experienced or were at risk of homelessness in 2022-23
because of a relationship breakdown with family and friends
experience homelessness within 2 years of leaving care
identifies as LGBTQ+, and are 12 times more likely to experience homelessness
are from BAME communities
who were homeless, first became homeless aged 20 or younger
have mental health problems
are diagnosed with a mental health condition, half as many as young people experiencing homelessness
believe people sleeping rough are to blame for the fact they've ended up on the streets
believe rough sleepers could get themselves off the street if they wanted to
of a single person sleeping rough in the UK for 12 months
have stayed in an insecure or unsafe place because they had no safe place to call home
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Last year, almost 136,000 young people in the UK approached their local council for housing support. But what does that really mean? Homelessness is more than just sleeping on the streets. While this can be the most dangerous, and most visible, form of homelessness, it is just the tip of the iceberg.
LandAid supports charities across the UK who give young people experiencing homelessness the lifeline that they so desperately need.
Find out more about the projects that have given young people a safe and affordable place to call home.
