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  • Our statement on the latest London rough sleeping numbers

    Our statement on the latest London rough sleeping numbers

    Almost 4,000 people were recorded sleeping rough in London over the first three months of 2026. Read more

  • 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

  • Rough sleeping continues to climb: our statement

    Rough sleeping continues to climb: our statement

    Our statement on the latest, shameful statistics on rough sleeping in London. Read more

  • Our Film: A Safe Home for Every Woman

    Our Film: A Safe Home for Every Woman

    Watch our new film, inspired by the stories of women we supported this year. Read more

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Our statement on the latest London rough sleeping numbers

Our statement on the latest London rough sleeping numbers

Almost 4,000 people were recorded sleeping rough in London over the first three months of 2026. Read more

Published: 30th April, 2026

Author: Daniel Lewis

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

Rough sleeping continues to climb: our statement

Rough sleeping continues to climb: our statement

Our statement on the latest, shameful statistics on rough sleeping in London. Read more

Published: 30th January, 2026

Author: Daniel Lewis

Keep up the kindness with a challenge in 2026

Keep up the kindness with a challenge in 2026

We’re kicking off 2026 by offering FREE registration on all our running events, across the UK and overseas, until the end of January! Read more

Published: 16th January, 2026

Updated: 3rd February, 2026

Author: Rhiannon Wardle

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

Double your donation this Giving Tuesday!

Double your donation this Giving Tuesday!

This Giving Tuesday, your kindness can go twice as far. Read more

Published: 2nd December, 2025

Updated: 4th December, 2025

Author: Rhiannon Wardle

Our Film: A Safe Home for Every Woman

Our Film: A Safe Home for Every Woman

Watch our new film, inspired by the stories of women we supported this year. Read more

Published: 20th November, 2025

Updated: 25th February, 2026

Author: Rhiannon Wardle

Give a woman the chance to rewrite her story this Christmas

Give a woman the chance to rewrite her story this Christmas

With your donation this Christmas, you can help Glass Door Homeless Charity support hundreds of women to end their homelessness and find a safe home. Read more

Published: 14th November, 2025

Updated: 29th April, 2026

Author: Rhiannon Wardle

Our Winter Night Shelters open for 2025-26 season

Our Winter Night Shelters open for 2025-26 season

We're once again opening the doors to our Emergency Winter Night Shelters for those who turn to us for support. Read more

Published: 10th November, 2025

Updated: 21st November, 2025

Author: Rhiannon Wardle

Sleep Out 2025: A stormy success

Sleep Out 2025: A stormy success

On the night of Friday 3 October 2025, Glass Door Homeless Charity held its 13th annual Sleep Out, gathering 80 participants at St Luke’s Church. So far, the charity’s supporters have raised over £90,000! Read more

Published: 4th November, 2025

Updated: 14th November, 2025

Author: Rhiannon Wardle

Statement on latest London rough sleeping statistics

Statement on latest London rough sleeping statistics

Our statement on figures showing more than 4,700 people slept rough between July and September. Read more

Published: 31st October, 2025

Author: Daniel Lewis

A route out of homelessness: Our strategy to 2030

A route out of homelessness: Our strategy to 2030

We're excited to share our 2025-2030 strategy – focusing on providing shelter, advice, and advocacy to help people move on from homelessness for good. Read more

Published: 13th October, 2025

Updated: 14th November, 2025

Author: Rhiannon Wardle

The Story of Sleep Out: 12 years running, £1.8 million raised

The Story of Sleep Out: 12 years running, £1.8 million raised

To mark our 25-year anniversary, we’re looking back at the history of Sleep Out, our biggest fundraising event. Read more

Published: 3rd September, 2025

Updated: 14th November, 2025

Announcing our second Women’s Services Report

Announcing our second Women’s Services Report

Our second Women's Report is out, highlighting our gender-informed services and spaces for women. Read more

Published: 29th August, 2025

Updated: 14th November, 2025

Author: Rhiannon Wardle

Announcing our Annual Impact Report 2024-25

Announcing our Annual Impact Report 2024-25

Our latest Annual Impact Report is out – find out how we made a difference in 2024-25. Read more

Published: 7th August, 2025

Updated: 14th November, 2025

Author: Rhiannon Wardle

Statement on London rough sleeping stats

Statement on London rough sleeping stats

The latest numbers show that we are nowhere near on track to eliminate rough sleeping in London. Read more

Published: 31st July, 2025

Updated: 11th September, 2025

Author: Daniel Lewis

"Londoners are being failed on a massive scale": statement from Glass Door Homeless Charity

A statement from Glass Door Homeless Charity on the latest London rough sleeping stats, published on 30th June 2025. Read more

Published: 30th June, 2025

Updated: 11th September, 2025

Author: Daniel Lewis

History of Casework at Glass Door: How we’ve evolved

History of Casework at Glass Door: How we’ve evolved

We spoke to Neil, our very first full-time caseworker, for our most recent blog on the history of casework at Glass Door Homeless Charity. Read more

Published: 20th May, 2025

Updated: 11th September, 2025

“Horrifying, but not a surprise”: our statement on latest stats

“Horrifying, but not a surprise”: our statement on latest stats

Our comment on the homelessness statistics published on 30th April 2025. Read more

Published: 30th April, 2025

Updated: 11th September, 2025

Author: Faye Guy

End of our Winter Night Shelter season: Frontline insights

End of our Winter Night Shelter season: Frontline insights

The 6th of April 2025 marked the closing of our night shelters until next winter. Read more

Published: 28th April, 2025

Updated: 11th September, 2025

Author: Daniel Lewis

Glass Door 25 Year Appeal: Why we still need you

Glass Door 25 Year Appeal: Why we still need you

We’re launching our 25 year appeal to mark 25 years of Glass Door Homeless Charity building routes out of homelessness – and asking the question, why are we still here? Read more

Published: 8th April, 2025

Updated: 11th September, 2025

Author: Rhiannon Wardle

Marking 25 years of building routes out of homelessness

Marking 25 years of building routes out of homelessness

This year marks 25 years of Glass Door Homeless Charity providing services to people experiencing and at risk of homelessness in London. Read more

Published: 14th March, 2025

Updated: 24th October, 2025

Author: Rhiannon Wardle

Month 4 of our 2024-25 Night Shelter Season: Frontline Insights

Month 4 of our 2024-25 Night Shelter Season: Frontline Insights

Four months into our 2024-25 season, our emergency night shelters have been at almost full capacity. Find out more about the guests who have stayed in shelters so far. Read more

Published: 4th March, 2025

Updated: 11th September, 2025

Author: Rhiannon Wardle

Month 3 of our 2024-25 Night Shelter Season: Frontline Insights

Month 3 of our 2024-25 Night Shelter Season: Frontline Insights

Three months into our 2024-25 season, our emergency night shelters have seen a lot of demand. Find out more about the guests who have stayed in shelters so far. Read more

Published: 4th February, 2025

Updated: 11th September, 2025

Author: Rhiannon Wardle

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Latest

  • John D Wood & Co 2026

    John D Wood & Co 2026

    John D Wood & Co is fundraising to give others shelter and support

  • 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.

  • Benedict Hines Battersea Park Half Marathon 26

    Benedict Hines Battersea Park Half Marathon 26

    On Friday 30th May, I'll be running the Battersea Park Half Marathon in aid of Glass Door Homeless Charity.

  • 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.

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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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