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What gave you the most hope as a young person?

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CeriMumsnet · 03/04/2025 09:54

Growing up we all need support and encouragement to help us develop our confidence and find our way in life. Whether it came from a person, a place, or a life experience, we'd love to hear about the things that gave you hope and helped you believe in your future as a young person.

Did a teacher or mentor see your potential and set you on the path for your future career? Perhaps some kind words from a stranger gave you hope and comfort during a tough time, or maybe it was the support you received when you left home for the first time that made all the difference.

Everyone who posts on this thread by 1st May will be in with a chance to receive £200 to donate to a charity of their choice. T&Cs

We’re working with New Horizon Youth Centre, the only day centre in London supporting young people facing homelessness with emergency housing support and advice. For thousands of young people, there is no family support, no financial safety net, and no affordable housing options. Over 100,000 young people a year approach their council as homeless. We think our nation's children and young people deserve better. Find out more about the work New Horizon Youth Centre do and how to donate here.

CeriMumsnet · 17/04/2025 10:28

Thanks everyone for your responses so far. We've really enjoyed reading your heartwarming stories and the various ways you found hope and support growing up ❤You still have two weeks to share your story for the chance to win £200 to donate to a charity of your choice. Who or what gave you hope, helped shape your future or encouraged you to believe in yourself a young person?

The poll is now closed and the results are in. We asked:

How many young people (16-24) were homeless in London last year?

Sadly, everyone who answered 15,000 is correct. New Horizon Youth Centre has shared some more information on this stat:

"Homelessness for young people can mean many things, such as sofa surfing, sleeping at work or college, staying with unsafe friends or family, living in overcrowded accommodation, or being forced to sleep in 24 hour cafes or public transport, or outside in parks or stairwells. In 2023-2024, 14,885 young people in London went to their council because they need help with homelessness (Source: Centrepoint databank).

New Horizon Youth Centre is the only day centre in London supporting young people facing homelessness with emergency housing support and advice. Our expert teams support young people to find a new home, gain new skills, and give them new hope as we face the future together."

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