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.
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.
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.
Read about the programmeJuly 1, 2025
As part of the Test and Learn programme, we are testing whether financial support with a purpose can prevent repeat homelessness. Early insights from some of the clients involved show that it can restore stability, dignity, and choice, attributes often perceived as lacking by those experiencing homelessness.
Read moreJuly 2, 2025
One of our Test and Learn projects, Using Data to Prevent Homelessness, is taking an innovative, data-driven approach which enables early intervention and hopes to identify individuals at risk of homelessness earlier than they currently are.
Read moreJuly 2, 2025
Our CEO, Ligia Teixeira, addressed the Local Government Association’s annual conference in Liverpool, during a session to discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by the UK Government’s forthcoming homelessness strategy.
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