Jacob’s Story | EveryYouth

Jacob says EveryYouth’s Future Builders programme gave him the freedom to focus on studying as he pursues a career in cyber security.
Finding strength in vulnerability: Surfing Sofas’ journey from homelessness to influential poet

A heartfelt conversation with Surfing Sofas, aka Justin Brown, reveals how his journey through homelessness inspired him to write spoken word poetry, including a bespoke poem for EveryYouth. We sat down with Justin as he releases his latest poem, Not Just One, to mark World Homelessness Day.
Black History Month: Standing Firm in Power and Pride

EveryYouth marks Black History Month by reflecting on race, homelessness, and standing firm in power and pride with young Black people.
The charity blind spot: Why homelessness gets left behind

Just 3% of the UK’s wealthiest givers donate to homeless charities – Our CEO Nicholas Connolly reflects on why.
Vital youth homelessness services face £1.73m loss as National Insurance hike for employers comes into effect

From April 6 employer NICs increased, equating to a £1.73m loss for the EveryYouth Network.
Mark Titchner’s ‘IT’S THE HOPE THAT KEEPS US HERE’ billboard artwork sold as limited edition prints to help young people experiencing homelessness

London artist Mark Titchner is releasing 100 limited edition fine art prints, with all proceeds going to EveryYouth.
EveryYouth responds to damning Coram report

CEO Nick Connolly spoke to Children and Young People Now about councils’ failure to provide suitable housing for homeless 16 and 17-year-olds.
EveryYouth awarded grant from The Royal Foundation’s Homewards Fund

EveryYouth has been awarded a grant from the Homewards Fund, launched by Prince William and The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales’ under their innovative Homewards programme.
No lifeline for young people in Government’s almost £1bn homelessness budget for 2025

The Government has failed to offer a lifeline to thousands of young people experiencing homelessness as part of its almost £1bn cash injection to tackle homelessness in 2025.
My First Sleep Out

Yasmina shares her reflections on EveryYouth’s annual Sleep Out, where supporters sleep outside in solidarity with homeless young people.