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
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 ↗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 ↗Catch Up On Past Events
A framework for ending rough sleeping in England
This in-person and part-hybrid event, hosted by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) and the Centre for Homelessness Impact, is an opportunity to learn about the roll out of a new data-led framework to end rough sleeping.
Watch now ↗Sexuality, gender identity and homelessness in Scotland
LGBT Health & Wellbeing, LGBT Youth Scotland, Simon Community Scotland and the Centre for Homelessness Impact discuss how best to support the needs of people who experience, or are at risk of, homelessness and identify as LGBTQ+
Watch now ↗Psychosocial interventions discussion
In this video, Dr Chris O'Leary, Manchester Metropolitan University, talks about the two systematic reviews he will be carrying out into psychosocial interventions in partnership with the Centre for Homelessness Impact.
Watch now ↗The role of private landlords in ending homelessness
Revisit our event organised in partnership with National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) and Capital Letters as we discuss the role private landlords can play in accelerating an end to homelessness.
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