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).

Find out more
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.

Find out more

Impact Forum Events

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Impact Forum 2022

Birmingham Impact Forum 2022: Homelessness in the West Midlands - what does the future hold?

A brief speech from Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, followed by questions from Chloe Deakin, Birmingham local and producer with a passion for community

Watch now ↗
Impact Forum 2022

Birmingham Impact Forum 2022: Jon Fuller

Watch Jon Fuller perform at the 2022 Birmingham Impact Forum.

Watch now ↗
Impact Forum 2022

Birmingham Impact Forum 2022: Choir with No Name

Watch the Choir with no Name close the 2022 Birmingham Impact Forum with some singing.

Watch now ↗
Impact Forum 2022

Birmingham Impact Forum 2022: Closing remarks

Dr Lígia Teixeira, CEO, Centre for Homelessness Impact, shares her closing remarks for the day.

Watch now ↗
Impact Forum 2022

Birmingham Impact Forum 2022: Race and homelessness - Addressing disparities

In our efforts to end homelessness for good, how can we do things differently so that everyone is on equal footing? What can we learn from race- and culturally-specific solutions to tackle homelessness in the US and Canada? Amanda Misiko Andere, CEO, Funders Together (Chair), Joy Moses, Director of the Homeless Research Institute at the National Alliance to End Homelessness, Joyce Juma-Phiri, CEO of Fair Trade Scotland, Gabriel Imevbore, Lived Experience Expert and Trustee for YMCA Heart of England explore this topic at the 2022 Birmingham Impact Forum.

Watch now ↗
Impact Forum 2022

Birmingham Impact Forum 2022: A choir with no name

Watch a performance from the Choir with No Name, who have been successfully running choirs and building joyful communities with homeless and marginalised people since 2008.

Watch now ↗
Impact Forum 2022

Birmingham Impact Forum 2022: Prison discharge - Unlocking services for people leaving prison

In this session we will explore how we can ensure people leaving prison have both safe accommodation and immediate access to services, and what role this plays in reducing reoffending. Rosie Reynolds, Practice and Partnerships Lead at Centre for Homelessness Impact (Chair),Dalton Harrison, Trans and prisoner rights activist, poet with lived experience, Paula Harriott at Prison Reform Trust, Lorna Griffiths, Pre-Release Coordinator, The Nelson Trust, explore this topic at the 2022 Birmingham Impact Forum.

Watch now ↗
Impact Forum 2022

Birmingham Impact Forum 2022: Forward look making homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring

Hear directly from Eddie Hughes MP at the 2022 Birmingham Impact Forum on his plans for a future where rough sleeping is rare, brief and non-recurring, discussing the progress the UK Government is making on eradicating rough sleeping and what the next steps - and timetable - will be thereafter as well as reflections on the outcome of the Midlands Voluntary Right to Buy pilot. Followed by a Q&A with Ligia Teixeira, CEO of the Centre for Homelessness Impact.

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.

Watch now ↗