Point Made
Centrepoint
A podcast from Centrepoint. Co-created by young people for ALL people.Centrepoint is the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity. At Centrepoint, we believe no young person’s life should be defined by homelessness. We give young people the support they need to heal and grow, no matter what. For over fifty years we've been the centre point for change, personal and political. Everyone has their part to play, with young people leading the way. This Podcast has been created by young people with lived experience of homelessness. We’ll be shining a spotlight on some of the issues that affect us. We hope to challenge and change some of the stereotypes and bring others with us as part of a movement to end youth homelessness for good. Music produced by Harry Speight, a young person, supported by Centrepoint.
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Top 10 Point Made Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Point Made episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Point Made for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Point Made episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Overcoming Obstacles with Fats Timbo
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04/29/22 • 34 min
This month, we are very excited to have comedian, TV personality, model and influencer, Fats Timbo on Point Made to discuss overcoming obstacles. Fats has had to overcome many obstacles in her own life and one of the biggest challenges she had to overcome was accepting her disability and developing confidence. She talks to our host Jamie and panel of young people to discuss this topic and offer advice to other young people and people in general.
Achievement and Success
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11/12/21 • 37 min
A candid conversation with residents & ex-residents at different stages in their Centrepoint journey about what success means to them. This episode explores their experiences & struggles, and where they came from to where they are now, offering words of wisdom for young people trying to reach their own goals whilst proving that homelessness does not have to define one's future.
09/27/21 • 27 min
Point Made's first episode where former and current Centrepoint residents discuss their peer research into the benefits system, namely the proposed end to the Universal Credit uplift. They also discuss misconceptions around youth homelessness and those reliant on benefits.
Young Refugees and Asylum Seekers
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06/19/24 • 38 min
This month, for Refugee Awareness Week Josh and Anna talk to service manager Josh and service user "Adam" about the experiences of young people seeking asylum in the UK and those who support them. Trigger warning: this episode includes descriptions of torture and human trafficking.
Barriers to Employment
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07/15/24 • 38 min
In this episode, Josh and Anna talk to resident Addi and former resident Andrew about the challenges of finding and securing employment when you are experiencing homelessness.
Addi also discusses his neurodivergence and how that can also pose a challenge to finding and securing long-term employment.
What can employers do to make things easier for young people entering the workplace especially if they are facing a range of challenges? Addi and Andrew have some ideas.
Making Work Pay
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02/15/22 • 33 min
Did you know that with our current benefits system, young people in supported accommodation are often worse off when they work more hours? This month we discuss this issue and some of the solutions with a professional and varied panel.
Presenting the podcast this week are Daniel Williams from Centrepoint Partner charity SLEAP based in Lancashire, Catherine Geddes, a former Centrepoint resident and peer researcher.
On the Panel are: Daniel Demoulin, Head of Rough Sleeping Services at Depaul UK, Billy Harding, Policy and Research Manager at Centrepoint, Tom Freegard, Housing Officer at Centrepoint, Stephen Timms, MP for Eastham and Chair of the Work and Pensions Committee and Shannon PInk, a former Centrepoint resident.
Redefining Christmas
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12/16/21 • 29 min
This episode looks at Christmas through the eyes of young people who have experienced homelessness or are estranged from their biological families.
Imagery of 'togetherness', 'family' and 'happiness' are impossible to escape at this time of year so three former Centrepoint service users share their memories and tips for surviving, redefining and even enjoying the season.
NB. This episode was recorded on Zoom and has some digital drop out in places.
If you are struggling this Christmas, there are organisations to reach out to such as:
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/find-help/i-need-urgent-help/
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/
Mental Health in an Unequal World
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10/08/21 • 58 min
Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of trauma, suicide, self-harm, eating disorders, substance use and mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and borderline personality disorder.
This episode explores mental health in an unequal world. Former and current residents discuss this subject in relation to their own lived experience of homelessness with Centrepoint Health Team professionals, Stephen Geale and Evelyne Njuguna.
Rough Sleeping is not a lifestyle choice
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12/04/23 • 36 min
This episode is hosted by Josh who was supported by Centrepoint when he experienced homelessness five years ago. He currently works for the fundraising team.
He is joined by Taylor from our Rough Sleepers Team in Manchester as well as Joe and Danny, both ex rough sleepers.
Together, they discuss the realities of homelessness, challenge the misconceptions - for example, that homelessness is a lifestyle choice and offer solutions and advice to others.
The podcast was filmed at the Cooperative Bank's Head Office in Manchester. The Cooperative Bank is one of Centrepoint's corporate partners. You can watch the episode at
10/21/22 • 42 min
This month, the podcasters met in real life at one of our Centrepoint services and we recorded Point Made for our YouTube channel too!
Former resident and founder of My Soho magazine, Kai Lutterodt hosts this week with Centrepoint young panellists, Ben, Sharon and Noor.
Stockpiling, meal hacks and exercise: this month they discuss mental health in a cost-of-living crisis and how prioritising one's mental health is more important that ever in the current climate.
Listen to find out how our young people support their own mental health and even discover Noor's delicious and cost-effective ramen recipe!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Point Made have?
Point Made currently has 21 episodes available.
What topics does Point Made cover?
The podcast is about Non-Profit, Society & Culture, Podcasts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Point Made?
The episode title 'Out and Proud: Challenges Around Queer Identity' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Point Made?
The average episode length on Point Made is 39 minutes.
How often are episodes of Point Made released?
Episodes of Point Made are typically released every 47 days, 5 hours.
When was the first episode of Point Made?
The first episode of Point Made was released on Sep 27, 2021.
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