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

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Impact Forum Online 2022

Impact Forum: Online 2022 - Day one opening remarks

Dr Lígia Teixeira, CEO, Centre for Homelessness Impact, shares her opening remarks on day one of the Impact Forum: Online

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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

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Impact Forum 2022

Birmingham Impact Forum 2022: Jon Fuller

Watch Jon Fuller perform at the 2022 Birmingham Impact Forum.

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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.

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Impact Forum 2022

Birmingham Impact Forum 2022: Closing remarks

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Catch Up On Past Events

Why design thinking?

The Clore cohort discuss their challenges which respond to a pressing need in the sector by harnessing design thinking.

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Don't design a system for people, without people

For the options appraisal for a new national data and monitoring system for Scotland, we spoke to people with lived experiences of homelessness. These learnings have helped shape a set of principles – the things that need to be considered as the system is built so that it works for everyone involved.

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What is a systematic review?

What is a systematic review + why are they important? An explainer video.

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Systems mapping glasgow

Participants reflect on our workshop mapping the causes + consequences of homelessness in Glasgow.

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