Learn more about Centrepoint's programmes, policy and research work – from the people at the frontline of youth homelessness.
Spotted a young person out on the streets that you’re worried about?
Laura from Centrepoint’s Helpli…
Today is World Mental Health Day and, coincidentally, World Homelessness Day. With this in mind, we thought there was no better time to speak to our Senior Psychotherapist, Stephen Geale, who works as part of London’s Health & Wellbeing team, about what it’s like to work for Centrepoint and why mental health services are such an important part of what we offer.
Craig McManus, Our Senior Development Officer, introduces our engagement programme, and reflects on …
This year, 25 November-10 December marks the international campaign of 16 Days Against Domestic Viol…
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is an incredible annual show held every year and admired by people acros…
Centrepoint has launched the biggest capital investment plan in its 50-year history: to deliver 300 new modular homes across London and Greater Manchester by 2021.
New research by Centrepoint highlights just how youth violence and criminal exploitation impacts on …
Nobody should become homeless as a result of leaving care, but our new research shows that more than…
After years of campaigning, the regulations which reinstate housing benefit for young people aged 18…
This Mother’s Day, Hayley from our Health team describes how she worked with local businesses to cre…
Elena Derbyshire, Mental Health Advisor at Centrepoint, explains how we can challenge stigma and get…
If you met a young person who was homeless or at risk, would you know how to help them?
Most people …
Centrepoint's new research reveals over 103,000 young people in the UK are homeless or at risk.
Hann…
Our research estimates 86,000 young people asked for help from their local council in 2016-17 becaus…
With 103,000 homeless young people approaching their local council because they were homeless or at …
Centrepoint has implemented a ‘Psychologically Informed Environment’ (PIE) across the organisation. Here, Consultant Clinical and Forensic Psychologist Dr Helen Miles, explains what this will mean for the charity and our homeless young people.
Many people leave prison without a clear plan for where they are going to live.
Abigail Gill, Centre…
Nina Calder, Connect Legal Advice Clinic Coordinator, explains how our partnerships help homeless yo…
Billy Harding, Policy and Research Officer, talks about the importance of youth work in tackling iss…
Vicky Nevin, Centrepoint's Public Affairs Officer, introduces our new report exploring the barriers …
Christmas is often a difficult time for the young people we support at Centrepoint.
Elena Derbyshire…
Four Feet Under by Tamsen Courtenay takes an in-depth look at the lives of London’s homeless.
Nadeen Haidar and Isabel Rice, Centrepoint's dietitians, introduce The Food Point – our pioneering n…
Here, we take a look back over the success of the social supermarket and why it's so invaluable to the young people Centrepoint supports.
Vicky Nevin, Centrepoint’s Public Affairs Officer, and Ffion from our Helpline Team discuss the roll…
The new legislation marks a real turning point in the fight to tackle and ultimately prevent homeles…
Last week, we met with Employment Minister Alok Sharma to discuss Universal Credit and how the gover…
The government’s flagship youth unemployment programme aims to provide unemployed 18 to 21 year olds…
Vicky Nevin, Centrepoint’s Public Affairs Officer, makes the case for increased investment in traineeships and better access for young people who may otherwise have limited opportunities.
This International Women’s Day, Letricia Black, life coach and founder of U.G.L.Y Tribe, introduces …
Paul Noblet, Centrepoint’s Head of Public Affairs, welcomes the government’s decision in the Budget …
Billy Harding, Centrepoint’s Policy and Research Officer, explains the most recent changes to the Go…
Centrepoint wouldn't be successful without positive relationships between homeless young people and …
DSS discrimination affects the people who need homes the most. Here’s what you need to know – and how we can stop it from happening.
Abigail Gill, Centrepoint's Policy and Research Manager, presents the research behind our Everyone S…
For many young people claiming benefits, Universal Credit can be both a blessing and a curse. For those like Daniel, getting into non-standard employment meant his UC left him in detrimental financial difficulty.
