Kelly Osbourne visits Centrepoint's Reuben House
We were so proud to welcome our wonderful Ambassador, Kelly Osbourne to our flagship Independent Living Programme in Peckham.
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Where we discuss the things that really matter to us: young people, housing, government policy, our campaigns and our research.
News from Centrepoint
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.
Centrepoint Campaigning Wrapped 2025: A Year of Change for Young People
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re looking back on a year of campaigning that has been nothing short of remarkable. And we couldn’t have done it without you – our incredible community of campaigners and loyal supporters.
What the New Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy Means for Young People
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has unveiled the National Plan to End Homelessness, the long-awaited cross-government strategy on homelessness and rough sleeping.
Read our real stories
Nora’s story: Seeing my son happy makes me happy
Nora, 23, came to Centrepoint with her young son after leaving her home due to a family breakdown. The council moved her into unsuitable housing and she was referred to Centrepoint's mother and baby home where she has been staying since.…
Shane’s story: There’s no one here that doesn’t care
Shane, 25, has been supported by Centrepoint's Housing First team for three years after he was referred when he moved into a home of his own. Together they have been taking steps for Shane to live completely independently, supporting him…
Daniella's story: I’ve got my head on straight, and I’m back on track
Daniella, 21, came to Centrepoint after she had to leave her previous supported accommodation. After 5 months and working closely with her support team, she's now moved into her own flat with her partner and is studying for a career in…
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.