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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.
Stuck in limbo: why too many young people can’t ‘Move On’
For young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, moving on into long-term, safe and affordable housing remains one of the biggest challenges they face. New evidence shows that for many, that challenge is growing.
Out of Options at Sleep Out London
In February, over 130 of our supporters at London Sleep Out took part in our latest activity, Out of Options. Racing against the clock, they had to try and direct Sam, a young person at risk of homelessness, to the support she needed.
Read our real stories
Aryan’s story: Being poor is only romantic in the movies
Aryan called the Centrepoint Helpline after he had begun rough sleeping when he was no longer able to stay in the family home. He reached out to the local council for support, but was told by them that he was not a priority. Not knowing…
Adam’s story: Centrepoint gave me that safety net
Adam, 20, had to leave his family home due to a breakdown in the relationship with his parents as a teenager, and after finding it hard to get appropriate housing, moved into an unsuitable and unstable flat with a friend. After he was no…
Naihum’s story: It starts with you to take that first step
Naihum, 27, moved into a Centrepoint Independent Living Property when he found on his teacher's salary that he couldn't find anywhere suitable for him to move to. A family friend had heard about the programme and he quickly made an…
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.