Centrepoint has been named as the first charity partner of the Card Factory Foundation.

Donations raised by the card retailer for the charity through its Bright Future Initiative will fund specialist therapy and training opportunities for young people impacted by homelessness.

It will also help the charity to improve its services with a face on creating “more safe, welcoming and psychologically informed environments”.

These spaces “are designed to offer tailored support that helps young people to overcome trauma, build resilience and move toward independence”.

Julie Milnes, the charity’s director of fundraising, said: “So much of our work at Centrepoint is about supporting young people through some of the most pivotal moments in their lives.

“These might be times of crisis, such as facing homelessness or struggling with mental health, or more hopeful milestones, like getting your first set of keys or starting your first ‘proper’ job.

“They’re transitional periods where most people might turn to family or friends for support, but for the young people in our services, that kind of network is often missing. That’s where we step in – and where partnerships like this one can make a real difference.”

Card Factory Foundation head Pushpinder Gill MInstF added: “We’re incredibly proud to be announcing our first ever national charity partnership with Centrepoint.

“This allows us to directly fund vital, specialist support that helps young people move forward with confidence and hope, and it’s a powerful step in our mission to make a real difference where it’s needed most.”

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