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Richard Utting, Head of Philanthropy and Events at Centrepoint said, “We’re so grateful for the support of AWE. Art is in itself a type of therapy and allows young people staying with Centrepoint to create a path for themselves to deal with the trauma they have faced as a result of homelessness. Allowing them to have that creative space is imperative to their development, not only helping them build the con dence to approach new situations in a positive manner, but also, to encourage them to consider a career in a creative industry. Artists are entrepre- neurs in their own right. Meeting the artists exhibi- ting work for AWE will give our young people an insight into a world they might not realise can take them somewhere”
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