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
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 ↗Birmingham Impact Forum 2022: Jon Fuller
Watch Jon Fuller perform at the 2022 Birmingham Impact Forum.
Watch now ↗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 ↗Birmingham Impact Forum 2022: Closing remarks
Dr Lígia Teixeira, CEO, Centre for Homelessness Impact, shares her closing remarks for the day.
Watch now ↗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 ↗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 ↗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 ↗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
scotlaunch-presentation
Welcomed and led by chair Terrie Alafat, we discussed our approach and journey so far and introduced the Evidence and Gap Maps and Evidence Finder, the Intervention Tool and also our SHARE framework, with contributions from Dr Howard White and Prof Sarah Johnsen.
Watch now ↗demo-day
Karoline & Dave from the Centre for Homelessness impact explain why demo days are a great way to get input on work-in-progress tools.
Watch now ↗demo-day-reflections
On March 19th we opened up our doors – showing work-in-progress prototypes to get input and feedback from a wide range of experts, end-users and and stakeholders.
Watch now ↗story
Ligia Teixeira from the Centre for Homelessness Impact provides inspiration for evidence-based approaches to accelerate towards ending homelessness. She also shares the backstory of the centre and explores the cost of inaction alongside opportunities to collaborate, optimise and mobilise
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