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: Online 2022 - Day two sharing experiences session
Rosie Reynolds, Practice & Partnerships Lead at the Centre for Homelessness Impact in conversation with Andrew, lived experience expert
Watch now ↗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
Watch now ↗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
Watch now ↗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
Watch now ↗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
Watch now ↗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?
Watch now ↗Impact Forum: Online 2022 - Day one performance from Luke McCarthy
Watch Luke McCarthy's live performance. https://www.facebook.com/LukeMcCarthyMusic/
Watch now ↗Impact Forum: Online 2022 - Day one keynote speech, Dr Morwenna Bennallick
Dr Morwenna Bennallick delivers her keynote, 'Creating cultures of acceptance: learning from approaches to higher education in prisons.'
Watch now ↗Catch Up On Past Events
What do we need to know?
Our Advisory Panel consider what research topics we should prioritise to address the most important needs of policy and practice.
Watch now ↗Our emerging leaders on leadership + personal development
In this short film our emerging leaders reflect on the how they have developed their leadership skills as they move through the Clore programme.
Watch now ↗Our emerging leaders on prototyping
The Centre, Clore Emerging Leaders and IDEO designers explore prototyping and discuss its value when designing solutions for complex problems.
Watch now ↗David orr
David Orr shares reflections on his career and leadership advice with our 17 emerging leaders.
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