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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A royal celebration at The Rowe
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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Centrepoint Campaigning Wrapped 2025: A Year of Change for Young People
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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More than a number: scale of youth homelessness revealed
Our research estimates 86,000 young people asked for help from their local council in 2016-17 because they're homeless or at risk.
What does a good professional relationship look like for homeless young people?
Centrepoint wouldn't be successful without positive relationships between homeless young people and our staff. But how do they empower young people to overcome the challenges they face? Guest author Philip Mullen, PhD candidate at Newcastle University, presents the findings from his research.
Universal credit U-turn is a step in the right direction but flaws remain
Paul Noblet, Centrepoint’s Head of Public Affairs, welcomes the government’s decision in the Budget to scrap the seven day waiting period before someone can claim Universal Credit, but warns the system is still not working for vulnerable young people.
Six reasons why leaving care sometimes isn’t the step forward it should be
Nobody should become homeless as a result of leaving care, but our new research shows that more than one in four young care leavers have sofa surfed and 14 per cent have slept rough. Without support from parents, young care leavers are struggling to adapt to independent life. Here are six of the many reasons why.