Past & Future Events
Learn about ‘what works’ at our events
Explore our upcoming and past events that unite experts, people with lived experience, and practitioners in our shared mission to end homelessness. At these events we look at the latest research and innovative ideas, and exchange insights and experiences that can inspire positive change.
We hold regular events throughout the year that support our ongoing work, and we invite you to join these gatherings or watch the recordings on this page to find out what was discussed at previous events. Our flagship event is the biannual Impact Forum, which is an exciting opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and engage in discussion that can inspire meaningful impact.
Upcoming Event
Homelessness Research Network: Cash Support and Homelessness
April 28, 2026
Join us online (10.00am-11:30am) for the next Homelessness Research Network where we'll be discussing the ways that cash support have been tested with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
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Upcoming Event
Problem debt and the risk of homelessness
April 15, 2026
How do debt and homelessness reinforce each other? This webinar on Wednesday 15th April from 1pm - 2pm will launch new research from the Centre for Homelessness Impact and the University of Bristol examining how financial pressures translate into housing crises, and why preventing homelessness requires addressing debt as a core part of the solution. The discussion will also draw on insights from the book Debt Trap Nation, which highlights how low-income single mothers and their children in England are being caught in a cycle of poverty, debt, and homelessness created not by personal failings, but by systemic state failings.
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Impact Forum Events
Performance by Brendan Sylvester Phoenix
Brendan Sylvester Phoenix performs a poem exploring their experience.
Watch now ↗How might a fairer society help end homelessness?
Will Snell, Chief Executive, Fairness Foundation Michael Sanders, Professor of Public Policy, the Policy Institute Liam Byrne, MP for Birmingham, Hodge Hill Niamh Flannigan, Implementation Lead, Centre for Homelessness Impact
Watch now ↗Impact Forum: London closing plenary
Dr Lígia Teixeira, our CEO, provides an overview of the highlights from the day.
Watch now ↗Impact Forum Cardiff - Opening plenary
Hear from Dr Lígia Teixeira, our CEO, as she sets the scene for the day.
Watch now ↗Using evidence to achieve system change
Professor Dame Carol Black, Chair, British Library, and Chair, Centre for Ageing Better Facilitator: Glyn Halksworth, Trustee, Centre for Homelessness Impact
Watch now ↗Sexuality, gender identity and homelessness
Chair: Heather McCluskey, Implementation Lead, Centre for Homelessness Impact. Panellists: Aliyah Forde, Youth Engagement Manager, Cardboard Citizens, Jo Bhandal, Campaigns, Policy and Research Manager, AKT, Frances Beecher, Chief Executive Officer, Llamau, Jordan Laws, Lived experience associate, Chris Gimby, Project Worker, Rock Trust
Watch now ↗Financial and family costs of Temporary Accommodation
Facilitator: Aileen Murphie, Honorary Professor, University of Durham. Panellists: Sam Pratt, Stakeholders and Partnerships, Shared Health Foundation, Matt Dicks, Director, Chartered Institute of Housing Cymru, Mabon ap Gwynfor, Plaid Cymru MS, Matt Wilkins, Head of Value for Money, Centre for Homelessness Impact, Anne Taylor, lived experience associate.
Watch now ↗Performance by Natasha Borton
A performance from Natasha Borton, a creative practitioner based in Wrexham, North Wales.
Watch now ↗Catch Up On Past Events
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A panel session chaired by Terrie Alafat, with contributions from Jon Sparkes, Maggie Brunjes, John Mills, Jo Bibby and Campbell Robb, on May 30, Surgeon's Hall.
Watch now ↗scotlaunch-presentation
Welcomed and led by chair Terrie Alafat, we discussed our approach and journey so far and introduced the Evidence and Gap Maps and Evidence Finder, the Intervention Tool and also our SHARE framework, with contributions from Dr Howard White and Prof Sarah Johnsen.
Watch now ↗demo-day
Karoline & Dave from the Centre for Homelessness impact explain why demo days are a great way to get input on work-in-progress tools.
Watch now ↗demo-day-reflections
On March 19th we opened up our doors – showing work-in-progress prototypes to get input and feedback from a wide range of experts, end-users and and stakeholders.
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