123,934 young people faced homelessness across the UK in 2024–25
Youth homelessness in the UK is rising, and too many young people are being turned away.
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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.
Happy 9th Birthday, Centrepoint Helpline!
This week marks a special milestone: the Centrepoint Helpline turns nine years old.
A royal celebration at The Rowe
We welcomed our Patron, HRH The Prince of Wales, to the London office to mark 20 years of his patronage of Centrepoint.
Read our real stories
Harry’s story: everything now is in the right place
Harry, 21, arrived in the UK after leaving Sudan as a refugee. After receiving his refugee status, he was forced to leave his hotel, meaning that he had to rough sleep. He was met and supported by the Rough Sleepers and Complex Case team…
Danny’s story: Support isn’t going to be there your whole life
Danny, 19, arrived in the UK as an unaccompanied asylum-seeking minor in 2024 after leaving his home country of Sudan. After being placed in foster care until the age of 18, he was moved into a Centrepoint supported home, where he has been…
Mustafa's story: Keep on learning and be responsible for yourself
Mustafa, 22, came to the UK under humanitarian protection in 2021 and was moved into care. When he turned 18, he had to leave his home and struggled to find accommodation through the council. He reached out to the Centrepoint Helpline,…
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.