Our trustees

Trustees, who are also directors of the company, give their time voluntarily and without remuneration. The trustee body brings considerable skill and experience in the areas vital to our operations: Night Shelter operations, Day Services, Finance, HR, Legal, Communications and Fundraising.

Brian Leathard (Chair of Trustees), rector of St Luke’s and Christ Church, Chelsea
Kate Coles, (treasurer) chartered accountant
Marie Green, qualified accountant and global human resources professional
Ralph Griffin, Lt. Col. (Retired)
Stacy Jansz, investment banking
Shuna Mason, solicitor
Rhona O'Shea, in-house employment counsel for global media company
Amanda Sheppard, FMCG marketing

Latest

Kristi Evans's Sleep Out fundraising page

On 4 October I will be sleeping outside to help individuals in our community find shelter and support to get off the streets.
Holland Park Benefice Fund Raising page for Glass Door

On 4 October a group of us from St George's and St John the Baptist will be sleeping outside to help individuals in our community find shelter and support to get off the streets.
Michele Biety's Sleep Out fundraising page

Anyone can become homeless. Let's make a little difference to the homeless by helping to make it less awful.
Nick Archer's Sleep Out fundraising page

On Friday 4 October I will be sleeping outside to help individuals in our community find shelter and support to get off the streets.

PATRICK, corporate and major donors manager

Your housing status should not define you any more than your values, dreams or passions. No one should be denied dignity, respect or compassion.
IAN, fundraising officer

As a society, we have a moral obligation to address the homelessness crisis in the UK. I feel privileged to be able to support others looking to get involved in the cause.
CHANDNI, tenancy support caseworker

Everyone has the right to better themselves and their situation. This charity gives everyone that opportunity and treats individuals fairly.
NATASHA, finance manager

I wanted to do something in my career that is challenging, interesting and helps to make a difference in people's lives.
JOE TUCKER, caseworker

The one thing I would like to change is the notion of ‘us’ vs ‘them’. I believe diversity adds spice to humanity and should be celebrated!
MICHELLE, caseworker

I love hearing people’s stories and playing a part in changing someone's circumstances for the better.
PATRICIA, caseworker

All my life I have been touched by other people's hard realities. No matter which country I was living in, there were always too many people not getting their share.
LUCY, chief operating officer

No one individual has the whole answer. But by drawing on everyone's expertise, together we can make a positive difference in people's lives.
EMMA, trainee caseworker

Glass Door's values really resonate with me. I knew I wanted to help make a difference within their team.
AGNIESZKA, caseworker

I know that dealing with the system can be frightening and overwhelming, so I decided to use my skills to help people who would otherwise have trouble on their own.

About us

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

Our partners are often in need of clothes, toiletries, towels and other items, which are redistributed to men and women in need.
Daytime support

Find a place to take a shower, eat food, do laundry and get advice.
Volunteer at a night shelter

We are not currently recruiting volunteers for our night shelters.
Find Help

If you or someone you know is facing homelessness, here's how we can help.
Richmond shelters open

First shelters in Richmond launched.
Our partner churches

Churches of a different denominations partner with Glass Door to host night shelters and and our day-time support services.
If we can't offer a space in the shelters today

Places in our emergency night shelter are limited. What do you do while waiting for a place to open up?
The problem

Central London has some of the biggest statistical differences between the richest and poorest residents. Unfortunately, demand for our services shows no signs of abating.
Sleep Out 2017 biggest yet

We did it! Thanks to everyone involved, more people will find shelter this winter.