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.
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.
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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September 4, 2025
What is 'Test and Learn' and What Should it Look Like in Homelessness Prevention?
The concept of ‘Test and Learn’ has become a central element in discussions around effective governance and public sector reform. Our CEO, Ligia Teixeira, writes about what 'Test and Learn' is.
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September 1, 2025
Why leadership at the centre matters in efforts to prevent homelessness
Parliament’s delay in appointing a Homelessness Minister risks fragmented responses, rising crisis spending, and missed prevention opportunities. In this blog, our Chief Executive, Ligia, discusses the measures and structures urgently needed to prevent a homelessness system stuck in crisis response.
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August 27, 2025
Evaluating the Homelessness System: A Rural Perspective
Herefordshire Council's Bob Barnett highlights the urgent need to shift from crisis response to early prevention - particularly in rural areas.
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