Depaul UK

Depaul UK We work with young people and people with complex needs to prevent homelessness and support those facing it. We are Depaul UK. Every solution is personalised.

We specialise in supporting young people facing homelessness. Every person we help has a unique situation and a unique set of needs. Our focus is on the individual, not the masses. We offer emergency accommodation, practical support and help to improve the wellbeing of the people we work with, to make sure they have the opportunity to fulfil their potential. We don’t just talk, we listen. We work side by side with young people, and we trust them, so they can trust us. Though the challenges which face homeless young people have changed since 1989, our commitment to ending homelessness and changing the lives of those affected by it has not. We will never give in or give up on vulnerable and disadvantaged young people. We will always give hope.

08/10/2026

“It doesn’t mean that we have to straightaway go to homelessness.”

A young person who took part in one of our workshops.

Difficulties at home, money worries, not feeling accepted for who you are - these things put young people at risk. They don’t have to end in homelessness.

There are people to talk to and support to find, long before that point. That’s what our workshops help young people understand.

https://www.depaul.org.uk/world-homeless-day/

Could you spot the signs that a young person was at risk of homelessness?The signs can show up in attendance, behaviour,...
08/10/2026

Could you spot the signs that a young person was at risk of homelessness?

The signs can show up in attendance, behaviour, wellbeing, or in what a young person says about home.

These signs can have many causes, and no single sign tells the whole story.
But knowing what to notice, showing curiosity and following the right safeguarding routes can help young people access support earlier.

See how much you know this World Homeless Day.
https://www.depaul.org.uk/could-you-spot-the-signs/

Spot the Signs: test your knowledge.Would you know how to spot when a young person may be at risk of homelessness?And wo...
07/10/2026

Spot the Signs: test your knowledge.

Would you know how to spot when a young person may be at risk of homelessness?
And would you know what to do if you were concerned?

For World Homeless Day, we've put together a short set of questions about some of the warning signs that can appear before a young person reaches crisis.

Test your knowledge, and share it with colleagues and friends who work with young people. https://www.depaul.org.uk/could-you-spot-the-signs/

Test your knowledge this World Homeless Day.Sixty seconds, and you'll know whether you'd spot the signs that a young per...
06/10/2026

Test your knowledge this World Homeless Day.

Sixty seconds, and you'll know whether you'd spot the signs that a young person is at risk of homelessness.

The signs can show up in attendance, in behaviour, in wellbeing, or in what a young person says about home.

No single sign tells the whole story, which is what makes them easy to miss.

Would you know what to look for, or what to do next?

Ahead of World Homeless Day, find out how much you know.
https://www.depaul.org.uk/could-you-spot-the-signs/

05/10/2026

We asked young people who have taken part in our workshops what difference it made.

This is what they said.

Youth homelessness rarely happens overnight. It usually builds at home, over time, often while a young person is still at school.

Knowing what to look for, and knowing where to turn, can change what happens next.

Could you spot the signs?

https://www.depaul.org.uk/world-homeless-day/

This year's National Poetry Day theme is wonder. ✨We've turned six young people's journeys into six haikus. Every one of...
01/10/2026

This year's National Poetry Day theme is wonder. ✨

We've turned six young people's journeys into six haikus. Every one of them experienced homelessness, and every one of them now has somewhere safe to live. 💛

The wonder is how much a young person can do once they have somewhere safe to start from.

There's a lot more to each of them. Read the full stories: https://www.depaul.org.uk/impact-stories/

A young person may be struggling if you notice changes in:their behaviourtheir attendancetheir relationshipstheir wellbe...
30/09/2026

A young person may be struggling if you notice changes in:

their behaviour
their attendance
their relationships
their wellbeing
where they spend their time
One sign alone does not tell the whole story.

But recognising changes and opening up conversations can be the first step towards getting the right support.

Ahead of World Homeless Day on 10th October, we’re asking: could you spot the signs that a young person may be at risk of homelessness?

More coming this week...

https://www.depaul.org.uk/news/could-you-spot-the-signs-that-a-young-person-is-at-risk-of-homelessness/

29/09/2026

Our Head of Policy, Alessandra Sciarra, reports from the Labour Conference in Liverpool, where she's been meeting with MPs, ministers and organisations across the sector to discuss how we can turn the Prime Minister’s ambition to end homelessness into a reality.

24 hours. 36 people. One baton. Last week, Nick’s Bootcamp in Islington took on Move 24 for Depaul UK, keeping a baton m...
25/09/2026

24 hours. 36 people. One baton.

Last week, Nick’s Bootcamp in Islington took on Move 24 for Depaul UK, keeping a baton moving non-stop around Highbury Fields and the Emirates Stadium – for 24 hours!

Their determined effort raised more than £10,000 to support young people facing homelessness.

A huge thank you to Nick’s Bootcamp and the Highbury locals, friends, family and regulars who kept the baton moving day and night!

Incredibly, Move 24 has now raised more than £20,000 for Depaul UK!

21/09/2026

Youth homelessness rarely happens overnight.

For many young people, challenges at home can build over time. Family breakdown, conflict, instability, or a lack of support can leave a young person at greater risk of homelessness.

Long before they reach a crisis point, there may be signs that something is wrong.

A change in behaviour. Increased anxiety. Reduced attendance. Withdrawing from friends or activities.

No single sign tells the whole story. But noticing when something has changed can help open up conversations and connect a young person with support earlier.

https://www.depaul.org.uk/news/family-breakdown-is-the-leading-cause-of-youth-homelessness/

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