Point Made Podcast - In her shoes
This episode asks what does homelessness mean for women? How do we empower survivors of domestic abuse? And what needs to be done to support and secure young women’s futures?
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Carrianne's story: Centrepoint saved me
Carrianne came to London in search of her father in 1983 at just 15-years-old. She met two punks in Soho who told her about the Centrepoint night shelter.
The misconceptions of young motherhood
For any new mum, the journey into motherhood is an alien one: if you are lucky enough to avoid a traumatic birth or postpartum depression, among many other things, becoming responsible for new life is an all-consuming and life-changing event.
Making homeless young people count
Centrepoint's new research reveals over 103,000 young people in the UK are homeless or at risk. Hannah Webster, our Research and Databank Officer, explains why councils need more funding to support them.
Supporting homeless young people's mental health at Christmas
Christmas is often a difficult time for the young people we support at Centrepoint. Elena Derbyshire, Mental Health Advisor, explains how we empower young people and help them to begin their recovery.
An open letter to the next Prime Minister
Centrepoint's, Public Affairs Officer, Vicky Nevin, writes an open letter to the next Prime Minister asking them to give young people a #chancetomoveon from homelessness.
Vicky Pattison and Kim-Joy take a Christmas visit to our hostels
TV superstar Vicky Pattison and Great British Bake Off extraordinaire Kim-Joy visited the young people in our hostels this Christmas to share the festive spirit.
Former Centrepoint resident turned Olympian supporting homeless young people
Olympian and former Centrepoint resident Jade Johnson shares her story of homelessness and encouraged people to consider the harsh reality of having no place for Christmas.
Ziggy's story: Using my experience for good
Ziggy had a difficult journey before he found support from Centrepoint. He fell in with a bad crowd and was rough sleeping. Seven years since leaving services, Ziggy, now 29, got in touch with us wanting to share his story in his own words.
Amelia's story: Becoming an independent mum
Amelia was just 16 when she became a mother and moved into our young parent’s service. She was supported with benefits, budgeting, education – vital tools in a cost-of-living crisis.