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Homeless young people from Centrepoint get 'Up 4 Africa'!
Four homeless young people supported by Centrepoint will get 'Up 4 Africa' this summer and embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Travelling to Africa, the young people will live and work for six weeks in the heart of Botswana, protecting wildlife and supporting communities, completely immersed in the local community and unique culture.
Homeless young women receive confidence boosting makeovers
A group of young women supported by youth homelessness charity Centrepoint were treated to top beauty makeovers by one of the UK’s most sought after hairdressers, Errol Douglas MBE, and beauty experts from leading cosmetics firm, Maybelline. They also received inspirational ‘mind makeovers’ to help enhance their inner self-belief to tackle their current circumstances and look forward to a more positive future.
Celebrity battle of the brains in support of homeless young people
Kirsty Young hosts the first Ultimate Pub Quiz as celebrities and businesses raise vital funds for Centrepoint.
Rubicon Project donate time to transform a Centrepoint service
A team of staff from leading pioneers of Ad Network Optimisation, The Rubicon Project, donated their time to totally transform a Centrepoint property for homeless young people.
Half way round the world in aid of homeless young people
A Centrepoint supporter is sailing half way round the world, raising vital funds for homeless young people at Centrepoint.
Centrepoint welcomes new measures to tackle family breakdown
Family breakdown is a root cause of youth homelessness. Tackling problems within families is crucial to prevent young people becoming homeless, and to reunite homeless young people with their family or alternative networks for support.
Volunteers transform gardens for Centrepoint young people
A team of volunteers from leading commercial property company, Land Securities, recently donated their time to put their green fingers into action and transform a garden for homeless young people supported by Centrepoint who are living in semi-independent accommodation.
Prince William sleeps out on London's streets to raise awareness
Prince William sleeps out on London's streets in freezing temperatures to raise awareness of Centrepoint's work with homeless young people
Learning from experience: Centrepoint’s College Without Walls
Speaking on Centrepoint’s 40th anniversary, Seyi Obakin, Centrepoint's chief executive, announced new partners in the charity’s plans to create a College Without Walls, an exciting new initiative in learning support for homeless young people.
Carol singing success supports Centrepoint
One of London’s leading choral groups, the Oriana Choir, donated their time recently to bring a bit of Christmas sparkle, singing to help raise vital funds for homeless young people at Centrepoint.
A special service at the birthplace of Centrepoint to mark 40 years
Centrepoint went back to where it was started in Soho, for a special thanksgiving service attended by its founder, Ken Leech, to mark 40 years of giving homeless young people a brighter future.
Prince William joins Centrepoint to celebrate its 40th birthday!
On December 16th, Centrepoint celebrates its 40th birthday with a visit from Prince William, its patron, to meet young people supported by the charity.
Donate to Centrepoint for free while you Christmas shop!
This Christmas, why not shop online through Centrepoint’s new Shop & Give service and make a big difference to the lives of homeless young people?
Centrepoint adverts scoop acclaimed gold award!
Centrepoint's original press adverts created by Direct Marketing agency, The Good Agency, have been awarded a highly acclaimed gold award for the best response print advertising at the DMA Awards.
Young women at Centrepoint get an early Christmas boost
In the build up to Christmas, ten young women from Centrepoint were given an early bit of Christmas sparkle with confidence boosting beauty makeovers from leading beauty professionals John Freida and Revlon!
Radio 1 DJ Sara Cox joins young people for 'Centrepoint's Got Talent!'
Young people from Centrepoint showcased their talents at ‘Centrepoint’s Got Talent!’, an annual event for Centrepoint young people, this year specially hosted by Radio 1 DJ Sara Cox. It was a celebration of all that has been achieved by the young people over the past year, a chance for young people to learn new skills, access employment information and advice, and a chance to have fun!
Join Christmas carol singing in aid of Centrepoint
Centrepoint gets into the festive spirit with a host of festive carol concerts across the capital.
Centrepoint Chief Executive to address conference on family
Centrepoint's CEO Seyi Obakin will be speaking at an Institute for Public Policy Research conference entitled 'Supporting families: Have we got what it takes?' raising the significance of family for homeless young people.
Artemis donate time to transform essential health rooms at Centrepoint
Leading UK fund managers, Artemis, invested in young people’s futures by decorating and furnishing health rooms in three key Centrepoint services.
Top UK comedy talent show support for Centrepoint
The cream of UK comedy talent took to The Comedy Store stage on November 23rd to entertain the packed out venue audience in a special Christmas show 'Laughing Point' to help raise vital funds for Centrepoint.
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