Every young person experiencing homelessness has a unique story to tell. With our support, they can find safety, stability, and a chance to rebuild their lives. But more than that, we work hard to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to reach their potential, the skills to advocate for themselves, and the motivation to be a positive part of their community.
Explore their powerful stories to see the impact of our work.
Paige’s Journey: Finding Home, One Muddy Boot at a Time
With pink-and-purple streaked hair, oversized glasses, and a calm confidence beyond her years, Paige radiates creative energy and quiet determination. She’s a teenager with big dreams and a growing sense of what it really means to feel at home — and for Paige that also means having a place in a hallway to keep her muddy boots.
Jamie’s story
Jamie has a new place of his own, a full-time job, and a renewed faith that there are people in the world who really do care. And he should know… just when he thought he’d hit rock bottom, Jamie found Nightstop, and he hasn’t looked back since
Darren’s story
Darren has a new haircut, a new flat and a new outlook on life. Looking at him now, it’s hard to believe he spent the winter living in a tent on the streets of Middlesbrough.
Mo’s story
Mo, 21, is married with a young child and works as a full-time HGV driver. But it wasn’t that long ago that he had no job and nowhere to live. Until he found Nightstop…
Ali’s story
Ali is a newly qualified electrician with a new set of tools and ambition for the future. His journey has been long – fleeing Sudan at just 13, he lost his family and his culture, yet his resilience to rebuild his life and start again has been remarkable.
Jack’s story
Jack’s feeling good. He’s recently learnt how to manage his wellbeing and has improved his confidence with training and support. It’s a big change. Once so depressed, Jack’s relationship with his family became so strained, he had to leave home.
Jasmine’s story
Jasmine has recently graduated with a degree in art and design and started a freelance business. But her success hasn’t come easily. Just weeks before her final exams, she was sleeping in her car… until she contacted Nightstop.
Ruth’s story
Ruth has just been accepted for a PHD at Cambridge University and now has a safe place to stay in supported accommodation. Her story is an unusual one. After growing up in a loving home, Ruth’s family was torn apart when her absent dad sold their home, forcing Ruth onto the streets.
Charlie’s story
Charlie has a place of his own and a job in the charity sector. He dreams of becoming an actor and wants to use his experiences to change how people understand homelessness. But his path to success began with Nightstop.