Kelly Osbourne visits Centrepoint's Reuben House
We were so proud to welcome our wonderful Ambassador, Kelly Osbourne to our flagship Independent Living Programme in Peckham.
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Miguel’s story: Don’t be shy to ask for help if you need it
Miguel, 20, first arrived in the UK during 2020 at the age of 15 as an unaccompanied minor and was placed into care, where he stayed until he was 18. At 18 he moved into a Centrepoint supported home where he has been working closely with the psychotherapist and jobs and education team to get the right support he needs to live independently. He's now getting ready to move into his new home in the coming weeks and is looking forward to having a space of his own.
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.
Mitak’s story: Courage in the face of adversity
Mitak received floating support from Centrepoint when he left the care system. Centrepoint helped Mitak to focus on his goals and follow his dreams. Today Mitak has written a book on his life story and set up his own digital marketing business.
Antonio's story: Building gardens and a future
Centrepoint supported Antonio with securing housing and an apprenticeship in hospitality. He is now living independently on the Kent coast with his fiancée and hopes to one day run his own bar.
Point Made Podcast - Achievement and success
A candid conversation with residents and former residents at different stages in their Centrepoint journey about what success means to them.
Point Made Podcast - Overcoming obstacles with Fats Timbo
In this episode we have comedian, TV personality, model and influencer, Fats Timbo talk about the challenge of accepting her disability and developing confidence.
Carrianne's story: Centrepoint saved me
Carrianne came to London in search of her father in 1983 at just 15-years-old. She met two punks in Soho who told her about the Centrepoint night shelter.
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.
Preventing homelessness for young prison leavers
Many people leave prison without a clear plan for where they are going to live. Abigail Gill, Centrepoint's Policy and Research Manager, outlines new research examining how to prevent homelessness for vulnerable young people leaving custody.