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Sleep out tips and tricks from our regular sleepers

18th November 2019 Pascale Day, Senior Editorial and Web Officer

Sleep Out has finally begun, and we’re seeing people grabbing their thermals up and down the country to join us in raising money for London’s homeless young people. But if you’re new to Sleep Out, you may have some questions – should you go to work the next day? What’s the most important thing to bring? And how can you hit your fundraising target? Here, some of our regular corporate Sleep Out-ers give you their best tips and tricks to get you through the night and beyond.

Homeless young people must be heard in this general election

21st November 2019 Vicky Nevin, Public Affairs Officer

Ahead of the General Election on 12 December, we must shine light on an unjust benefits system that is denying young people the chance to move on from homelessness. Public affairs and campaigns officer Vicky Nevin discusses Centrepoint’s Chance to Move On campaign.

Can homeless people vote?

26th November 2019 Pascale Day, Senior Editorial and Web Officer

Voting is one of our most important democratic rights. If you're homeless, you still have the chance to have your say. Our handy guide on how to register to vote for homeless young people will take you through the process.

Why we got involved: the Co-Operative tell us why Sleep Out is so important to them

29th November 2019 Pascale Day, Senior Editorial and Web Officer

And with last night’s grand finale in Manchester, Centrepoint’s Sleep Out is over for another year. We had large numbers of people from both corporations and community bringing their sleeping bags along the join us at events up and down the country this year - including one of our long-serving corporate partners, The Co-operative Bank. Here's why they get involved year after year.

Homes for the future: why young people’s housing needs should be taken seriously this election

30th November 2019 Billy Harding, Policy And Research Officer

Centrepoint’s research and policy officer Billy Harding makes the case for why all political parties need to deliver on their housing promises at this general election.

Centrepoint residents ask crucial questions at the general election housing hustings

6th December 2019 Vicky Nevin, Public Affairs Officer

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

18th December 2019 Dale Taylor-Gentles, Former Centrepoint Resident

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.

What's in store for 2020

10th January 2020 Pascale Day, Senior Editorial and Web Officer

2019 was a great year for Centrepoint: we honoured a milestone anniversary, raised over £900,000 from our annual Sleep Out and saw our work reach more young people than ever. And now, for 2020, we've got plenty more to look forward to - Centrepoint CEO Seyi Obakin talks us through our plans for the year ahead.

Lisa Nandy delivers speech at Centrepoint

24th January 2020 Pascale Day, Senior Editorial and Web Officer

Last week Labour leader hopeful Lisa Nandy stood in a room at our Dean Street services, filled with journalists, young people and Centrepoint staff, to deliver a speech about why she deserves to be the next leader of the Labour party.

More needs to be done to support the UK's young carers

30th January 2020 Pascale Day, Senior Editorial and Web Officer

Often, young carers will look after a parent or family member to the detriment of their own mental, emotional and physical wellbeing - so much so, in fact, that they are often at significant risk of homelessness. For Young Carers Awareness day, here's what it's like to be a young carer for someone you love - and what we can do to help.