He had been in and out of care since the age of four. But despite facing many challenges, Jahz kept hold of the teddy bears that made him feel at home.

Now 20, his story features in Winter Wanderland, a new installation created by the charity Centrepoint, which lays bare the reality of youth homelessness in London.

"I started my teddy collection when I was three years old, I still have a lot of these teddies to this day, including Simba, a lion teddy," he said.

"I've had them with me for so long and I don't think I could give them away now, they hold so many memories, supporting me through tough times."

Jahz also keeps a treasured shirt that his uncle gave him before he passed away, and it is these simple items that have been an anchor through tough times. He moved from the care system two years ago into an assisted living home with Centrepoint.

"I had both positive and negative experiences in care," he said. "Some families were lovely and supportive, others were more challenging. Overall though, I look back on my experience positively."

Winter Wanderland was created to share the stories of people who have spent cold months on the streets, in hostels or begging to sleep on sofas.

Every year, around 2.5 million people visit the popular London attraction Winter Wonderland, spending nearly £100 million. Yet in the same city, thousands of young people experience homelessness.

Located at London's Outernet, just around the corner from Winter Wonderland, the immersive experience invites visitors to step into a deceptively charming winter scene, where young people's stories are told through the objects that helped them survive.

From Jahz's teddies to a shirt, each item represents a lifeline and a reminder of the resilience of young people facing homelessness.

It also shows that there is hope. Centrepoint has given Jahz daily support and equipped him with crucial skills.

"Homelessness has a broad meaning," he said. "I was fortunate enough never to sleep on the streets, though I know people who have and it's a horrible experience.

"I've always been independent but Centrepoint has enhanced this, supporting me in many ways with living skills and daily support, from buying me ties, to CV advice and helping me prepare for interviews.

"I want to use this opportunity to give a little bit back to Centrepoint, and to show other young people, as long as you don't give up on your dreams, opportunities will arise, don't lose hope."

Latest figures from Centrepoint suggest that one young person faces homelessness every four minutes, and that at least one young person a day calls Centrepoint's Helpline after being wrongly refused support by their local council.

Visitors to the installation will be encouraged to donate or sponsor a room through Centrepoint, helping provide safe accommodation and wraparound support for young people in crisis.

"This winter, over 23,000 young people across England could be at risk of homelessness. Some of these young people will be sofa surfing or wandering the streets alone, with nowhere safe to go," said Paul Brocklehurst, senior manager of the Centrepoint Helpline.

"Many of them will call us because they don't know where to turn or can't access the support they're entitled to. Experiencing homelessness has a huge impact.

"Every young person deserves to feel safe in their own home and to thrive. But reality is that thousands will be reaching out for support this winter because they don't have that safety or stability."

To find out more or donate, The Centrepoint Helpline is available for any young person aged 16-25 worried about homelessness. It is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. Freephone: 0808 800 0661.

Or visit: https://centrepoint.org.uk/support-us/appeals/winterwanderland