Point Made Podcast - Accessing and sustaining Higher Education
Former and current residents discuss access to higher education, the barriers they experienced and how to navigate university life.
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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.
Centrepoint launches Manchester homelessness project
Centrepoint have launched a new psychologically-informed environment that has been created both for and with young people in Manchester.
Centrepoint’s bursary fund keeps young people’s futures within their grasp
For many vulnerable young people, Centrepoint's Bursary provides a crucial lifeline for continuing their education and starting a career - both of which are key steps to independence.
Surge of food insecurity in the uk is leaving homeless young people hungry
As the cost of living crisis continues to escalate, we are seeing more young people than ever struggling to have enough food after paying rent and bills.
TV chef Aldo Zilli cooks up a storm
Aldo Zilli returned to help us front another vital campaign highlighting the realities of food poverty in the UK.
Point Made Podcast - We are the rainbow
Four LGBTQ+ former Centrepoint service users, Ari, Lara, Gary and Frankie have a frank conversation with host Jake Edwards about what it's like to be LGBTQ+ and homeless.
6 moments Prince William supported homeless young people
As Prince William celebrates his 40th birthday, we wanted to reflect on his time as our Patron and the amazing things he’s done to support homeless young people.
Why we're moving in May for homeless young people
Our Move in May initiative sees supporters get out and about with friends to raise money for homeless young people.
Young people don't know their housing rights - and it's working against them
Everyone should have a place they can call home. And yet, our research shows the number of homeless young people keeps growing. Many factors can feed into youth homelessness, but access to housing is a big one – and addressing these barriers to secure long-term accommodation is key.
Point Made Podcast - Overcoming obstacles with Fats Timbo
In this episode we have comedian, TV personality, model and influencer, Fats Timbo talk about the challenge of accepting her disability and developing confidence.
Universal credit guide updates
Centrepoint has updated and published our Universal Credit guides for young people and those supporting them. They include information on the up-to-date benefit rates, rules, and regulations within Universal Credit. Our Policy and Research Assistant, Franki Taylor, talks you through it.
The misconceptions of young motherhood
For any new mum, the journey into motherhood is an alien one: if you are lucky enough to avoid a traumatic birth or postpartum depression, among many other things, becoming responsible for new life is an all-consuming and life-changing event.