Glass Door Homeless Charity

Glass Door Homeless Charity Our vision is a future where no one experiences homelessness in London. http://www.glassdoor.org.uk

We offer advice, shelter and support with our community partners, helping people build a route out of homelessness. As London’s largest emergency winter night shelter, Glass Door provides a safe, warm place to sleep for just under 100 men and women every night in winter -- from November to early April. We are able to do this thanks to partnerships with churches across the boroughs of Hammersmith &

Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea and Wandsworth. Guests experiencing homelessness can also access advice, food, showers and laundry facilities from drop-in day centres. Glass Door not only saves lives by providing refuge from the cold, we also help our guests build more stable futures.

Women’s homelessness is often hidden and that means it’s often undercounted. Women experiencing homelessness can face mu...
02/09/2026

Women’s homelessness is often hidden and that means it’s often undercounted.

Women experiencing homelessness can face multiple, overlapping disadvantages, including domestic abuse, poor mental or physical health, modern slavery and trauma. Women are also less likely to sleep rough, meaning they are often missed out in official statistics too.

Official government snapshots from six local authorities in England recorded zero women sleeping rough, in contrast to the 2025 Women’s Census which identified 162 women in those same areas. This sheds some light on just how important it is that women’s homelessness is taken more seriously by the government, who continue to undercount women, therefore misrepresenting the realities for women sleeping rough.

You can read more about women’s homelessness and the services we offer in our new 2025/26 Women’s Report 👉 https://ow.ly/2oA950ZG28L

Take on the 2027 TCS London Marathon in aid of Glass Door! Want to run the 2027 Double TCS London Marathon on Saturday 2...
31/08/2026

Take on the 2027 TCS London Marathon in aid of Glass Door!

Want to run the 2027 Double TCS London Marathon on Saturday 24 April while making a real difference to people experiencing homelessness in London?

We’re looking for passionate fundraisers to join Team Glass Door and take on one of the world’s most iconic marathons.

If you’re successful, you’ll:

🏅 Take part in the 2027 Saturday London Marathon

💷 Pledge to raise a minimum of £2,500 for Glass Door Homeless Charity

💜 Know you'll have supported people facing homelessness in London

Applications close Monday 21st September at 9am. Places are limited, so don’t miss your chance to apply!

Apply to run for Glass Door 👉 https://ow.ly/ZTC550ZG14L

Our Casework Service is a vital first step in each guest’s journey out of homelessness. Our 2025-26 Annual Impact Repor...
29/08/2026

Our Casework Service is a vital first step in each guest’s journey out of homelessness.

Our 2025-26 Annual Impact Report highlights that over the past year, our year-round Casework Service supported 2,258 guests facing homelessness.

Our dedicated Caseworkers provide tailored, one-to-one support, helping guests to:

🏠 Find stable housing

💬 Connect with health services and immigration advice

💷 Access benefits and financial support

🤝 Navigate local authority services

We also provide specialist support for guests experiencing complex trauma, additional needs, or uncertain immigration circumstances, because everyone deserves a safe and stable future.

You can read more about our impact in our latest report 👉 https://ow.ly/7Hxy50ZENrs

We want to give a huge shoutout to our incredible, award-winning super-supporter, volunteer and Sleep Out legend, Rosie!...
28/08/2026

We want to give a huge shoutout to our incredible, award-winning super-supporter, volunteer and Sleep Out legend, Rosie! 💜

Rosie has taken part in our annual Sleep Out every single year since it began. While she sadly can’t join us in October this year, she wasn’t going to let that break her amazing tradition!

Instead, Rosie brought her Sleep Out forward and spent the night sleeping out in her own garden.

Her incredible dedication has raised an amazing £1,140 to support people experiencing homelessness in London.

