Vicky Pattison's all-nighter for Centrepoint
Vicky Pattison, presenter, author and influencer, stayed awake all night to raise money for homeless young people across the country.
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No place to spend Christmas: new research into experiences of youth homelessness
Over the Christmas period last year, an estimated 22,000 young people sought help because they were homeless or at risk of homelessness. Centrepoint’s policy and research officer Billy Harding discusses new research into the experiences of homeless young people across England and Wales.
Centrepoint residents ask crucial questions at the general election housing hustings
Last night Centrepoint took part in the National Housing Hustings, with current and former residents given the opportunity to get answers to vital questions on the housing crisis.
All I want for Christmas: 'found families' make the festive period worth celebrating
Dale Taylor-Gentles became a carer for his grandmother aged 12 and homeless at just 16. He was eventually placed in a Centrepoint residence, where he worked hard with his mentor to gain a place at university. Here, he tells us why Christmas can often feel like the loneliest time of year for young people without a stable family structure, and how his 'Found Family' meant he could look forward to the holidays once again.
How to help homeless people in hot weather
Hot weather can be detrimental to the health of those sleeping rough – and with a UK heatwave on its way, there’s never been a better time to know what you can do to help those stuck outside.
What we can learn from Finland’s successful approach to homelessness
Finland’s government have managed to significantly reduce the number of homeless people in the country. Could their system work in a post-Covid UK?
STAY:UP 2020: What happened on the night
Last Thursday, we held our first ever STAY:UP fundraiser - and now we’ve managed to catch up on our sleep, we’re here to tell you all about it.
How many young people are homeless in the UK?
Centrepoint’s new report reveals the true scale of youth homelessness in local areas across the UK. Every year over 100,000 young people aged 16-24 ask the council for help with homelessness. We examine the shocking number of homeless young people in 2019-20.
Is there a link between youth homelessness and youth offending?
Guest author, Tara Self, Forensic Mental Health MSc graduate at King’s College London, discusses the findings of a systematic review looking at the links between homelessness and offending behaviour among young people.
CHAIN statistics shows resources do not meet needs of rising homelessness numbers
New stats show that, whilst homelessness continues to increase at an alarming rate, the resources available are not sufficient at meeting this current demand. Centrepoint's Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Paul Noblet, asserts that the government need to do more for the UK's rough sleepers.