Kelly Osbourne visits Centrepoint's Reuben House
We were so proud to welcome our wonderful celebrity supporter, Kelly Osbourne to our flagship Independent Living Programme in Peckham.
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Katelin’s story: I wouldn’t be a midwife without the Independent Living Programme
Katelin, 23, has recently started in her dream role as a midwife, which she has been working towards since the COVID lockdowns. After leaving her family home at 17 following a breakdown in the relationship, she moved into a hostel, where she created her five year plan. She then moved into a Centrepoint Independent Living home where she could make her dreams a reality.
Naihum’s story: It starts with you to take that first step
Naihum, 27, moved into a Centrepoint Independent Living Property when he found on his teacher's salary that he couldn't find anywhere suitable for him to move to. A family friend had heard about the programme and he quickly made an application which was accepted and before long he moved into his new home. After living in his flat for a few years, he feels he has had the space he needed to develop independent living skills he can take with him when he's ready to move on.
Adam’s story: Centrepoint gave me that safety net
Adam, 20, had to leave his family home due to a breakdown in the relationship with his parents as a teenager, and after finding it hard to get appropriate housing, moved into an unsuitable and unstable flat with a friend. After he was no longer able to stay there, he began sofa surfing and eventually confided in a colleague who helped him into Centrepoint's Independent Living Programme. Adam is now thriving in his marketing role and is a devoted member of Centrepoint's Lived Experience Advisory Board (LEAB).
Kai’s story: The amount of pressure you’re under one day will make you shine
Kai, 29, has been working with and being supported by Centrepoint on and off since he turned 18 and was moved into an Independent Living Property. He is currently a member of Centrepoint’s Lived Experience Advisory Board (LEAB) and is now living in his own flat, working full-time in security with a passion for all things Pokémon Go and ice hockey. He's taken the time recently to reflect on his journey and share some of his experiences to, with and beyond Centrepoint.
Omaze partnership
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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.
Claudia Winkelman and friends turn out for Centrepoint Club Quiz
The Centrepoint Club Quiz took place for the first time at The Twenty Two club in West London, and was hosted by BBC Traitors and Strictly star Claudia Winkelman, in aid of our new Independent Living Programme. Celebrities Mica Paris, Peter Dickinson and more were also out in force to support us.
Six reasons why leaving care sometimes isn’t the step forward it should be
Nobody should become homeless as a result of leaving care, but our new research shows that more than one in four young care leavers have sofa surfed and 14 per cent have slept rough. Without support from parents, young care leavers are struggling to adapt to independent life. Here are six of the many reasons why.
What does a good professional relationship look like for homeless young people?
Centrepoint wouldn't be successful without positive relationships between homeless young people and our staff. But how do they empower young people to overcome the challenges they face? Guest author Philip Mullen, PhD candidate at Newcastle University, presents the findings from his research.