We asked Rosie why it was so important for her to continue her Sleep Out tradition. She said:

“I think it's very important in this day and age when people are struggling with the cost of living, that there are people out on the streets in all weathers, particularly with these Heatwaves which must be unbearable for sleeping. They haven't had a luxury of a roof over their heads & it's even more necessary to raise more money when people cutting back on their donations. That's why I slept out early because I had to have an hip-replacement when I usually do the Sleep Out in October. "

Feeling inspired by Rosie? Join us for Sleep Out 2026 on 9th October at Duke of York Square, Chelsea. You can also take part remotely and do your own Sleep Out. 💤

Find out more and sign up via our website👉 https://ow.ly/Ebkv50ZEOKR

At Glass Door Homeless Charity, holding space for women and delivering services with a gender-informed approach is cruci...
25/08/2026

At Glass Door Homeless Charity, holding space for women and delivering services with a gender-informed approach is crucial to supporting women on their route out of homelessness.

Our third annual Women’s Report spotlights the importance of our women’s spaces and services. It reflects on the experiences of, and challenges faced by, our women guests and caseworkers, and celebrates the positive outcomes of the hard work they achieved together.

In 2025–26, we supported 679 women through our casework service, with 159 women moving into more permanent housing.

Read the report to learn more about our women’s services, hear from our guests and caseworkers, and discover the difference this tailored support can make.

Read the full report 👉 https://ow.ly/98WQ50ZAqtA

Our Annual Impact report provides an opportunity to reflect on a year’s worth of insights, expertise and key milestones....
24/08/2026

Our Annual Impact report provides an opportunity to reflect on a year’s worth of insights, expertise and key milestones. It spotlights our unique data and accomplishments across the organisation whilst also painting a picture of the challenges we are up against on the frontline.

This report also provides insight into the hard work and dedication of our Glass Door team, volunteers & partner day centres, and the continued support of our funders, fundraisers & supporters.

Our services meet a unique and vital need in London, operating the UK’s largest open access services – offering advice, shelter and support to thousands of people facing homelessness every year.

You can read the report here 👉 https://ow.ly/WggI50ZALRB

Wake up on World Homeless Day knowing you’ve made a difference to people’s lives. One night outdoors can't replicate the...
21/08/2026

Wake up on World Homeless Day knowing you’ve made a difference to people’s lives.

One night outdoors can't replicate the experience of homelessness but it can spark conversations, raise awareness, and fund the life-changing support that helps people find safety, stability, and hope.

Join Glass Door Homeless Charity’s Sleep Out on Friday 9th October at Duke of York Square, Chelsea and fundraise to help people experiencing homelessness across London.

Sign up today! 👉 https://ow.ly/m4HM50ZALYj

Empathy is one of the most important tools our Caseworkers have. Knowing when to listen, when to ask questions, and when...
19/08/2026

Empathy is one of the most important tools our Caseworkers have.

Knowing when to listen, when to ask questions, and when to simply be there for someone experiencing homelessness takes patience, compassion and experience.

For Amy, a caseworker at Glass Door, these human skills are just as important as helping someone access housing or benefits.

Read Amy's blog to learn more about the people behind our Casework Service. 👉 https://ow.ly/N4g050ZAqmA

What is temporary accommodation? 🤔Temporary accommodation is exactly what it sounds like: somewhere people can stay when...
15/08/2026

What is temporary accommodation? 🤔

Temporary accommodation is exactly what it sounds like: somewhere people can stay when they have nowhere else to live while they wait for a permanent home.

It can include hostels, B&Bs, hotels or self-contained accommodation. While it offers vital emergency housing, many people end up staying far longer than intended because affordable, permanent housing isn't always available.

Temporary accommodation provides a roof over someone's head, but it isn't intended to be a long-term solution.

Learn more on our website 👉 https://ow.ly/8ixV50ZyQzU

One night can make a lifetime of difference. Join us for the Glass Door Homeless Charity’s Sleep Out on 9th October and ...
13/08/2026

One night can make a lifetime of difference.

Join us for the Glass Door Homeless Charity’s Sleep Out on 9th October and spend one night sleeping outdoors in London to stand in solidarity with people experiencing homelessness while raising vital funds for the support they need.

Your fundraising will help provide safe shelter, advice, and practical support for those who need it most.

Sign up today and be part of the change. https://ow.ly/oKRF50ZyQwB

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