Shelter exists to defend the right to a safe home and fight the devastating impact the housing emergency has on people and society. We do this with campaigns, advice and support - and we never give up. We believe that home is everything.

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3Home is a human right. It's our foundation and it's where we thrive. Yet, every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We support people facing housing issues
- Locally
Our advice and support services offer one-to-one, personalised help with housing issues and homelessness. - Online
On our website, find expert information about everything from reclaiming your deposit to applying as homeless, or speak to an adviser over webchat. - Over the phone
Our free emergency helpline is open to answer calls from anyone struggling with a housing issue or homelessness. - Legal
Our solicitors provide free legal advice and attend court to help people who’ve lost their homes or are facing eviction.
We campaign for housing justice
- Our campaigns
We work in communities to understand the problem and change the system. And we run national campaigns to fight for change at the top. - Research and policy
We carry out ground-breaking research to understand the UK’s housing problems and develop policies to solve them. - Press
We work with the media to make sure the voices of those affected by the housing emergency are heard.