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.
Over the past few months, Centrepoint has started an important journey to implement a ‘Psychologically Informed Environment’ (PIE) across the organisation. Consultant Clinical and Forensic Psychologist Dr Helen Miles explains what this will mean for the charity and our homeless young people.
New research by Centrepoint highlights just how youth violence and criminal exploitation impacts on homeless young people. Policy and research officer Billy Harding explains five ways that gangs, violence and exploitation can affect those without a place to call home.
Centrepoint's, Public Affairs Officer, Vicky Nevin, writes an open letter to the next Prime Minister asking them to give young people a #chancetomoveon from homelessness.
Last week, we met with Employment Minister Alok Sharma to discuss Universal Credit and how the government's flagship employment scheme, the Youth Obligation, was failing homeless young people.
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is an incredible annual show held every year and admired by people across the world. This year two young people were lucky enough to receive work experience and work on the development of a garden thanks to Chilstone.
If you met a young person who was homeless or at risk, would you know how to help them? Most people wouldn’t, and there’s a reason for that - homelessness is a complex issue, and every young person’s situation is different. But there are a few simple things you can do that could change someone’s life.
This Mother’s Day, Hayley from our Health team describes how she worked with local businesses to create baby boxes for vulnerable young women in Centrepoint services.
Vicky Nevin, Centrepoint’s Public Affairs Officer, makes the case for increased investment in traineeships and better access for homeless young people who may otherwise have limited opportunities.
Nina Calder, Connect Legal Advice Clinic Coordinator, explains how our partnerships help homeless young people to access free legal services.
Craig McManus, Our Senior Development Officer, introduces our engagement programme, and reflects on his experiences at the Homeless World Cup in 2018.
This International Women’s Day, guest author Letricia Black, life coach and founder of U.G.L.Y Tribe, introduces a new movement aimed at empowering young women and building their self-confidence.
Vicky Nevin, Centrepoint’s Public Affairs Officer, and Ffion from our Helpline Team discuss the roll out of legislation aimed at reducing homelessness and what more can be done.
