Better evidence
for a world without homelessness

The Centre for Homelessness Impact exists to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness through better use of data and evidence.

Use our data and evidence tools

Our Evidence Tools for homelessness put evidence at people's fingertips, making the available evidence easier to use and highlighting where more and better evidence is needed. Our tools show what the evidence says about homelessness interventions and help you make smarter decisions about how to best serve those experiencing homelessness in the future.

How to use our tools
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What have we learnt so far?

We have worked with national and local governments, co-designing and investing in groundbreaking projects to help build a growing body of evidence. Find out more about what we have learnt so far about how to improve the lives of people affected by homelessness through better use of data and evidence.

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Test and Learn and Systems-Wide Evaluation

Learn more about our programme of trials and evaluations: testing ways to reduce homelessness and end rough sleeping, and mapping the homelessness and rough sleeping system.

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Latest News

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February 12, 2025

A holistic approach to support for non-UK nationals

Our Programme Lead, Kerri, writes about her visit to Coventry as part of a Test and Learn project. This project offers time-limited accommodation with the provision of immigration advice for non-UK nationals, as well as help from a dedicated Link Worker coordinating the support.

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February 12, 2025

Meet the experts using scientific methods to test what works in homelessness

Meet some of the expert advisory group steering the Centre for Homelessness Impact's Test and Learn project. They explain the importance of evaluating interventions for homelessness and using scientific trials to generate stronger evidence for effective solutions.

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January 29, 2025

Why the rise of the housing first philosophy matters more than the model

Lígia Teixeira writes about why it's the Housing First philosophy that holds the real key to change, and what we can learn from Greater Manchester.

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