Congratulations to Centrepoint supporter Lord Mark Petterson
Long-standing Centrepoint supporter and champion of young people, Lord Mark Petterson has been elevated to the House of Lords and took his seat on 22 October 2026.
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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.
A home should be the foundation for young people, but the housing market is holding them back
Supported accommodation can be life-changing for young people experiencing homelessness. It can offer safety, stability and the right support to begin rebuilding their lives. But it is not meant to be a permanent home.
Kelly Osbourne visits Centrepoint's Reuben House
We were so proud to welcome our wonderful celebrity supporter, Kelly Osbourne to our flagship Independent Living Programme in Peckham.
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.
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.
One year on: the incredible impact of our partnership with Nationwide
One year ago, in June 2024, we launched Centrepoint’s largest ever corporate partnership with Nationwide as part of their Fairer Futures social impact strategy. Read how we're working together to give young people opportunities to move on from homelessness.
Coventry and Co-op donation
£2m to build genuinely affordable homes for young people in Manchester and Coventry
At Centrepoint, we know that we can’t end youth homelessness on our own – we need to work in partnership with organisations that share the same vision and passion for improving young people’s lives.
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.
The new Government must make work pay for young homeless people
Councils, charities and corporations discussed the current obstacles facing young homeless people who want to work during the roundtable event on Centrepoint’s latest research.
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.
Centrepoint receives the Investing In Volunteers Quality Mark
We are incredibly proud to announce that Centrepoint has been awarded the Investing In Volunteers Quality Mark, received for meeting the quality standard in April 2024.