News and Updates
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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April 14, 2026
The quiet work that makes big laws matter
CHI's CEO, Ligia Teixeira, reflects on the passage of the Welsh Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation Bill and the Welsh tradition of placing prevention at the heart of the system.
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March 18, 2026
The Impact of community volunteers for people experiencing homelessness
The Centre for Homelessness Impact and Housing Justice recently hosted an event in Bristol celebrating the Citadel trial, which is testing community volunteers supporting people with experience of homelessness to sustain tenancies. Attendees shared experiences, highlighting the importance of relationships and community.
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March 16, 2026
£2,000 ‘no strings’ cash helps care leavers stay in stable housing, landmark trial finds
Findings from the first UK trial to test the impact of unconditional cash transfers on homelessness with a sample large enough to draw quantifiable conclusions.
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March 3, 2026
Three take-aways from homelessness data for England
Emily-Rae Foreman, Data and Evidence Lead at CHI, reflects on the most recent data releases from MHCLG and what they mean for the homelessness system
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February 27, 2026
When strategy meets delivery: England's homelessness paradox
Progress towards ending homelessness depends on coordinated delivery rather than policy consensus alone, argues Ligia Teixeira, chief executive of the Centre for Homelessness Impact
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