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.
In October we came together to celebrate some truly extraordinary young people at the Centrepoint Awards 2025. Each of our amazing winners has shown incredible courage, determination and resilience on their journey beyond homelessness.
Why is there so much political apathy amongst young people and what would happen if all young people voted.
Young people with lived experience of homelessness quash some of the myths and narratives surrounding the subject.
The challenges young parents experiencing homelessness face when seeking education, employment and training and where to find help.
Our research estimates that 129,000 young people approached their council because they were homeless or at risk in the financial year 2021/2022.
Neil Jones, professional dancer from Strictly Come Dancing; Vicky Pattison, influencer, podcast host and TV star; Rhys Connah, Ryan from Happy Valley; and Gurlaine Kaur Garcha, who plays Ash from Eastenders, joined forces to highlight the truth about youth homelessness.
Our research shows that in the year 2020/21, 122,000 young people in the UK approached their council for help as they were currently homeless or at risk of homelessness – a 40% rise in the last four years.
Our research estimates nearly 122,000 young people asked for help from their local council in 2020-21 because they were homeless or at risk. Dan Poursaeedi, Centrepoint's Senior Policy, Research and Databank Officer, explains the findings of the recent Youth Homelessness Databank report for 2020-2021.
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.
Sunday 10 October 2021 marks the 11th World Homeless Day, originally established to recognise those working to end homelessness across the world. Since its inception in 2010, the day has represented the need to raise awareness of homelessness, support those who experience it, and fight for their futures.
Vicky Pattison, presenter, author and influencer, stayed awake all night to raise money for homeless young people across the country.
Today sees the London mayoral elections take place once again, but this year will be different from the others: in the wake of a pandemic that has devastated the lives of many all over the country, there is much to rebuild. All candidates have vowed to improve London over the next four years – but who will make a difference to the lives of homeless young people?
