Pacing dark streets, desperately searching for safety.
This is no life for a young person.

Right now, thousands of homeless young people are in grave danger. Being forced into homelessness in the depths of winter is a terrifying prospect for anyone – but young people are especially vulnerable to violence and exploitation on our streets. So please don’t delay, your gift could be lifesaving today.

On average, one young person faces homelessness every four minutes.

When a young person has no one else to turn to this winter, they can turn to Centrepoint. We’re the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, with a national helpline and 60 services offering safety and support to young people when they need it most. But we rely on the generosity of people like you to keep being there for homeless young people who have been badly let down. So will you donate today and help give a young person like Leo the warmth, safety and support they urgently need?

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A black and white photo of Leo, sitting huddled on the floor in a doorway as people walk past quickly.

Leo's Story

At just 16, Leo was forced to sleep rough in Manchester city centre. As darkness fell, he’d curl up in a doorway to try and sleep, but he could never let his guard down. He knew he was surrounded by drugs and crime. 

Thankfully, Centrepoint were able to give Leo the support of a complex case worker, who helped him turn his life around: 
“I think without Centrepoint and the support they offer, a lot of young people would slip through the cracks and go into a dark state of mental health issues or never leaving the streets. Centrepoint put me on the right path to healing myself both psychologically and emotionally.”

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If you believe no young person should be struggling to survive on our streets this winter, please make a vital donation today.

 

Your gift could help bring a homeless young person like Leo to safety, and give them:

  • A warm, safe room, where they have the stability and security they need to overcome past trauma and begin a new life.
  • Counselling, health support and practical advice.
  • The skills they need to find a job or support them into education.
  • Help moving on independently, rebuilding their lives and relationships.

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