stories

Head and shoulder portrait shot of Darren

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.

Photo of Ali

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 sat on a step

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.

Andy and Michelle

Andy and Michelle from North London have welcomed more than 80 Nightstop guests into their home over the last decade. They think it's one of the most tangible, rewarding and practical ways of offering hope to a young person.

Katy and Will at their front door

Katy and Will

Katy and Will started hosting during lockdown. Their son Zac is brilliant at breaking the ice when a young person comes to stay.

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.

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.

Claudia smiling to the camera standing outside a block of flats

Claudia’s story

Zara standing in a bus stop

Zara’s story

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