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A podcast from Centrepoint. Co-created by young people for ALL people.Centrepoint is the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity. At Centrepoint, we believe no young person’s life should be defined by homelessness. We give young people the support they need to heal and grow, no matter what. For over fifty years we've been the centre point for change, personal and political. Everyone has their part to play, with young people leading the way. This Podcast has been created by young people with lived experience of homelessness. We’ll be shining a spotlight on some of the issues that affect us. We hope to challenge and change some of the stereotypes and bring others with us as part of a movement to end youth homelessness for good. Music produced by Harry Speight, a young person, supported by Centrepoint.

  1. 09/12/2024

    Real Stories: Cassie's Story

    In this episode, Tamsin, our stories lead at Centrepoint talks to Cassie about her journey navigating homelessness, mental health challenges and university. Four years after moving on from Centrepoint, Cassie has achieved her dream to qualify as an art teacher and was keen to share her story to support and inspire other young people.

    34 min

  2. 07/15/2024

    Barriers to Employment

    In this episode, Josh and Anna talk to resident Addi and former resident Andrew about the challenges of finding and securing employment when you are experiencing homelessness. Addi also discusses his neurodivergence and how that can also pose a challenge to finding and securing long-term employment. What can employers do to make things easier for young people entering the workplace especially if they are facing a range of challenges? Addi and Andrew have some ideas.

    39 min

  3. 06/19/2024

    Young Refugees and Asylum Seekers

    This month, for Refugee Awareness Week Josh and Anna talk to service manager Josh and service user "Adam" about the experiences of young people seeking asylum in the UK and those who support them. Trigger warning: this episode includes descriptions of torture and human trafficking.

    39 min

  4. 05/09/2024

    Movement for Mental Health

    In this episode Josh and Anna talk to Centrepoint's Head of Psychologically informed Environments, Helen Miles. Joining them is Georges, a former Centrepoint resident who now manages a martial arts gym. The discussion this month ties in Mental Health Awareness Week and the focus is on the benefits of movement for your mental health. Here are some links to a couple of the resources, organisations and research mentioned in the podcast. https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene https://www.youngminds.org.uk https://centrepoint.org.uk/research-and-reports/mental-health-needs-homeless-young-people

    30 min

  5. 04/10/2024

    Young Voters: Challenging Political Apathy

    In this month's episode, Josh and Anna talk to three young voters about political apathy amongst young people and the reasons why it is so important for young people to get out to vote and be the change they want to see. Remember you can register to vote even if you don't have a fixed address. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-to-vote-if-you-havent-got-a-fixed-or-permanent-address You need to register by the 16th April at 1.1.59pm if you want to vote in the local Mayoral Elections

    31 min

  6. 03/04/2024

    Young Parents: How to Find Education, Employment and Training After Facing Homelessness

    It’s no surprise that young parents and particularly young mum’s have to overcome immense barriers to access education, employment and training. A 2017 piece of research by Action for Children found that only one in ten young parents went to university, compared to 45% of young people in general. 39% were only just scraping by financially. Social isolation was also an issue with 19% never or rarely seeing friends and it’s no surprise that mental health difficulties amongst young parents were significantly higher. This study was over seven years ago and with an ongoing cost-of-living crisis these numbers have undoubtedly increased.   This episode will examine the challenges young parents face when trying to access education, employment and training. It will also aim to highlight available support and discuss what more could be done.   We talk to young mum and former resident, Louise who highlights the difficulties that she faced as a young parent and a care leaver and signposts to some of the help available. Louise mentions the charity Become who support care experienced young people https://becomecharity.org.uk/,  and  https://driveforwardfoundation.org/  Here are some other useful links if you are a young parent seeing education, employment or training (EET) https://centrepoint.org.uk/what-we-do/education-training-and-employment https://thisisusatuni.org/ https://www.gov.uk/care-to-learn https://www.turn2us.org.uk/

    25 min

  7. 02/21/2024

    Mythbusting on Youth Homelessness

    This episode is hosted by Josh Ennis, a former Centrepoint service user and now an apprentice in the Fundraising Team. His co host is Anna Wooding, our Campaigns Officer. This discussion centres around the myths and stereotypes that frame the narrative around youth homelessness. Two of our lived experience ambassadors: Toni-Ann and Aminah, set the record straight and talk from their own personal experiences of vulnerability. If you are at risk of homelessness, please contact the Centrepoint Helpline on 0808 800 0661 or go to Centrepoint's website for advice.

    32 min

  8. 12/04/2023

    Rough Sleeping is not a lifestyle choice

    This episode is hosted by Josh who was supported by Centrepoint when he experienced homelessness five years ago. He currently works for the fundraising team. He is joined by Taylor from our Rough Sleepers Team in Manchester as well as Joe and Danny, both ex rough sleepers. Together, they discuss the realities of homelessness, challenge the misconceptions - for example, that homelessness is a lifestyle choice and offer solutions and advice to others. The podcast was filmed at  the Cooperative Bank's Head Office in Manchester. The Cooperative Bank is one of Centrepoint's corporate partners. You can watch the episode at

    37 min
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A podcast from Centrepoint. Co-created by young people for ALL people.Centrepoint is the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity. At Centrepoint, we believe no young person’s life should be defined by homelessness. We give young people the support they need to heal and grow, no matter what. For over fifty years we've been the centre point for change, personal and political. Everyone has their part to play, with young people leading the way. This Podcast has been created by young people with lived experience of homelessness. We’ll be shining a spotlight on some of the issues that affect us. We hope to challenge and change some of the stereotypes and bring others with us as part of a movement to end youth homelessness for good. Music produced by Harry Speight, a young person, supported by Centrepoint.

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  • Creator
    Centrepoint
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
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