This ‘emergency shelter’ (or pod) represents just the first step toward a more permanent home. Sometimes referred to as an individual “night shelter,” it provides the most basic and essential needs: a safe, secure space and a sleep pad. Without this, many people may otherwise be forced to sleep rough.

With a compact footprint, the shelter is designed to require minimal space, making it possible for councils to install small clusters on or near pavements, or in other urban settings with appropriate permissions. They can also be situated within the grounds of charities, churches, or housing associations.