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

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Impact Forum London 2023

Impact Forum: London - Opening plenary

Hear from Dr Lígia Teixeira, our CEO, as she sets the scene for the day.

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Impact Forum London 2023

Keynote speech - Felicity Buchan

Felicity Buchan MP, Housing and Homelessness Minister

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Impact Forum London 2023

How pressure on the immigration system is pushing up homelessness

Bridget Young, NACCOM Jill Thomson, Edinburgh City Council Phil Brown, University of Huddersfield Rawand Ahmed, Migration Yorkshire Jennifer Wynter, London Borough of Hackney Chair: Lucy Mort, Senior Research Fellow, IPPR

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Impact Forum London 2023

Why we need better evidence to prevent rising homelessness

John Bird, Baron Bird of Notting Hill, Founder of The Big Issue Greg Hurst, Head of Communications and Public Affairs, Centre for Homelessness Impact

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Impact Forum London 2023

Testing what works: how better evidence can prevent homelessness

Penny Hobman, Director, Homelessness and Rough Sleeping, DLUHC Lydia Stazen, Institute of Global Homelessness Tim Pearse, London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Joe Donohue, Greater Manchester Combined Authority Guillermo Rodriguez, Centre for Homelessness Impact Chair: Dr Lígia Teixeira, CEO, Centre for Homelessness Impact

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Impact Forum London 2023

Keynote speech - Maff Potts

Hear from Maff Potts from Association of Camerados.

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Impact Forum London 2023

Performance by Brendan Sylvester Phoenix

Brendan Sylvester Phoenix performs a poem exploring their experience.

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Impact Forum London 2023

How might a fairer society help end homelessness?

Will Snell, Chief Executive, Fairness Foundation Michael Sanders, Professor of Public Policy, the Policy Institute Liam Byrne, MP for Birmingham, Hodge Hill Niamh Flannigan, Implementation Lead, Centre for Homelessness Impact

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Catch Up On Past Events

Is modular housing an effective solution to reduce homelessness?

On April 26, we hosted a roundtable discussion with the Cambridge Centre for Housing and planning research. Event speakers included Dr Katy Karampour, Cambridge Centre for Housing & Planning Research at the University of Cambridge, Guillermo Rodriguez-Guzman, Head of Evidence & Data at the Centre for Homelessness Impact, Andy Winter, Chief Executive of Brighton Housing Trust, Mark Allan, Chief Executive of Jimmy's Cambridge, Seyi Obakin, Chief Executive Officer of Centrepoint, Rory Lowings, Solohaus Project Manager and Cllr Lynda Thorne, Cabinet Member for Housing & Communities at Cardiff Council.

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After emergency pandemic measures on homelessness, what's next?

At this event, held in partnership with the International Public Policy Observatory (IPPO), we discuss emergency pandemic measures on homelessness and how they differed internationally. We reflect on the lessons learned and explore what comes next.

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Can social investment accelerate an end to homelessness?

A panel discussion with Big Society Capital featuring Danny Kruger MP, Dr Ligia Teixeira, Anna Shiel and Sarah Cooke. The event was chaired by Natascha Engel

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Smarter investments to end homelessness: what works?

Watch the panel discussion we hosted with Pro Bono Economics about how to capture the impact of interventions to end homelessness.

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