As 2025 comes to a close, we’re looking back on a year of campaigning that has been nothing short of remarkable.
From raising awareness with frontline charities and listening to young people’s experiences, to influencing government policy, this year has shown the power of people coming together to make change happen. And we couldn’t have done it without you – our incredible community of campaigners and loyal supporters.
By the Numbers: Our 2025 Campaigning Impact
This year, more than 11,400 of you joined our movement to end youth homelessness, contributing to a community of over 43,000 people committed to amplifying young people’s voices. Together, we have made sure that youth homelessness gets public attention and calls for government action were heard.
Here’s just some of what we achieved together:
- Over 50 MPs met with our team over the year to discuss local youth homelessness issues
- 1,400+ campaigners signed an open letter calling on the government to increase council funding
- Over 17,000 supporters took action to Make Work Pay for young people in supported housing
- 40+ letters sent to the Mayor of London during one Sleep Out event, all resulting in a response
- Over 150 organisations joined forces through the Youth Chapter Collective to amplify youth voices
These numbers tell a story of consistent action, determination, and commitment from campaigners just like you. It's demonstrated to us that emailing your MP, telling a friend, building partnerships with those around us and staying determined (often in the face of disappointment) is worth it.
No Young Person Left Out
In February, we launched our No Young Person Left Out campaign to ensure that every young person facing homelessness has access to the support they are legally entitled to. A third of young people approaching councils may not have been given a homelessness assessment – and we aren’t willing to see any more young people left out.
Through in-person events, meetings with MPs, and speaking to Centrepoint’s partners, we’ve made sure this issue has been heard. The government has acknowledged the distinct needs of young people in their National Plan to End Homelessness. This is a major step forward, and it wouldn’t have happened without the voices of campaigners speaking out.
Make Work Pay
For young people in supported housing, work has often come with a hidden penalty. Our Make Work Pay campaign tackled this injustice head-on, highlighting the barriers young people face when entering work.
Thanks to your campaigning, the government committed in the Budget to fix the system. From next year, young people will be able to pursue jobs and career opportunities without fear of financial disadvantage – a real step towards independence and stability.
Together we've been campaigning to make work pay for young people in supported housing for many years now – and it's incredible that this year we won!
Youth Chapter Collective
Our work with the Youth Chapter Collective has ensured that young people are now explicitly prioritised in homelessness guidance and policy. This includes:
- A dedicated youth chapter in the Homelessness Code of Guidance
- A Youth Homelessness Prevention Toolkit to give councils clearer guidance
- Recognition of early intervention through the Centrepoint Upstream England programme
These wins will help ensure that young people get the right support at the right time, preventing crisis before it happens.
Thank you to our brilliant campaigners
We couldn’t have done any of this without every single campaigner, supporter, and partner who joined us this year. You wrote letters, shared posts, spoke to MPs, and helped us push for change. Your commitment, persistence, and passion have driven change at local and national levels.
2025 has been a year of wins, recognition, and progress. But our work is far from over. Together, we will continue to push for solutions that ensure every young person has a safe home and the support they need to thrive.
Here’s to 2026 – another year to campaign, to raise voices, and to make lasting change for young people experiencing homelessness.