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
April 22, 2026
Play for change: The role of sport in preventing homelessness before it starts
This report explores sport’s untapped potential as a strategic tool for preventing homelessness across the UK by engaging at-risk individuals early and building protective factors like resilience and social connection. It examines how sporting infrastructure serves as a trusted "gateway" to services and employment, while calling for better data, trauma-informed practices, and cross-sector collaboration to transform these fragmented activities into a coordinated national prevention strategy.
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June 12, 2025
Can a low-cost social support intervention improve wellbeing of frontline workers in the homelessness sector?
People working in the homelessness sector are at a heightened risk of burnout, often working difficult hours and with emotionally charged, public service-oriented work. Existing evidence from the United States has shown that a light-touch social support intervention can have significant impacts on workforce wellbeing, sickness, and turnover. We conducted a randomised controlled trial with people working in the homelessnesssector in the UK to test an intervention that comprises weekly emails, each on a different theme, which aim to create a sense of social support and belonging in workers, and in so doing reduce burnout, which is the primary outcome measure for this study. Half of the participants were randomly assigned to receive the intervention, while the other half were not, and received no additional intervention.
June 2, 2025
Homelessness and the Language of Stigma
A study on how language around homelessness produces stigma and a handy guide to help avoid repeating stigmatising language
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May 29, 2025
Investigating the Impacts of Housing Interventions on Homelessness among Care Leavers in Greater Manchester
Local authorities therefore play a crucial role in supporting young care leavers in obtaining stable housing, yet there remains a scarcity of evidence concerning the effectiveness of local homelessness interventions on the care leaver population. To address this gap, this study evaluates the impact on housing outcomes of three homelessness interventions within the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, including Housing First, A Bed Every Night, and the Young Persons Prevention Pathfinder.
May 21, 2025
Pan-Approaches to Tackling Homelessness in London and Other Megacities
The Centre for Homelessness Impact’s Research Associate, Tim Gray, assesses how London’s approach to tackling homelessness compares to other global megacities. By comparing pan-approaches
May 15, 2025
Value for money in homelessness: A spotlight on temporary accommodation in Northern Ireland
This report sets out the context of homelessness in Northern Ireland, as well as spotlighting the use of temporary accommodation.
May 13, 2025
A Smarter Approach to Homelessness: Prioritising prevention in the 2025 spending review
This joint report by the Centre for Homelessness Impact and the Institute for Government makes a case for a refocusing away from spending on reactive responses to homelessness and investing in upstream homelessness prevention and early intervention.
April 7, 2025
Systems-wide evaluation of homelessness and rough sleeping: preliminary findings
This is the first report of the Systems-Wide Evaluation of Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Services. The aim of this innovative evaluation is to identify opportunities to improve the way that the homelessness and rough sleeping system works to ensure it is delivering the best possible outcomes for those who need to make use of services and value for money for the taxpayer
February 25, 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.
