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.

Upcoming Events Past Events

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

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Impact Forum Online 2022

Impact Forum: Online 2022 - Day two opening remarks

Andrew Hudson, Chair of Trustees at the Centre for Homelessness Impact, introduces day two of the Impact Forum: Online

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Impact Forum Online 2022

Impact Forum: Online 2022 - Day One - Closing remarks

Greg Hurst, Head of Communications and Public Affairs at the Centre for Homelessness Impact, shares three reflections from day one of the Impact Forum: Online

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Impact Forum Online 2022

Impact Forum: Online 2022 - Day One - Preventing first time street homelessness this winter

With the cost of living leading to a surge in people sleeping rough for the first time, what do we know about works in preventing street homelessness? Chair: Graeme Gardner, Housing Access and Support Manager, Aberdeen City Council, Hiroshi Goto, Rikkyo University, Japan (contributor) Rachel Mason, lived experience expert, Lorraine McGrath, CEO of Simon Community Scotland

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Impact Forum Online 2022

Impact Forum: Online 2022 - Day One - Challenging the stigma of homelessness: Introducing a new Orwell prize

Trigger warning: This recording features a video discussing themes of self-harm and suicide. Chair: Greg Hurst, Head of Communications and Public Affairs at the Centre for Homelessness Impact, Professor Jean Seaton, Director of the Orwell Foundation, Ed Thomas, Special Correspondent at the BBC

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Impact Forum Online 2022

Impact Forum: Online 2022 - Day One - The real cost of living: Welfare and homelessness

The past decade has seen reductions in welfare support (e.g. reductions in Universal Credit (UC) and Local Housing Allowance (LHA)). Coupled with the current economic downturn, that has created a precarious situation for many people receiving welfare and has led to increasing rates of homelessness. What is needed to support people receiving benefits at risk of homelessness?

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