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Joe's story: Leaving rough sleeping behind

Tamsin Clements

Joe was supported by Centrepoint in Manchester on and off over a number of years, but it’s only recently that Joe has been ready to turn his life around. From sleeping in every doorway in Manchester City Centre, Joe is now in a stable place and looking forward to the future.g summary

Mr B: I don’t expect anything but to raise my potential

Sophie Hornby

… B*, 20, came to the UK from Sudan in 2024 and was moved to Manchester shortly after he arrived. However after getting … B, 20, came to the UK from Sudan in 2024 and was moved to Manchester shortly after he arrived. However after getting … the journey it was explained that they were being taken to Manchester. “I remember that we were in the small hotel in …

Zaid’s story: Centrepoint gave me the confidence to continue

Sophie Hornby

… After working closely with the jobs and education team in Manchester, he is now renting is own space and is thriving … After working closely with the jobs and education team in Manchester, he is now renting is own space and is thriving … had to leave and come back home. But when he came back to Manchester, due to a breakdown in the relationship, he was …

Aman’s story: Just never give up

Sophie Hornby

… sleep. He was supported by the Rough Sleeper's Team in Manchester who found him a place in a supported … sleep. He was supported by the Rough Sleeper's Team in Manchester who found him a place in a supported … but to begin to rough sleep during this time. He moved to Manchester and whilst rough sleeping there, was able to meet …

Layla's Story: Dreaming of a stable life

Tamsin Clements

… with the Homeless Prevention and Relief Service (HPRS) in Manchester. She is now living in a self-contained flat and … with the Homeless Prevention and Relief Service (HPRS) in Manchester. She is now living in a self-contained flat and …

Sam's story: Moving towards independence

Sophie Hornby

… Helpline who then encouraged him to come to Centrepoint in Manchester. Since then, he has been supported by the team to …

Naira's Story: I felt like I couldn’t walk and Centrepoint helped me to run

Tamsin Clements

… she was transferred to our floating support team in Manchester who support young people in managing their … Naira with Ben, one of Centrepoint’s CP Works trainers in Manchester. Pret Rising Stars Naira says that getting the …

Jason's story: From helpline to home

Tamsin Clements

When Jason became homeless during the pandemic, he called the Centrepoint Helpline who referred him into our Homelessness Prevention & Relief Service (HPRS) in. Once he had a roof over his head, Jason was able to find employment in a residential care home. Jason is now looking forward to going to university and finding a permanent home of his own.