Our Impact Forum takes place this Thursday! This is your final call to secure tickets for this fantastic event, convening practitioners, policy-makers, lived experience experts, the third sector and others with an interest in proactive homelessness prevention.

The concept of 'Test and Learn' has become a central element in discussions around effective governance and public sector reform, but what is it? Read more in our CEO, Ligia Teixeira's, blog post:

With the Homelessness Minister's role in Parliament as yet unfilled, our Chief Executive Ligia discusses why this is more than a reshuffle delay - it's a test of political will.

Just under 1 month until our Impact Forum on 25.9.25! There are still tickets left for a day of expert insight, discussion and debate around our theme: Delivering the prevention turn. This event is for everyone with a stake in a stronger, more productive and happier society.

Why do some homelessness interventions succeed while others fall short? Our latest Implementation Issues Evidence & Gap Map (EGM) brings together insights from 840 studies around the world to examine the factors that make or break interventions.

In Portugal, 80% of firefighters are highly trained volunteers, ready to act the moment danger strikes. In the UK, homelessness is a slow-burn crisis, yet we rarely mobilise with the same urgency. www.homelessnessimpact.org/news/from-portugals-bombeiros-to-the-uk-could-volunteers-do-more

Are you interested in homelessness prevention? Join over 300 like-minded individuals at our Impact Forum event on Thursday 25 September and help turn vision into action. We need a whole-society shift toward prevention.

In recognition of Disability Pride Month, we’re highlighting our policy paper on the barriers people with disabilities face when trying to access support and exit homelessness, such as inaccessible housing and challenges in getting a diagnosis.

One week left to apply - Fri 1 Aug! On Thurs 25 Sept at our Impact Forum, we're discussing how to embed upstream thinking to end homelessness. Our "Show and Tell" space is an opportunity to share groundbreaking insights, research and learnings around homelessness prevention.

How do we stigmatise homelessness through language? Our recent report with King’s College London aims to understand how language and its context can create and reinforce stigma associated with homelessness. Find out more from Dr Apurv Chauhan, the report author: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tasj...

Embedding preventative interventions or using data-led tools to prevent homelessness? We're inviting submissions to present at our Impact Forum as part of our "Show and Tell" space. This dynamic area is an opportunity to share groundbreaking insights. Apply by Friday 1 August

We’ve just released the 5th edition of our Implementation Issues Evidence & Gap Map with campbellreviews.bsky.social now featuring 840 studies on what helps or hinders homelessness interventions. Explore the latest insights and UK-specific findings: www.homelessnessimpact.org/publication/...

How do we put homelessness prevention into action? This year’s Impact Forum aims to: - Embed upstream prevention thinking - Showcase evidence-based tools and strategies in “Show & Tell” sessions - Build a roadmap for making homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring bit.ly/Impact-Forum...

What happens when you give someone experiencing homelessness a direct cash transfer? We spoke to frontline workers involved in a ground-breaking trial to hear their experiences. www.homelessnessimpact.org/news/trust-autonomy-and-the-power-of-yes-frontline-reflections-from-a-cash-transfer-pilot

11 weeks to go until Impact Forum 2025! This autumn, the UK government will launch its first-ever homelessness strategy for England. The real question: how do we promote proactive prevention? Join us at this year's Impact Forum to bridge strategy with tangible impact. bit.ly/Impact-Forum...

“If I was homeless tonight, the last place I’d go is a pavement. Because I’m a woman - and that would be terrifying.” Women who are rough sleeping often go unseen and are subsequently unsupported. Why does this data gap exist and what can be done about it?

How we talk about homelessness is often shaped by stigma and misconceptions. Working with King’s College London, we analysed social media posts about homelessness and produced a guide to using non-stigmatising language when talking about homelessness.

At this week's Local Government Association conference in Liverpool, our CEO @ligia-teixeira.bsky.social, discussed the opportunities and challenges presented by the UK Government’s forthcoming homelessness strategy.

Our Director of Evidence position closes this Friday at 1pm! Do you want to lead the growth of our evidence work, playing a critical role in shaping the future of homelessness response in the UK? For further details and to apply click here:

The winner of the 2025 Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness is Simon Murphy, for his work in the Mirror. Congratulations @simon-murphy.bsky.social, thank you to all our judges and to Reporting Homelessness prize sponsors @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social.

For Pride Month, our Associate Michael shares insights from our paper on LGBTQ+ experiences of homelessness. LGBTQ+ people face higher risks, unique challenges in care, and discrimination in services. Targeted, evidence-based support is needed. Watch Michael and read the report: youtu.be/2MPhekJuMGY

“Filled a black hole in official data… and led to change.” – Robert Booth, judge Katharine Swindell's crucial @insidehousing.bsky.social investigation is shortlisted for our 2025 Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social www.homelessnessimpact.org/news/kathari...

This Refugee Week we're spotlighting our report on Homelessness, refugees and resettlement, exploring the challenges faced by refugees resettling in the UK and how joined-up services are vital to preventing homelessness. www.homelessnessimpact.org/publication/homelessness-refugees-and-resettlement

“A hugely engaging package that took the reader to the heart of London’s homelessness crisis.” – Robert Booth, Orwell Prize judge We're spotlighting "Rough", a bold new project from @itsmylondon.bsky.social & 2025 Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness finalist. 🔗 homelessoflondon.mylondon.news

Nearly twice as many women are sleeping rough as official stats show. @simon-murphy.bsky.social’s Mirror investigation into hidden homelessness is shortlisted for the 2025 Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness. 🔗 www.homelessnessimpact.org/news/simon-m... @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social

Spending on temporary accommodation has almost doubled since 2015, straining local authority budgets. Our submission to the Public Accounts Committee inquiry highlights that investing in prevention and better data reduces crisis costs and improves outcomes. committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...

