While many children return to school full of summer memories, others come back from a break marked by family tension and instability. These early cracks in home life can lead to youth homelessness down the line. That’s why Centrepoint is using the Upstream model, to identify and support young people before crisis hits.
Some of the UK’s biggest financial institutions and companies have written to the Chancellor backing Centrepoint’s Make Work Pay campaign to fix a ‘cruel quirk’ in the benefits system that’s forcing young people into unemployment.
In October we came together to celebrate some truly extraordinary young people at the Centrepoint Awards 2025. Each of our amazing winners has shown incredible courage, determination and resilience on their journey beyond homelessness.
Secure, affordable housing is the cornerstone of young people’s lives and opportunities. The Renters’ Rights Act is a step in the right direction to a society where young people can find not just a place to stay, but a place to thrive.
In October, Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis hosted a private screening of Universal Pictures’ film, Anemone, in support of Centrepoint.
The Youth Chapter Collective, which consists of more than 150 organisations, have written to the Chancellor, urging her to end a trap in the benefits system that’s unfairly punishing thousands of homeless young people in supported housing.
Finding affordable housing is already difficult for many young people but for those on low incomes or receiving benefits, it can feel impossible.
Our commitment to equality and support for our LGBTQ+ residents.
Centrepoint launches a striking new installation in central London: Winter Wanderland.
Centrepoint has been campaigning to Make Work Pay and end the benefit trap for young people in supported housing. For the last year we have been calling on the Chancellor to fix a cruel quirk in the system that can leave young people worse off when entering work. It’s an injustice affecting thousands of young people, and one we’ve been determined to see fixed.
