Habitat for Humanity Great Britain

05/10/2026

This World Habitat Day, Habitat for Humanity has launched new research exploring the hidden cost of housing.

Drawing on the views of more than 30,000 people across 22 countries, the research looks at the sacrifices people make to afford housing, and the impact this can have on their health, financial security and ability to plan for the future.

Read more: https://www.habitat.org/open-door/home-cost

04/10/2026

Thinking about writing or updating your will?

Octopus Legacy is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday 6 October at 12pm, covering what to consider when writing your will, choosing guardians and executors, wills and trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney and more.

You’ll also learn how Octopus Legacy’s will writing service works and how you can claim a free simple will this autumn.

There’ll be time for questions at the end, and you can simply listen in if you prefer.

If you’re considering leaving a gift to Habitat for Humanity GB in your will, this could be a useful opportunity to learn more about the process.

📅 Tuesday 6 October
🕛 12-1pm

Save your place: https://ow.ly/BtM450ZM21B

Can’t make it? Register anyway and Octopus Legacy will send you the recording.

We'll be joined by one of our expert Estate Planning Consultants, who will share: - What to consider when writing or updating your will - Choosing Guardians & Executors - Wills & Trusts - LPAs - How our will writing services work - How you can claim a free simple will this Autumn

03/10/2026

Thanks to supporters like you, families can take steps towards safety before disaster strikes, and find support when recovery begins.

For Rem and Sonita these steps changed everything. They now have a strong, secure home where Sonita can sleep safely, study and build her future.

Your gift could help another family take their first step towards a safer future.

Donate today: https://www.habitatforhumanity.org.uk/autumn-appeal/

02/10/2026

Could renovating existing buildings be a more sustainable way to create homes?

Our Empty Spaces to Homes programme explores how empty and underused buildings could be transformed into safe, affordable homes.

Find out more: www.habitatforhumanity.org.uk/empty-spaces-to-homes

01/10/2026

Heading to the Green Party Conferences? Visit us at Stand 38.

Learn more about how we can help turn empty buildings into homes, tackling the housing crisis while protecting the environment and revitalising town centres.

📅 2-4 October 2026
📍 Stand 38

Come and say hello and find out more about our work!

30/09/2026

Housing was a major focus of Andy Burnham’s speech at the Labour Conference yesterday.

But what about the thousands of vacant non-residential buildings across the country?

Our Empty Spaces to Homes programme explores how these spaces could be transformed into homes, helping make better use of the buildings we already have.

Find out more on our website: www.habitatforhumanity.org.uk/empty-spaces-to-homes/

29/09/2026

From a fragile house to a safe home. 🩵

For Peou, Sam and their children, a safe and comfortable home once felt out of reach. Now, with support from Habitat for Humanity, they are building a stronger, safer home for their family and their future.

“I will be gone one day, but this house will remain.”

This autumn, support our work to help families around the world build safer, more secure futures.

Donate today: https://www.habitatforhumanity.org.uk/autumn-appeal/

28/09/2026

Change starts with a will. And with one simple step, it can start with yours. 🩵

We’ve partnered with expert estate planners Octopus Legacy to offer you the chance to write or update your will for free today.

We’re covering the costs of wills up to £150 – so you can write a simple will for free, or get a discounted will with trust. You can do this online, over the phone or in person with a will writing expert or solicitor.

Claim your free will online today or call 020 4525 3605 and quote Habitat for Humanity GB to book a phone or in-person appointment: https://ow.ly/4ICa50ZJWpf

26/09/2026

For families affected by the floods in Nepal, recovery will take time.

As the immediate emergency response continues, Habitat for Humanity is looking ahead to what communities need next, from emergency shelter kits and repairs to rebuilding safer, climate resilient homes.

From emergency shelter to longer term recovery, your support of Habitat for Humanity can help families rebuild safer, more resilient homes in Nepal and around the world: www.habitatforhumanity.org.uk/nepal-flash-floods/

25/09/2026

How can we reduce the environmental impact of building new homes?

With construction responsible for a significant share of global greenhouse gas emissions, making better use of existing buildings could help reduce emissions while addressing the need for more housing.

Our Empty Spaces to Homes programme explores how empty and underused buildings could be transformed into safe, affordable homes.

Find out more: www.habitatforhumanity.org.uk/empty-spaces-to-homes/