Centrepoint

Last Christmas, the number of 16 to 25-year-olds experiencing homelessness in the UK rose by 15%. This year, Centrepoint - the UK’s leading charity for homeless young people - is urging others to support those who will find themselves in this difficult and often frightening situation by supporting its Home for Christmas Appeal. The charity aims to raise £300,000 to give 500 young people a safe place to stay and a chance to enjoy a little of what the holidays should be about. Centrepoint and its patron HRH The Duke of Cambridge are committed to ending youth homelessness. As well as providing accommodation, Centrepoint runs specialist learning and health teams that offer health advice; support and guidance needed to access education, work experience and employment; and skills to move on to independent living. Help a young person turn their life around by visiting: centrepointchristmas.org.uk/week or calling 0800-138 0470. ·