Centrepoint patron Prince William launches ‘Homewards’ homelessness initiative
The Homewards initiative will test ideas and models to end homelessness in six locations across the UK, supported by our Patron, Prince William.
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Views from the frontline: What do young people need to move on from care successfully
The solutions identified in this report span a wide range of themes. These are presented as recommendations for both local and national government alongside examples of good practice.
‘Have you got anybody you can stay with?’ - Housing options for young adults leaving custody
A study which aims to provide a snapshot of the barriers that young people face when they are seeking safe and stable housing on release from custody. Considering these barriers alongside the wider policy context, we wanted to provide a renewed focus on this critical challenge and explore how we could collectively work together to provide practical solutions.
What does a good professional relationship look like for homeless young people?
This report brings together the voices of members of staff and young people to evaluate what a positive professional looks like for young people. The report offers some ideas for others to take forward in order to build and maintain positive professional relationships with young people, in order to ensure young people engage with and get the best support possible
Human Costs and Lost Potential: The real cost of youth homelessness
Through this research we wanted to provide an economic justification for the money spent on supporting homeless young people and show the enormous benefits that can be generated.
Point Made Podcast - Out and Proud: Challenges around Queer identity
In this episode we discuss the realities of being LGBTQ+, female and homeless and how these identities intersect with different cultural backgrounds and upbringing.
Failure to Act: the scale of youth homelessness in the UK
This report presents an analysis of data collected by local authorities during the financial year 2022/2023, and examines the development of the implementation of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 (HRA) in its fifth year. It also updates the previous year’s findings, including Centrepoint’s estimate of the national scale of youth homelessness.
Jeff Moore
Don’t let it snow – 24,400 young people will face homelessness in the cold this Christmas
We sent some of our snowmen to protest outside the Houses of Parliament to highlight the shocking number of young people at risk of homelessness this winter.
Councils and charities discuss Centrepoint’s latest research on young people’s access to housing
Moving into your own place can be a scary prospect, particularly if you have had experience with homelessness. But what if there is no place to move into, and you are stuck for months or years in a homelessness hostel, when you just want to move on? This is the increasing reality for many young homeless people, resulting from a lack of social and private housing supply, soaring rents and benefit cuts.
What are my housing options?
Housing can be complex and confusing. Here is some information about what your housing options are and how to take your next steps towards finding a home.