What happens when a superstar comes to town, and homeless families are forced out to make room? Niall Christie's powerful @thirdforcenews.bsky.social story is shortlisted for our 2025 Reporting Homelessness Prize. Read via @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social: www.homelessnessimpact.org/news/niall-c...

Spotlighting the finalists for the 2025 Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness! David Cohen's (@cohenstandard.bsky.social) Standard investigation showed how refugees are being made homeless by official policy. Read with @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social: www.homelessnessimpact.org/news/david-c...

We're hiring 2 Implementation Leads to drive evidence-based approaches in homelessness work and support impactful projects with local, regional, and national partners. Permanent or fixed-term to June 2026. £35–45K, flexible location. Apply by 30 June 2025. chi-staging.webflow.io/jobs/impleme...

We’re undertaking an innovative project exploring the effects of direct financial support for individuals experiencing homelessness. Initial findings suggest ➡️ more stable housing, enhanced wellbeing, and stronger opportunities for employment. www.homelessnessimpact.org/projects/per...

Vacancies: Programme Lead and Implementation Lead (x2) We're looking for 3 individuals to support our mission to end homelessness. Closing date for applications: Tuesday 17 June and Monday 30 June respectively. Find out more and apply here:

What health challenges do people experiencing homelessness face? Our Director of Evidence, Guillermo Rodriguez, joined the RCN's podcast series, Society of Health, to discuss the root causes of homelessness, the effectiveness of existing support systems and more:

Dr. Apurv Chauhan and Prof. Juliet Foster from King's College London examined 5,000+ social media posts and news reports on homelessness. Discover how stigma works and look at their evidence-backed checklist on writing without strengthening stereotypes.

Looking to locate and access relevant and reliable studies on homelessness interventions? Our Evidence Finder shows where in the world reliable studies have been conducted and results can be filtered by population group, study type or year of publication.

Professor Patrick Fowler from Washington University, Missouri, has developed a “stocks and flows” model that simulates how people move through England’s homelessness system. He believes these tools can shift the focus from crisis response to prevention. www.homelessnessimpact.org/news/from-je...

We're excited to announce our next Impact Forum: Delivering the prevention turn - Embedding upstream thinking to end homelessness, on Thursday 25 September. We'll dive into how we need a whole-government, whole-society approach to proactive prevention. Book your free ticket bit.ly/Impact-Forum...

Our CEO, @ligia-teixeira.bsky.social, delves into the critical question of how London, a global hub grappling with a profound homelessness crisis, can draw invaluable lessons from the diverse experiences of its megacity counterparts. www.homelessnessimpact.org/news/learnin...

Houston and Tokyo have seen unprecedented reductions in homelessness. Our latest publication looks at megacities across the world to understand how we in the UK can learn lessons and tackle homelessness in London for good. Read the report here: www.homelessnessimpact.org/publication/...

Can comparative optimism help tackle homelessness? Data & Evidence Lead, Emily-Rae, discusses the UK's comparatively progressive homelessness policies, and how optimism can be a useful tool in combating burnout among frontline workers and driving reform.

CHI was founded on the belief that evidence can transform how we tackle homelessness—just as it has in health and education. But crisis-led approaches no longer work - it's time for a decisive prevention shift. www.homelessnessimpact.org/news/reimagining-the-future-catalysing-a-prevention-turn

We welcome this announcement from @london.gov.uk, which is a critical part of our wider programme to accelerate an end to homelessness in all its forms in London. We’re looking forward to continuing this work with leaders across the city to re-think our approach and improve the lives of Londoners.

We're proud to have partnered with The Wallich to co-produce images of people experiencing homelessness in Swansea, challenging stereotypes and highlighting diverse lived experiences. Images shape public perception—showing the full picture matters. See more: chi.resourcespace.com/pages/home.php

Can direct cash payments enable people to move on from homelessness permanently? We're conducting the UK's first randomised controlled trial to test just this. You can follow along here: www.homelessnessimpact.org/projects/per...

“The media has the power to foster meaningful solutions.” - Dr Lígia Teixeira, Chair of Judges We're proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness. Explore their work: homelessnessimpact.org/blog @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social #OrwellPrize2025

Our new report with @instituteforgovernment.org.uk makes a case for refocusing away from spending on reactive responses to homelessness and investing in upstream homelessness prevention and early intervention. Read more here: www.homelessnessimpact.org/publication/...

Have you tried any of our data and evidence tools? They make it easier to track, compare, and understand homelessness data and interventions. Explore our SHARE Framework, Intervention Tool, and Evidence & Gap Maps. Learn more here: www.homelessnessimpact.org/data-and-evi...

We're collaborating with St Martin-in-the-Fields, Citi Foundation, and others to explore the impact of direct financial assistance for people experiencing homelessness. Initial findings are promising! Read more from our Chief Executive Lígia Teixeira here: www.homelessnessimpact.org/news/giving-...

Missed our latest Homelessness Research Network? Anna Humpleby from the London Office of Technology and Innovation and Neel Khokhar from Xantura Ltd both discussed data linkage and homelessness prediction. You can watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=74-p...

Can we predict and prevent homelessness? Our Evidence and Data Lead, Luke Arundel, considers predictive models and what this might mean for preventing homelessness, as our new Test & Learn project, Using Data to Prevent Homelessness, launches this week. www.homelessnessimpact.org/news/can-we-...

We're celebrating a big milestone as we reach the one year anniversary of Test & Learn's public launch. Our Head of Programmes, Graeme Gardner, reflects on the first year, and how its success so far has been down to the hundreds of people involved. www.homelessnessimpact.org/news/one-yea...