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
Research Network: Evidence for ending the criminalisation of homelessness
November 22, 2024
In this latest Research Network meeting, we'll explore the evidence for ending the criminalisation of homelessness. We'll be joined by: - Prof Olivier de Schutter, Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights for the United Nations - Dr Melissa Jogie, Associate Professor, School of Education, University of Roehampton and Policy Fellow at the Centre for Homelessness Impact
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Impact Forum Events
Impact Forum: London - Opening plenary
Hear from Dr Lígia Teixeira, our CEO, as she sets the scene for the day.
Watch now ↗Keynote speech - Felicity Buchan
Felicity Buchan MP, Housing and Homelessness Minister
Watch now ↗How pressure on the immigration system is pushing up homelessness
Bridget Young, NACCOM Jill Thomson, Edinburgh City Council Phil Brown, University of Huddersfield Rawand Ahmed, Migration Yorkshire Jennifer Wynter, London Borough of Hackney Chair: Lucy Mort, Senior Research Fellow, IPPR
Watch now ↗Why we need better evidence to prevent rising homelessness
John Bird, Baron Bird of Notting Hill, Founder of The Big Issue Greg Hurst, Head of Communications and Public Affairs, Centre for Homelessness Impact
Watch now ↗Testing what works: how better evidence can prevent homelessness
Penny Hobman, Director, Homelessness and Rough Sleeping, DLUHC Lydia Stazen, Institute of Global Homelessness Tim Pearse, London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Joe Donohue, Greater Manchester Combined Authority Guillermo Rodriguez, Centre for Homelessness Impact Chair: Dr Lígia Teixeira, CEO, Centre for Homelessness Impact
Watch now ↗Keynote speech - Maff Potts
Hear from Maff Potts from Association of Camerados.
Watch now ↗Performance by Brendan Sylvester Phoenix
Brendan Sylvester Phoenix performs a poem exploring their experience.
Watch now ↗Catch Up On Past Events
Is modular housing an effective solution to reduce homelessness?
On April 26, we hosted a roundtable discussion with the Cambridge Centre for Housing and planning research. Event speakers included Dr Katy Karampour, Cambridge Centre for Housing & Planning Research at the University of Cambridge, Guillermo Rodriguez-Guzman, Head of Evidence & Data at the Centre for Homelessness Impact, Andy Winter, Chief Executive of Brighton Housing Trust, Mark Allan, Chief Executive of Jimmy's Cambridge, Seyi Obakin, Chief Executive Officer of Centrepoint, Rory Lowings, Solohaus Project Manager and Cllr Lynda Thorne, Cabinet Member for Housing & Communities at Cardiff Council.
Watch now ↗After emergency pandemic measures on homelessness, what's next?
At this event, held in partnership with the International Public Policy Observatory (IPPO), we discuss emergency pandemic measures on homelessness and how they differed internationally. We reflect on the lessons learned and explore what comes next.
Watch now ↗Can social investment accelerate an end to homelessness?
A panel discussion with Big Society Capital featuring Danny Kruger MP, Dr Ligia Teixeira, Anna Shiel and Sarah Cooke. The event was chaired by Natascha Engel
Watch now ↗Smarter investments to end homelessness: what works?
Watch the panel discussion we hosted with Pro Bono Economics about how to capture the impact of interventions to end homelessness.
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