Shelter is a basic human need. And yet, there are over 100,000 people in the UK right now, without a proper home, and the number is growing... As one of the UK’s largest providers of homelessness services, we support thousands of people who are experiencing homelessness each year. This World Homeless Day, we recommit to our dual goals of breaking the cycle of homelessness and supporting people to get their lives back on track❤️ [Video description: We see Outreach Worker, Stella, with her team ou

Lauren and her 4-year-old daughter, Persia, are among the UK's hidden homeless. After being evicted due to redundancy, they found refuge in a friend's spare room. Leaving her hometown was tough, especially for Persia. "She misses her friends." #HiddenHomeless #Redundancy #Eviction #Motherhood #UKHousingCrisis | Real Stories

Accommodation is vital. Without a foundation, how can you build a life? Jerome is fortunate, but many others aren't. Meeting Lauren and her 4-year-old daughter Persia, one of the UK's hidden homeless, after being evicted. #HiddenHomeless #AccommodationMatters #BuildingALife #UKHomelessness #Islington | Real Stories

Every 12 minutes, a family in England becomes homeless. Families experiencing homelessness face months if not years in damaging temporary accommodation, with little or no support. In our new film, we follow one family’s story, and the song that reminds them every day how life feels on hold. This Christmas, your support can help Shelter be there to answer urgent calls for help. 💌 Donate now: https://england.shelter.org.uk/donate | Shelter