A home isn't a wish. It's a right

We believe every young person in London deserves a safe, warm home this winter.

Help us turn wishes into reality and homelessness into hope.

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Jai's journey to the home she deserves

At New Horizon, we don’t rely on magic to grant wishes.

 

We rely on expertise, experience, and real solutions to end youth homelessness. With your help, our frontline team can help young people get the homes they deserve — offering warmth, safety, and the support they need to move forward.

Youth homelessness in London is a growing crisis. Last year, 15,000 young people approached their council as homeless or at risk — that’s 1 in every 70. CHAIN data shows 16–24s are now the fastest rising group rough sleeping in our capital city. Every young person deserves safety and stability, yet too many are pushed into homelessness and danger through no fault of their own.

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Every penny donated goes towards giving young people expert support to end their homelessness and keep them safe.

Thank you for turning crisis into stability and homelessness into hope.

I wish for....

This Christmas find out how we made young people's wishes a reality.

I wish there were more New Horizons

3 years ago Izzy was fleeing an unhealthy relationship. Now she is really happy, has her own flat and is planning to study medicine.

Izzy's Story

I wish there were more opportunities for young people

Teddy is a gardener and chef, and thanks to New Horizon now has a safe home with a garden and beautiful apple tree.

Teddy's Story

Now I have a roof over my head I am back at work

Alfie, 20, came to New Horizon with no shelter, no money and no plan. Now he is training to be a youth worker to help others.

Alfie's Story

In 2023-2024:

1,479 young people were supported by us to give their potential a home.
10,847 visits were made to our day centre in Kings Cross, the only youth specific day centre in London.
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357 young people were placed in short term accommodation
93p of every £1 donated goes direct to young people's services.
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101 young people were supported by our street outreach programme, the only one in London.
210 young people found long-term housing through our support.

Issues like homelessness can seem complex and overwhelming but we can all play our part in giving young people’s potential a home. Thank you for playing your part.

Phil Kerry, CEO

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