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Helen* attended the first Bournemouth beach Hold Your Own Sleep Out run by Mark and his team in 2023. Read her experience of sleeping out for Centrepoint, her motivations behind taking part, and how she continues to champion it as a cause.

Last winter, the communities of London and Manchester came together to end youth homelessness. Let’s hear from the Sleep Out team how the events shaped up and why they are so vital to Centrepoint’s work and mission.

Vinesh and his work colleagues took part in the London Sleep Out 2025. He tells us about gathering a work team, fundraising tips, and how the experience changed his perception of youth homelessness.

Raza, 20, came to Centrepoint following a family breakdown where he ended up sofa surfing. He's now completed his SIA security training and is looking forward to a future in security.

Lily, 20, reached out the helpline after she was kicked out of her partner’s sister’s home. She sofa surfed with a family friend who recommended she called the Helpline and Lily reached out for support. She’s now living in shared…

BP, 19, was referred to Centrepoint by his social work team three years ago. After a series of injuries stopped his career in football, he's recently completed his security training and is now looking for roles that work for him.