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Emma’s story: I’m so happy that I came here

Sophie Hornby

Emma, 17, came to Centrepoint after experiencing a breakdown in the relationship with her mum, which meant she had to leave the family home. She began sofa surfing, moving between family and friends, and occasionally spending nights on buses. Her social worker became aware of her living situation and made a referral to Centrepoint and soon she was moved into her own flat within a supported home. Despite only being at the home for a few weeks, Emma has settled in well to her new space is already taking strides towards finding a job and becoming independent in the future.

Mustafa's story: Keep on learning and be responsible for yourself

Sophie Hornby

Mustafa, 22, came to the UK under humanitarian protection in 2021 and was moved into care. When he turned 18, he had to leave his home and struggled to find accommodation through the council. He reached out to the Centrepoint Helpline, explained his situation and after a few months was moved into a Centrepoint supported home. Since then, he has been attending college and is beginning to look for jobs to support him as he begins to move into a home of this own.

Dale’s Story: Developing as a leader

Tamsin Clements

Dale’s Centrepoint journey has been long and multifaceted. It started when he was just 17. He is now 23, has graduated with a first class honours degree in Sociology and Criminology and has recently moved into one of our independent living properties.

Point Made Podcast - Achievement and success

12th November 2021

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

Point Made Podcast - We are the rainbow

27th June 2022

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.

Point Made Podcast - Accessing and sustaining Higher Education

23rd August 2022

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

The Food Point: Centrepoint's social supermarket

26th September 2018 Nadeen Haidar and Isabel Rice, Dietitians at Centrepoint

Nadeen Haidar and Isabel Rice, Centrepoint's dietitians, introduce The Food Point – our pioneering new project to ensure all our young people have access to healthy meals.

Making homeless young people count

12th November 2018 Hannah Webster, Research and Databank Officer

Centrepoint's new research reveals over 103,000 young people in the UK are homeless or at risk. Hannah Webster, our Research and Databank Officer, explains why councils need more funding to support them.

The Youth Obligation: does it work?

30th January 2019 Abigail Gill, Policy and Research Manager

The government’s flagship youth unemployment programme, the Youth Obligation, aims to provide unemployed 18- to 21-year-olds with intensive support to find a job. There’s also the promise of a traineeship or work placement if they’re still not in work after six months. Abigail Gill, Centrepoint’s Policy and Research Manager, gave evidence to the Work and Pensions Select Committee about how the Youth Obligation programme is working in practice.

Quality youth work is key to preventing crisis for young people

4th March 2019 Billy Harding, Policy and Research Officer

Billy Harding, Policy and Research Officer, talks about the importance of youth work in tackling issues like youth homelessness, gang crime and violence.