The London based homeless charity Shelter From The Storm has agreed to be the charity connected to FOOTPRINT+ London. The charity is funded entirely by donations and shelters people experiencing homelessness – ‘whoever they are, wherever they come from' – regardless of their access to public funds. They consider it to be a model for providing homeless services in the UK. Having started in a warehouse behind Kings X station, they've gone on to take over a redundant supermarket on an estate in North London, which they have converted into a beautiful, award winning permanent shelter for 36 people, together with a Community Cafe to develop and maintain contact with local residents.

They're now embarking on the design and construction of a new, truly affordable housing project. Ana Costa will be drawing a huge artwork at the show, and there will be a box for a blind auction to buy it; the winner will be announced and they will be asked to present their bid to Sheila Scott, CEO of the charity, immediately after the show