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Charlotte’s story: Life does have a way of working itself out

Sophie Hornby

Charlotte, 24, was referred to Centrepoint at 17 after she was made to leave the family home. Together with her key worker, they looked for different roles she might take on, but as COVID hit, she began to struggle with her mental health and took time out to find the right kind of support. After finding an online journalism course, she has been drawn towards this as a career, driven by her strong moral compass and a desire to tell truthful stories.

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Holly's story: I want to live my life

Sophie Hornby

Holly, 20, came to Centrepoint almost a year ago with her three-year-old son following a breakdown in the relationship with her mum. She was moved into a mother and baby supported home where she has built a strong sense of community and has gotten involved with a range of different creative activities. She's now finishing her level 2 qualifications and will soon start a new role as a carer, before pursuing her dream career of being a prison officer.

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Zaid’s story: Centrepoint gave me the confidence to continue

Sophie Hornby

Zaid, 21, reached out to the Centrepoint Helpline after a family breakdown meant he had no where to stay. He reached out to the council, but due to ongoing issues with his settled status, they were unable to help him and referred him to Centrepoint for support. After working closely with the jobs and education team in Manchester, he is now renting is own space and is thriving as an IT analyst.

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Harry’s story: everything now is in the right place

Sophie Hornby

Harry, 21, arrived in the UK after leaving Sudan as a refugee. After receiving his refugee status, he was forced to leave his hotel, meaning that he had to rough sleep. He was met and supported by the Rough Sleepers and Complex Case team who got him into emergency accommodation. He's now moved into an independent home and is studying ESOL - with dreams of becoming a web designer in the future.

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Mubarak: Have a target and you will reach it

Sophie Hornby

Mubarak, 21, arrived in the UK in 2021 under humanitarian protection after fleeing Sudan as an unaccompanied minor. After living in care for a few years, he was moved to a Centrepoint semi-independent home when he was at risk of homelessness. He's been working closely with the jobs and education team to help him get the necessary qualifications he needs to achieve his dream of being a barber.