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Young, black and homeless: observations from Centrepoint’s front line

11th October 2021 Pooja Singh, Digital Campaigns and Mobilisation Officer

More than 50% of the young people Centrepoint supports come from a Black, Asian and ethnic minority background. As such, our hope this Black History Month is to initiate conversations that will help foster a fully inclusive culture at Centrepoint. Here, Digital Campaigns and Mobilisation Officer, Pooja Singh, sheds light on the challenges of being young, Black and homeless, from the perspectives of Centrepoint’s frontline staff.

Centrepoint’s legal team help young people get the justice they deserve

22nd October 2021 Nabila Mirza, Legal Administrator/Youth Network Coordinator

Our legal team make up a vital part of the service we offer young people at Centrepoint. For those seeking legal support, it can be incredibly difficult to attain without financial aid, and so many often go without. Centrepoint is here to help change that. Nabila, a legal administrator coming to the end of a secondment with the Legal Team, tells us about what she has learnt during her time with the department and the important service they provide.

Homeless teen to Olympic hero: Jade Johnson’s message of hope

3rd December 2021 Jade Johnson, Former Centrepoint Resident

Most people know Jade Johnson as an Olympic track and field athlete; many may recognise her from her high-scoring Foxtrot on Strictly Come Dancing. But before Jade made it big, she spent a brief period as a homeless young person at 17. Here she tells us about her experience – and how it’s made her a stronger person.

Using peer research to campaign for change

4th February 2022 Eurydice Belezika, Peer Research Coordinator

Eurydice Belezika, Peer Research Coordinator and former Centrepoint resident in London, talks about her experience of conducting research and campaigning to support disadvantaged young people.

Families under pressure: preventing family breakdown and youth homelessness

Abigail Gill

Our research looks at the key reasons why relationships breakdown and the kinds of pressures faced by families.

Housing First for Care Leavers: Evaluation of the Initial Two Years of Haringey Housing First

In 2019, the London Borough of Haringey commissioned Centrepoint to establish and deliver a two year Housing First for Care Leavers pilot project. The University of York was commissioned by Centrepoint to undertake an independent evaluation of the early stage of the project. Through this, the evaluation found that housing first can act as an important means through which care leavers sustain tenancies and lead meaningful lives.

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A year like no other: Youth homelessness during the COVID pandemic

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has been unprecedented. Since the UK went into its first lockdown in March 2020, the Government has channelled funding of over £700 million to help prevent homelessness and provide emergency accommodation for rough sleepers as part of the Everyone In scheme.

Talkin' about my generation: 50 years of growing up and moving out

For the past five decades Centrepoint has supported homeless young people to turn their lives around. In 2019, no young person should find themselves homeless yet we are supporting more young people than ever through our accommodation services and national Helpline.

Views from the frontline: What do young people need to move on from care successfully

The solutions identified in this report span a wide range of themes. These are presented as recommendations for both local and national government alongside examples of good practice.