Better evidence
for a world without homelessness

The Centre for Homelessness Impact exists to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness through better use of data and evidence.

Use our data and evidence tools

Our Evidence Tools for homelessness put evidence at people's fingertips, making the available evidence easier to use and highlighting where more and better evidence is needed. Our tools show what the evidence says about homelessness interventions and help you make smarter decisions about how to best serve those experiencing homelessness in the future.

How to use our tools
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What have we learnt so far?

We have worked with national and local governments, co-designing and investing in groundbreaking projects to help build a growing body of evidence. Find out more about what we have learnt so far about how to improve the lives of people affected by homelessness through better use of data and evidence.

Test and Learn and Systems-Wide Evaluation

Learn more about our programme of trials and evaluations: testing ways to reduce homelessness and end rough sleeping, and mapping the homelessness and rough sleeping system.

Read about the programme

Latest News

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May 1, 2026

Renters’ rights have changed. Now the system has to catch up

As the Renters’ Rights Act starts to come into force, Ligia Teixeira reflects on how it initiates a programme of phased reform that will reshape the private rented sector in the months ahead.

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April 22, 2026

Play for Change: How Sport Could Help Prevent Homelessness Before Crisis Hits

Our new policy paper, Play for Change, explores the untapped potential of sport. It argues that, while not a standalone solution, strategically investing in sport as part of prevention systems could reduce homelessness by offering trusted spaces, employment pathways, and early intervention at scale.

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April 20, 2026

Social investment can have a role in preventing homelessness

Professor Chris Fox says an evaluation has shown that social investment can be one of the policy options for tackling homelessness

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