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.

Mary Benton, chair of school governors
Kate Coles, (Treasurer) chartered accountant
Marie Green, qualified accountant and global human resources professional
Ralph Griffin, Lt. Col. (retired)
Stacy Jansz, investment banking
Brian Leathard (Chair of Trustees), rector of St Luke’s and Christ Church, Chelsea
Shuna Mason, solicitor
Rhona O'Shea, in-house employment counsel for global media company
Amanda Sheppard, fast-moving-consumer-goods marketing

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Housing Quality Network are fundraising to give others shelter and support

We are raising money to save and change the lives of people experiencing homelessness, because nobody should have to sleep on the streets, especially in this time of crisis.
COVID-19 Emergency Appeal

During this global public health pandemic, staying home is the best course of action. But what if you don't have a home? Support the appeal to give others a route off the streets.
Services in the time of coronavirus

17 March: What we are doing to protect guests, staff and volunteers from coronavirus, by Megan, the service development manager.
Coronavirus coverage

Updated 23 March 2020: The Independent, The Guardian, Metro, Sky News and others cover Glass Door’s warning about the impact of COVID-19 for those who are homeless.

RACHEL, shelter manager

I finish every winter absolutely exhausted but gutted that the night shelter season is over. After a week or two of rest I find myself counting the days till the shelters open again because I miss my Glass Door family so much.

MATT, shelter manager

When I joined the team, I was immediately impressed by how committed everyone was to providing the very best service to shelter guests.

JASMIINA, caseworker

Glass Door empowers people to take control over their lives. I am inspired by the transformative impact this can have.

ALEX, caseworker

Glass Door’s open-access service helps people at risk get specialised support – cutting out the red tape and offering a helping hand when it’s needed most.

RACHAEL, communications officer

Glass Door caught my eye from a communications perspective because of its focus on those experiencing homelessness as complex human beings rather than victims.

GEMMA, caseworker

I am inspired by the creativity in the world and how even in a time of climate change, political unrest and utter turmoil there is always hope. There are solutions to be found when we work together.

MASH, caseworker

I have always been motivated to help others; it is what gets me out of bed every day.

MEGAN, service development manager

I feel lucky to be able to apply my talents to a really interesting role that helps some of the most vulnerable people in society.

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.

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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

Updated 25 March 2020: Due to the current pandemic, the majority of our partner drop-in centres are now closed.

Volunteer at a night shelter

NEW and urgent: We are currently recruiting volunteers from now to 1 April 2020.

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 venues

Venues, mainly 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.

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COVID-19 Emergency Appeal

During this global public health pandemic, staying home is the best course of action. But what if you don't have a home? Support the appeal to give others a route off the streets. Read more
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Published: 24^th March, 2020

Updated: 25^th March, 2020

Author: Ian Foster

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