Blue Door often has unusual, quirky properties, with super large unusual spaces that lend themselves to artists and makers. Because we support creatives we’re often approached by production companies who want to use our interior spaces for music videos, fashion shoots and even scenes for TV and film.

Recently we had the honour of collaborating with Academy Films to offer support for filming the Christmas appeal for Shelter, the Housing Charity. Here at Blue Door we stand by everything Shelter believes in and works towards, which is why we were extremely proud to have the opportunity to collaborate and offer the project location.

A Home is a Fundamental Right

Shelter is a fantastic charity helping people in housing by providing advice, assistance and tirelessly campaigning for better investment, laws and policies in the housing sector. Since 1966, Shelter has campaigned for safe and affordable homes for all.

Their 2022 Christmas appeal titled ‘Brave Face’ shines an honest and hard-hitting light on the reality of struggles that many families will be facing over the next few months. ‘Brave Face’ tells viewers the story of a typical day for a young boy at school who shows resilience by smiling through a series of events including failing a written test, being last in the school canteen queue and missing out on pudding, and letting a goal in during a kickabout. As his (bad) day ends, the young boy goes home to be with his Mum, where the viewers then see and realise that they’ll both be spending Christmas in a noisy, damp bedsit. The final poignant message of the appeal reads ‘No child should have to put on a brave face…but without a home, over 199,500 children do’.

Defend the Right to a Safe Home

The housing crisis affects people throughout the year, but this Christmas the cost of living crisis is making housing problems worse for 7 in10 callers to Shelter’s emergency helpline. Seventeen and a half million people are trapped by the housing emergency, and (1 in 5 renters say their home is damaging their physical or mental health.

We fully pledge our support to Shelter (we have chosen Shelter as one of our Christmas Charity donations this year) and would like to encourage you to do the same. You can donate to the charity here, or you can show your support by sharing their campaigns and spreading the appeal to ensure everyone has access to a safe home.

Shelter runs various events for people to get involved in such as book clubs and walks. Guess what? You can also organise your own event to help raise money, awareness and support Shelter.

Home is Everything

Our team at Blue Door are here to support you if you need any advice or assistance when it comes to affordable housing for key workers, working professionals and post graduates. We understand the importance and the necessity of having a safe and secure home and offer guardian opportunities if you meet our criteria. Please contact admin@bluedoorproperty guardians or phone us on 0207 859 4213.

Shelter - Brave Face

Directors - Si & Ad @si_ad_films

Agency - Don’t Panic @dontpanicldn