Door Homeless charity has evolved over the last 25 years with the changing landscape of homelessness in London. Read more

Published: 5th November, 2025

Updated: 14th November, 2025

What the Renters’ Rights Act means for homelessness

What the Renters’ Rights Act means for homelessness

Section 21 evictions are finally due to be abolished. What led us here, what role did Glass Door Homeless Charity play and what’s going to happen next? Read more

Published: 23rd October, 2025

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  • Marketing Officer

    Marketing Officer

    This is an exciting role within the Communications Team at Glass Door Homeless Charity. The Marketing Officer will lead on the creation and delivery of multi‑channel marketing campaigns that drive engagement, help generate vital income and maximise impact across our Communication and Fundraising activities.

  • London rough sleeping in near record levels

    London rough sleeping in near record levels

    Between April 2025 and March 2026, outreach teams in London recorded 12,938 people sleeping rough.

  • A collection of guest stories: Migrant homelessness

    A collection of guest stories: Migrant homelessness

    We're spotlighting the experiences of three guests who are also migrants, Asma, Ravi and Ikenna.

  • Sleep Out 2026: Wake up on World Homeless Day

    Sleep Out 2026: Wake up on World Homeless Day

    Join us for Sleep Out 2026 on Friday 9th October at Duke of York Square, Chelsea!

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  • Get advice and support with homelessness

    Get advice and support with homelessness

    If you or someone you know is experiencing or facing homelessness, visit one of our partner day centres to speak with a Caseworker, and to access food, laundry services and more.

  • Emergency Winter Night Shelters

    Emergency Winter Night Shelters

    We run three emergency night shelter circuits during winter, serving approximately 105 guests each night in West and South West London.

  • What we do

    What we do

    Guests find shelter in winter and year-round support to move beyond homelessness.

  • Homelessness in London

    Homelessness in London

    Find out more about homelessness in London.

  • Things we need

    Things we need

    We need different items throughout the year. Find out what items we particularly need right now.

  • Support people experiencing homelessness

    Support people experiencing homelessness

    Join us in working towards a future where no one has to sleep on the streets of London. Your donation can make a real difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness.

  • Contact us

    Contact us

    Get in touch with the Glass Door team

  • How to make a StreetLink referral

    How to make a StreetLink referral

    Find out to make a Street Link referral for someone sleeping rough to help them get support from local services.

  • Meet our team

    Meet our team

    Meet Glass Door's staff team

  • Volunteer Handbook & Registration

    Read our Volunteer Handbook and register as a Glass Door volunteer

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