If Walls Could Talk
B&Q proudly support initiatives that make a difference in our communities, and partner with those who share our vision to help build a better world.
The issue of unfit housing has never been more important. Alongside our parent company, Kingfisher, we have published a report into unfit housing in the UK, entitled If Walls Could Talk.
If Walls Could Talk finds that some 9.5 million people (18%) in the UK feel they live with significant housing issues, and of those 74% feel that they have little or no control to resolve the situation. Problems range from inadequate heating or insulation to pests and overcrowding, with the three most common problems being cold, damp, and noise.
People living in unfit housing are most likely to:
- be young
- have a disability
- be living in urban areas
- be on low incomes
- work full-time live with children under the age of 18
We believe that everyone needs a place to feel at home.
To help those experiencing bad housing in the UK and Ireland, B&Q supports charities in our local communities through the grants awarded by the B&Q Foundation and our partnership with Shelter. You can find more on our work with the B&Q Foundation and Shelter via the links below.
If you’d like to lend your voice to campaigns seeking to improve housing issues in the UK you can find more information from our charity partner Shelter.
If you or someone you know is suffering with housing issues, please reach out to www.shelter.org.uk and ask for help.
