Centrepoint
Working to end youth homelessness for good
In 2023, we launched our partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity. We’re working with them to support thousands of young people and campaigning to end youth homelessness for good, by 2037.
It all starts with home
At Coventry Building Society, we’re here to support people to be better off through life. So we strongly believe everyone should have somewhere to call home – a place of safety, comfort and security where they can grow and thrive. That’s why we’re thrilled to be partnering with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading charity for young people facing homelessness.
We’re aiming high
We set ourselves an ambitious goal of raising and donating a million pounds, every year for three years, to support Centrepoint’s vital work.
Our partnership is already making a difference
Our support in 2023 helped Centrepoint in a number of ways.
Society funding supported 913 young people via the helpline
Improved prospects for 512 young people through Centrepoint Works
Surveyed 2,120 schoolchildren to identify those at risk of homelessness
We've opened a brand new Youth Hub in Coventry
Help for the helpline
We support Centrepoint’s national helpline, which offers specialist advice and guidance to young people who are homeless or worried about housing.
Working for a brighter future
Further money goes towards Centrepoint Works, helping young people reach their potential through education, training and employment.
Tackling homelessness at cause
We’re also funding homelessness prevention in schools. The programme is the biggest of its kind in the UK, identifying young people at risk and intervening earlier to change futures for the better.
Close to heart and home
Finally, partnering with local charity St Basils, we’ve opened the Coventry Youth Hub, a safe place for young people in crisis to receive support and find their independence.
We know what a difference kindness and community can make. When young people have a safe place to call home, they can look to the future with purpose and confidence. We’re proud to support Centrepoint in our city and beyond.
Visit the Centrepoint website to find out more about the charity and its work.
