Charity

ARD Fire have been supporting Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, for a number of years now. A lifeline since 1969, Centrepoint was launched on Dean Street in London’s Soho and has supported over 125,000 16-25 year olds experiencing and at risk of homelessness. Expanding from the Capital, they now offer support to vulnerable young people in Manchester, Bradford, Barnsley and Sunderland and alongside their partnering network and the Centrepoint Helpline, support over 14,000 young people every year. At Centrepoint, a bed is just the start. Their support model covers mental health and wellbeing, a pathway back into education and training and opportunities which inspire and engage young people. They understand that the answer isn’t just a bed for the night and the success of their wrap around support is proof of just that – with 88% of those we support moving on from services positively. Last year Centrepoint helped to support over 14,000 homeless young people in the UK. But there are thousands more that need our help. The recent Coronavirus outbreak has only sought to exacerbate the existing crisis and their national helpline has seen a 50% increase in calls as a result. If you would like to support Centrepoint or find out more about the work they do, please follow this link: https://centrepoint.org.uk/.