Search

Centrepoint's new modular homes will tackle youth homelessness and unemployment

14th October 2019 Pascale Day, Senior Editorial and Web Officer

Here at Centrepoint, our mantra is “a job and a home” for homeless young people. To help fulfill this aim of eradicating youth homelessness and providing 16 to 25-year-olds with a stable future, the charity has launched the biggest capital investment plan in its 50-year history: to deliver 300 new modular homes across London and Greater Manchester by 2021 in order to help young people into affordable accommodation, training, and employment.

The government must act now to end youth homelessness

20th February 2023 Megan Evans, Media Officer

Neil Jones, professional dancer from Strictly Come Dancing; Vicky Pattison, influencer, podcast host and TV star; Rhys Connah, Ryan from Happy Valley; and Gurlaine Kaur Garcha, who plays Ash from Eastenders, joined forces to highlight the truth about youth homelessness.

Centrepoint teams up with charities to demand focus on homelessness this general election

12th November 2019 Pascale Day, Senior Editorial and Web Officer

Six charities have come together to put pressure on the government to help end homelessness.

No place to spend Christmas: new research into experiences of youth homelessness

15th November 2019 Billy Harding, Policy And Research Officer

Over the Christmas period last year, an estimated 22,000 young people sought help because they were homeless or at risk of homelessness. Centrepoint’s policy and research officer Billy Harding discusses new research into the experiences of homeless young people across England and Wales.

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.

Centrepoint's campaign reaches parliament

7th February 2020 Vicky Nevin, Public Affairs Officer

This week MPs debated the Chance to Move On campaign, following a visit to 10 Downing Street, where Centrepoint residents presented a petition of over 20,000 signatures.

Creating safe spaces for homeless LGBTQ+ youths

14th February 2020 Pascale Day, Senior Editorial and Web Officer

Research shows LGBT young people are more likely to find themselves homeless than their non-LGBT peers, and make up around 24% of the young homeless population. On top of this, they are far more likely to be subjected to violence - both in and out of services. As February marks LGBT Awareness Month, we're asking the all-important question: how can we ensure we create safe spaces for members of the LGBTQ+ community without a place to stay?

What is universal credit? Everything you need to know

28th February 2020 Pascale Day, Senior Editorial and Web Officer

Universal Credit is the new benefits system which aims to make welfare payments easier for claimants. But what was once billed as being more generous than the old system is now leaving many worse off than before. Here's what you need to know about Universal Credit - and what we can do to ensure it serves those who need it most.

COVID-19 pandemic: we need hostels to stay open

20th March 2020 Policy Team

The COVID-19 pandemic poses unprecedented risks to all, but those experiencing or at risk of homelessness are especially vulnerable. Charities like Centrepoint, Depaul UK and St Mungo’s which directly provide accommodation for people who are homeless are determined to do everything it takes to maintain the high level of service we deliver all year round, yet the sector needs vital support from the government to do this.