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
Achieving value for money in homelessness
September 19, 2024
Following the release of the National Audit Office (NAO) report on the effectiveness of government in tackling homelessness and the upcoming Centre for Homelessness Impact (CHI) report on value for money in temporary accommodation, join CHI to discuss how we achieve value for money in homelessness. Speakers will include Dame Meg Hillier MP, Vicky Davis (NAO) and Matthew Wilkins (CHI).
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Upcoming Event
Impact Forum: Manchester
October 15, 2024
With a new government in power, will we see signs of a new beginning? Join us in Manchester or online for the 2024 Impact Forum. Connect with leaders and innovators from across the UK and beyond and collaborate on efforts to end homelessness for good. Despite the rapid increase in homelessness, there are opportunities to leverage our collective strength and make significant progress. Sign up for your free ticket via the link below.
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Impact Forum Events
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 ↗Challenging negative perceptions: Representations of homelessness
Facilitator: Greg Hurst, Head of Communications and Public Affairs, Centre for Homelessness Impact. Panellists: Jeff Hubbard, photographer, Naomi Johnson, lived experience expert, Luke, lived experience expert, Charlston, lived experience expert.
Watch now ↗Supporting staff wellbeing in a cost of living crisis
Chair: Katie Dalton, Director, Cymorth Cymru. Panellists: Grainia Long, Chief Executive, Northern Ireland Housing Executive, Rahima Rahman, Work & Employers Wellbeing Implementation Lead, What Works Centre for Wellbeing, Jack Larkham, Research and Policy Analyst, Pro Bono Economics
Watch now ↗Catch Up On Past Events
Are we on track to end rough sleeping in England by 2024?
A panel discussion with Sense About Science, featuring Bob Blackman MP, Michelle Binfield, Jim Crawshaw, Karen Buck MP and Dr Ligia Teixeira
Watch now ↗Standards of evidence
At this event, held in partnership with the Alliance for Useful Evidence, we discussed standards of evidence in homelessness and asked participants which barriers and facilitators to evidence production and use they encounter in their work.
Watch now ↗Better data, better results
This video was taken at the last meeting of the advisory group for our options appraisal on a new national data and monitoring system for street homelessness for the Scottish Government.
Watch now ↗The HRA: one year on
On 2nd April 2019, we joined forces with Solace and the District Councils Network to bring together Local Authority leads from across England to mark the anniversary of the implementation of the Homelessness Reduction Act and identify 5 opportunities for evidence and data to be used to improve outcomes.
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