Thad came to Centrepoint after their landlord evicted them and their sister due to the property needing renovation. After living in a supported home for a few years, they've been able to grow their interest in film and media, recently making a short film titled "Monster" as part of their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Aisha, 21, came to Centrepoint following a trauma within her family which meant she was forced to leave her home. After being placed in a hotel temporarily, she was moved to a Centrepoint supported home where she has been developing her confidence and independent living skills. She has recently been a part of the Duke of Edinburgh team creating a short film called 'Monster' and is preparing to shortly move into her own home.
Amy, 19, came to Centrepoint at 17 following challenges in the relationship with her mother and due to safety concerns in her local area. After working with the education trainer to complete her GCSEs and with the jobs advisor to map her career goals, she is currently working in her local council in a respite service.
Ari (21), who is non-binary, left home following a relationship breakdown with their parents. After staying with their aunt for a week, they reached out to their local council for support. Ari was referred on to Centrepoint in Bradford where they received mental health and employment support. Ari has since moved into independent accommodation and is looking forward to the future.
When Danny first arrived at SLEAP (A Centrepoint partner organisation based in Lancashire), according to his own words "he did not exist". He had been rough sleeping for two years and he had no documents. Despite this difficult start, Daniel has turned his negative experiences into motivation to help others. He has won the 2021 Centrepoint Partner’s Inspiration Award.
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.
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.
Our research estimates that 129,000 young people approached their council because they were homeless or at risk in the financial year 2021/2022.
Former and current residents discuss mental health in relation to their own lived experience of homelessness.
This episode looks at Christmas through the eyes of young people who have experienced homelessness or are estranged from their biological families.
