Congratulations to Centrepoint supporter Lord Mark Petterson
Long-standing Centrepoint supporter and champion of young people, Lord Mark Petterson has been elevated to the House of Lords and took his seat on 22 October 2026.
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Our blog is a safe space where we discuss the things that really matter to us: young people, housing, government policy, our campaigns and our research.
It's where we ask the difficult questions, demystify the jargon, discuss the topics that affect young people most and give you a glimpse of our day-to-day as a youth homelessness charity.
It's where we ask the difficult questions, demystify the jargon, discuss the topics that affect young people most and give you a glimpse of our day-to-day as a youth homelessness charity.
A night of celebration - Centrepoint Presents: We Have Talent
229 London in Great Portland Street played host to our inaugural event, We Have Talent, and it set the bar higher than we ever could have imagined, all thanks to an extraordinary collaboration with Centrepoint’s Lived Experience Advisory…
From the youngest to the oldest: Sleep Out is a challenge for anyone
At Centrepoint’s Sleep Out, there’s no such thing as a typical participant. This year, we spoke to Strawberry, one of our youngest participants, and Teresa, one of our oldest aged 79, to hear their experiences side by side.
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Umar’s story: Life shrinks or expands depending on one’s courage
Umar, 23, has just finished his tenure with Centrepoint’s first Lived Experience Advisory Board (LEAB), where he has dedicated his time, energy and background to ensuring that vital decision making around Centrepoint, and the sector more…
Amy’s story: Make the most of any opportunities you get
Amy, 19, came to Centrepoint at 17 following challenges in the relationship with her mother and due to safety concerns in her local area. After working with the education trainer to complete her GCSEs and with the jobs advisor to map her…
Aisha’s story: I feel proud of myself for pushing through
Aisha, 21, came to Centrepoint following a trauma within her family which meant she was forced to leave her home. After being placed in a hotel temporarily, she was moved to a Centrepoint supported home where she has been developing her…
Listen to our podcast series
Point Made is our podcast series, made by young people for everyone. Centrepoint residents past and present gather once a month to cover the topics that mean the most to them, from mental health to the benefits system.
Point Made Podcast - Cassie's Story
In this episode, our senior stories officer Tamsin talks to Cassie, a former resident, about her journey through Centrepoint to fulfilling her dream of qualifying to be an art teacher.
Point Made Podcast - Barriers to Employment
In this episode, we discuss some of the barriers to securing and retaining employment for young people experiencing homelessness.
Point Made Podcast - Young Refugees and Asylum Seekers
In this episode, we discuss the experiences and challenges of being a young person seeking asylum with Josh, a Deputy Service Manager in our Camden service and Adam, a refugee from Ivory Coast.