The new Government must make work pay for young homeless people
Councils, charities and corporations discussed the current obstacles facing young homeless people who want to work during the roundtable event on Centrepoint’s latest research.
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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.
How the 2024 General Election Manifestos will Impact Youth Homelessness
The upcoming general election on 4th July will impact young people facing homelessness in many ways. Parties committing to implement policies increasing social housing, improving access to benefits and promoting employment will determine…
Centrepoint receives the Investing In Volunteers Quality Mark
We are incredibly proud to announce that Centrepoint has been awarded the Investing In Volunteers Quality Mark, received for meeting the quality standard in April 2024.
Read our real stories
Lisa's Story: The staff at Centrepoint were like parents to me
Lisa, 21, came to the UK from Vietnam aged 12 and became a resident at Centrepoint after leaving care at 18. She moved on from Centrepoint when she started university and throughout her degree she was supported financially through the…
Kyle's Story: 14 years on from homelessness, I'm flourishing
Kyle became homeless back in 2011 when he was just 16. Family difficulties meant he wasn’t able to stay at home, so he began his journey with Centrepoint. 14 years on he is still proudly involved with Centrepoint and hopes to help a new…
Ellie's Story: Success in the face of adversity
Ellie found Centrepoint when she was at University doing her Masters. Despite difficulties throughout her education she passed with a distinction and now focuses on helping other young people who need support.
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 - 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.
Point Made Podcast - Movement for mental health
How can movement improve your mental health with Dr Helen Miles, Head of Psychologically Informed Environments at Centrepoint and former resident and martial arts enthusiast, Georges.