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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.
2025 Youth Chapter Collective Open Letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves
The Youth Chapter Collective, which consists of more than 150 organisations, have written to the Chancellor, urging her to end a trap in the benefits system that’s unfairly punishing thousands of homeless young people in supported housing.
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Centrepoint launches ‘Winter Wanderland’ to spotlight 23,500 young people facing homelessness this winter
Centrepoint launches a striking new installation in central London: Winter Wanderland.
Local Housing Allowance
Finding affordable housing is already difficult for many young people but for those on low incomes or receiving benefits, it can feel impossible.
Daniel Day-Lewis hosts private Anemone screening for Centrepoint
In October, Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis hosted a private screening of Universal Pictures’ film, Anemone, in support of Centrepoint.
Renters' Rights Act: What It Means For Young People
Secure, affordable housing is the cornerstone of young people’s lives and opportunities. The Renters’ Rights Act is a step in the right direction to a society where young people can find not just a place to stay, but a place to thrive.
Centrepoint Awards 2025
In October we came together to celebrate some truly extraordinary young people at the Centrepoint Awards 2025. Each of our amazing winners has shown incredible courage, determination and resilience on their journey beyond homelessness.
Lambeth and Centrepoint Unite to Deliver Affordable Homes for Young People
We're proud to announce a new partnership with Lambeth Council to deliver 18 affordable homes for young people aged 18 to 25 in Gipsy Hill.
Preventing Youth Homelessness Starts Early
While many children return to school full of summer memories, others come back from a break marked by family tension and instability. These early cracks in home life can lead to youth homelessness down the line. That’s why Centrepoint is using the Upstream model, to identify and support young people before crisis hits.
Nationwide provide ‘life-changing experience’ for young people
Over the summer, our fantastic partner Nationwide supported a cohort of young people with a week of work experience as part of Centrepoint’s Get Set Go programme.
A Wheel of Misfortune: our campaign to make work pay for young people in supported housing
Centrepoint rolled out a ‘Wheel of Misfortune’ on Parliament Square to demonstrate the barriers young people in supported housing face while trying to escape homelessness and start work.
Supported Housing is in crisis – we're calling on the government to fix it
Supported housing – such as what Centrepoint provides – gives thousands of vulnerable people the chance to build the skills they need to live independently and escape homelessness for good. However, it’s increasingly under threat.