Publications
Browse our publications to discover what works
We collaborate with academics, universities, and research groups to uncover what really helps people out of homelessness. Explore our growing body of work that includes randomised control trials, systematic reviews, policy papers, and books which help to fill the gaps in our understanding of homelessness.
Featured Publication
February 2025
What is a Hostel in 21st Century Britain?
Based on the largest ever survey of UK hostels, this report provides a comprehensive overview of the current provision of hostels.
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August 2021
Improving access to health and social care services for individuals experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness
A report in collaboration with Campbell UK & Ireland, Centre for Evidence and Social Innovation and Queens University Belfast which examines the evidence on interventions which improve access to health and social care.
July 2021
Women, homelessness and violence: what works?
A policy paper in collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University's Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research exploring gender-based approaches to homelessness policy.
April 2021
Evidence and framing: public perceptions and homelessness
A survey conducted in partnership with Ipsos MORI
April 2021
Summary: Encouraging landlords to let to people receiving benefits and at risk of homelessness.
Report summary
April 2021
Encouraging landlords to let to people receiving benefits and at risk of homelessness
Two randomised controlled trials undertaken in partnership with The National Residential Landlords Association and the Behavioural Insights Team.
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March 2021
Evidence and Gap Maps Implementation: Second Edition
The updated 2021 edition shows 275 studies on why interventions to improve the welfare of people experiencing homelessness or at risk work or not.
February 2021
Evidence and Gap Maps: Effectiveness v3
This report is the third edition of the report which presents the findings from the first of these maps, that is the evidence and gap map on effectiveness. This edition includes 134 additional studies, bringing the total number of studies included in the map to 394. It also includes a network analysis of study authors and their home institutions.
February 2021
Impact Report 2020: Summary
A concise executive summary of The Centre for Homelessness Impact’s inaugural impact report, detailing the impacts and achievements from our first two years of work.
