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Shelter, National Campaign for Homeless People Limited

Registered charity 263710, on the register since 16 March 1972. The 173rd largest charity in England and Wales by income.

What it says it does

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing and homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to use for help.We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

In the charity's own words, as filed with the Charity Commission.

Its causes

Economic/community Development/employmentEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Where it works

It names no single council area: it works across England and Wales, or further.

Check it yourself

Its entry on the Charity Commission register · its own website

Figures are the latest the charity has reported to the Charity Commission, current to 27 September 2026. How this site works.