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
6th March marks four months into our night shelter season and our final update before our shelters close. 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
13 December 2022: An article written by journalists Adrian Lobb, Liam Geraghty and Anita Bhadani for the Big Issue featured 15 charities “working […] to fight homelessness and help people experiencing homelessness”. Included on the list was Glass Door Homeless Charity. 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
16 October 2023: With the Chancellor’s 2023 Autumn Statement approaching, Glass Door joined 18 other organisations in writing a joint letter urging the restoration of Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates to cover the bottom 30% of rents in a given area. Read more
10 October 2023: Glass Door’s co-head of casework was quoted on how homelessness among people without recourse to public funds could be tackled. Read more
Press coverage ahead of Glass Door’s 11th annual Sleep Out, taking place on Friday 6th October 2023. Read more
6 February 2023: Glass Door is one of the charities supported by StreetSmart scheme, which raised £750,000 through optional donations added to restaurant bills. Read more
November 2022: With rough sleeping numbers on the rise and an increasing demand for its services, Glass Door has launched its 2022 Christmas Appeal. Read more
Media reporting on Glass Door’s 10th annual Sleep Out. Read more
