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

Glass Door and Royal Garden Hotel launch Christmas partnership

Glass Door and the Royal Garden Hotel launch a festive partnership to raise money and awareness.
Local Press cover Glass Door's Christmas campaign

London Weekly News and SouthWest London Press highlight Glass Door's support of up to 170 individuals every night.
Become a breakfast shelter volunteer

We are currently recruiting volunteers to help serve breakfast to guests of our winter night shelters.
Nadia is fundraising to give others shelter and support this Christmas

We are blessed. We are warm and loved. We have a place to call home.

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, as helping others for me is what gives me the motivation to get 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.
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.

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, visit a clothing bank, do laundry and get advice.
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.
Our impact

Our night shelters save lives, and our support programmes change lives.