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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.

In this episode, we discuss some of the barriers to securing and retaining employment for young people experiencing homelessness.

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.

In January, to celebrate the Lunar New Year, Centrepoint invited a group of young people to take part in a dumpling-making class with our wonderful ambassador, Ching He Huang, at Fortnum and Mason’s.

TV presenter and BBC Radio 1 DJ, Melvin Odoom attended a showcase hosted by Centrepoint and Element.

Former and current residents discuss access to higher education, the barriers they experienced and how to navigate university life.

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.

Most people know Jade Johnson as an Olympic track and field athlete; many may recognise her from her high-scoring Foxtrot on Strictly Come Dancing. But before Jade made it big, she spent a brief period as a homeless young person at 17. Here she tells us about her experience – and how it’s made her a stronger person.

A candid conversation with residents and former residents at different stages in their Centrepoint journey about what success means to them.

On the 9 and 10 October Centrepoint’s corporate partner, Dazed, invited its audiences to come behind the scenes at its HQ at 180 The Strand in London for DAZED LIVE, to mark their 30th anniversary. The two-day festival, aimed at 16- to 25-year-olds, focused on making and showcasing music, art, fashion, activism and more, all in aid of Centrepoint.

For so many young people who come through our doors, Centrepoint's Bursary provides a crucial lifeline for continuing their education and starting a career - both of which are key steps to independence. But did you know that we actually have three different kinds of Bursary, and that it's actually one of the last steps in helping young people to move on from homelessness? Find out more about our life-changing Bursaries here.

Senior Case Studies Officer, Tamsin Clements, talks to the Centrepoint Works team to explore how our in-house learning and employment offer can support young people who may have fallen through the cracks in the education system.