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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January 2021
Impact Report 2020
The Centre for Homelessness Impact’s inaugural impact report, detailing the impacts and achievements from our first two years of work.
January 2021
Accommodation: A systematic review
Accommodation-based programmes for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
December 2020
Ipsos MORI survey: homelessness and evidence 2020
Results from a survey conducted by Ipsos MORI for the Centre for Homelessness Impact on public perceptions and attitudes towards issues relating to homelessness.
September 2020
Discharge review
Discharge programmes for individuals experiencing, or at risk of experiencing homelessness: a systematic review
September 2020
Employment and Homelessness
A policy paper looking at employment and homelessness in the context of the new economy following COVID-19.
May 2020
SHARE Framework v2
The SHARE framework sets out clear principles to inform how preventing and ending homelessness should be framed and assessed. It aims to take into account all relevant data, while also setting the highest standards for transparency and accountability when working to prevent or relieve homelessness.
April 2020
Using Evidence to End Homelessness
This new publication gathers the insights and experiences of leaders in government, academia and the third sector to present new evidence-based strategies to end homelessness.
May 2019
Better Data, Better Results
An options appraisal for a national data and monitoring system for street homelessness in Scotland
