Over a third of young people turned away for homelessness support
In 2024-2025 councils in England faced £325 million funding shortfall, whilst 1/3 young people were turned away for homelessness support.
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In 2024-2025 councils in England faced £325 million funding shortfall, whilst 1/3 young people were turned away for homelessness support.
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We welcomed our Patron, HRH The Prince of Wales, to the London office to mark 20 years of his patronage of Centrepoint.
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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.
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Claudia Winkleman returns to host Centrepoint’s Ultimate Quiz, with special performance from Tony Hadley, and a host of celebrity guests.
As a Centrepoint supporter, Mark wanted to take a step out of his comfort zone and learn more about the cause he believes in. He talked to us about why he decided to attend Sleep Out alone and what a pivotal learning experience it was.
When invited by a friend who attended last year, Crispin decided to take part in London Sleep Out 2026. He tells us about his reasons behind sleeping out, his fundraising experience and how the activities on the night impacted him.
Statement from Centrepoint on our position on Sharon Osbourne
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.
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.
Centrepoint Ambassador and Radio 1 DJ, Dean McCullough, slept out in Manchester, alongside locals and businesses, to raise vital funds and awareness for homeless young people.
Youth homelessness in the UK is rising, and too many young people are being turned away.
This week marks a special milestone: the Centrepoint Helpline turns nine years old.