Who we are Our impact Our impact updated 21 June 2022 Glass Door's services are open to all, providing a safe place to sleep, advice and daytime services for those with nowhere else to turn. Thanks to our partnerships with churches and drop-in centres in West and Southwest London, we provide shelter and the support needed to end someone's chapter of homelessness. Our accommodation projects save lives, and our support programmes change lives. Quick stats for 2021-2022 1,465 individuals received support across Glass Door’s services. 263 of our guests moved into housing. 45 guests found work. 103 individuals found a safe place to stay in our hostel project in Central London. On average 84% of guests felt more optimistic about the future since staying in Glass Door’s Covid-secure single-room accommodation project. Behind each statistic are hundreds of individuals we call our guests, each with a unique story. This past winter, at least 82 of those we supported were refugees or asylum seekers. At least 22 were fleeing domestic violence, and 10 were victims of modern slavery. Guests experiencing multiple challenges such as a relationship breakdown, past trauma, alcohol dependency and debt found help to address these issues and become more stable and self-sufficient. Said a guest who stayed at the hostel: Overall, it’s brilliant, Glass Door staff and overall, it’s brilliant. [...] I appreciate what Glass Door has done for me. So much. The Glass Door Theory of Change When basic needs are provided for in combination with casework and specialist support through partner organisations, guests are able to harness their motivation and take control of their lives. We aim to help guests achieve the ultimate goal of independent futures with a safe and stable place to call home. More information Find more information about our statistics in our online end-of-year 2020-2021 Annual Review: "Glass Door kept doors open throughout pandemic". Download our recent annual reports. Read our blog on measuring outcomes. Download The Twenty Year Review, printed in April 2019. Play a part in what we achieve by donating / fundraising /volunteering
