Together We Can Make Change Happen

Affordable social housing is scarce, leaving many with no choice but to rent – often paying more than they would for a mortgage. They’re the lucky ones.

Millions of families across England are struggling in homes unfit for purpose, often forced to live in conditions that threaten their health and well-being. In one of the oldest housing stocks in Europe, dampness, mould and poor insulation plague countless properties, making life a constant battle for tenants. For many renters, the choice is stark: feed their families or pay ever-increasing rents. Every three minutes, a private renter faces a section 21 ‘no-fault’ eviction notice, shattering lives and destabilising communities.

The housing crisis hits hard in Cornwall, where over 25,625 households are on the social housing waiting list, left in limbo and despair. Across the south west, the numbers tell a heart-breaking story: 5,520 households in temporary accommodation, 5,720 children living without a stable home – double the figure from just five years ago – and nine families becoming homeless every single day. For these families, hope is a luxury they cannot afford.

Living in fear of eviction or enduring sleepless nights as children cough from damp-induced illnesses stifles ambition and crushes potential. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Together, we can demand change: affordable rents, stronger tenant protections and a new generation of social housing. Shelter is on the frontlines, fighting for these rights, and you can help secure a better future.

By leaving a gift in your will to Shelter, you ensure their vital work continues, standing alongside those who need it most. Shelter won’t stop until everyone has a safe, secure home – and with your help, future generations can grow up free from the fear of homelessness.

Creating a legacy of hope is simple. Write your will for free and explore how your support can make a difference. Let’s build a future where no one is left behind.

SHELTER
0344 515 1617
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www.shelter.org.uk/legacy