taking on the patronage<\/a>.<\/p>\nHe celebrated the milestone on Tuesday with cake and helped paint a heart on a new Wall of Hope mural.<\/p>\n
In a short speech to staff, volunteers and beneficiaries he said: \u201cMany of you have been here many more years than that, and it\u2019s an amazing moment to think, in 20 years, how much has changed and been achieved by all of you.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Centrepoint family is one I am very proud to be a part of and I can\u2019t thank you all enough for the hard work, every day, you give to help other people. It\u2019s fantastic, and that massive cake signifies the love, generosity and time you all give to helping others \u2013 so make sure you take a piece.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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