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
Impact Forum: London - Opening plenary
Hear from Dr Lígia Teixeira, our CEO, as she sets the scene for the day.
Watch now ↗Keynote speech - Felicity Buchan
Felicity Buchan MP, Housing and Homelessness Minister
Watch now ↗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
Watch now ↗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
Watch now ↗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
Watch now ↗Keynote speech - Maff Potts
Hear from Maff Potts from Association of Camerados.
Watch now ↗Performance by Brendan Sylvester Phoenix
Brendan Sylvester Phoenix performs a poem exploring their experience.
Watch now ↗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
Watch now ↗Catch Up On Past Events
Engaging with people working to end homelessness in Glasgow
As part of our options appraisal for the Scottish Government on a national data and monitoring system for street homelessness, we spoke with people working in planning, commissioning and the provision of services (both statutory and non-statutory), outreach workers and people with lived experience. This is some of what we heard in Glasgow.
Watch now ↗In Conversation with Rosanne Haggerty
The full-length video of our first 'In Conversation' event with Rosanne Haggerty, CEO of Community Solutions. We focused on her 30-year-journey leading initiatives to end homelessness and the importance of prevention.
Watch now ↗Start with the person
In this video, we discuss the importance of person-centred design with contributions from CHI's Stina Jonsson, Kevin Stewart MSP, Julie James AM, Mattheiu Lambert, Alex Stephany, Ryan McCuaig and our CEO Dr Ligia Teixeira.
Watch now ↗Shifting the narrative
Reflections from speakers at our Impact Forums 2019 on the potential for shifting the narrative in homelessness.
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