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: Paying the price - will the cost of living crisis push up homelessness
This year has seen the cost of living soar, with inflation reaching its highest peak since 1992, affecting the affordability of goods and services for households. These increases are hitting marginalised communities the hardest – what does this mean for people already at risk of homelessness? Jules Oldham, Director of Policy at Policy Scotland (Chair), Christy Acton, Founder and CEO of Standing Tall, Ben Pearson - Anti poverty Campaigner, Matthew Green, Director of Crisis Skylight, Birmingham discuss the cost of living Crisis at the 2022 Birmingham Impact Forum
Watch now ↗Birmingham Impact Forum 2022: Prevention is better than cure - Access to primary care for people experiencing homelessness
When it comes to our health, prevention is far better than cure. This session will focus on how we can remove the current barriers people experiencing homelessness face when trying to access healthcare, and why early intervention is often not an option. Chair, Heather McClusky, Practice and Partnerships Lead at the Centre for Homelessness Impact, Dr Regina Olasin, Chief Medical Officer at Care for the Homeless, and Leanna Fairfax, speaker with lived experience explore this topic at the Birmingham Impact Forum 2022.
Watch now ↗Birmingham Impact Forum 2022: Performance by Surfing Sofas
Surfing Sofas is a writer from London, who uses his work to break the stigmas based around homelessness and raise awareness of the homeless crisis in the UK. Watch him perform his poetry at the 2022 Birmingham Impact Forum.
Watch now ↗Birmingham Impact Forum 2022: Nowhere left to turn - homelessness among people denied state support
For most people who experience homelessness, support is available even if it can be difficult to access. But what happens when that support isn’t available and there is nowhere left to turn? Bonnie Williams, Director of Housing Justice Cymru (Chair), Sharon Thompson, Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness, Josephine Whitaker-Yilmaz, Policy and Public Affairs Manager at Praxis, Elaine Cameron, Chief Executive of Refugee Survival Trust, and Karen Ferguson, Operations Manager at Connection Support, explore this topic at the 2022 Birmingham Impact Forum.
Watch now ↗Birmingham Impact Forum 2022: Welcome and outline for the day
Dr Lígia Teixeira, CEO, Centre for Homelessness Impact, opens the 2022 Birmingham Impact Forum and outline of the day.
Watch now ↗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.
Watch now ↗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.
Watch now ↗What is a systematic review?
What is a systematic review + why are they important? An explainer video.
Watch now ↗Systems mapping glasgow
Participants reflect on our workshop mapping the causes + consequences of homelessness in Glasgow.
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