For almost 50 years, ever since the film Cathy Come Home, Shelter has been working to give everyone the right to a decent, safe and affordable home.

We have achieved much in that time. But there is a lot more to do. By leaving a gift to Shelter in your Will you can help us to build a better future for people in housing need.

The vital work your legacy could fund

Leaving a legacy will cost you nothing today. But it will make a difference to the lives of future generations:

National housing advice

Every year Shelter’s helpline gives free, confidential and expert advice to millions of people in desperate housing need and threatened with homelessness.

Housing advice centres

Our national network of housing advice centres offers free information, advice and support. Our advisers let people know their rights, explain their housing options and can help negotiate with councils, landlords and lenders.

Housing support projects

Shelter runs a number of projects tailored to individual needs, including projects that help families make the transition from homelessness to a settled home, a tenancy support scheme for older people, and our Children’s Service, which helps homeless children turn their lives around.

Campaigning

Shelter campaigns have help push through laws and policies that tackle the root causes of bad housing. Your legacy could help us pressure the government to find new and better solutions to homelessness and to invest in decent affordable homes.