Past & Future Events
Learn about ‘what works’ at our events
Explore our upcoming and past events that unite experts, people with lived experience, and practitioners in our shared mission to end homelessness. At these events we look at the latest research and innovative ideas, and exchange insights and experiences that can inspire positive change.
We hold regular events throughout the year that support our ongoing work, and we invite you to join these gatherings or watch the recordings on this page to find out what was discussed at previous events. Our flagship event is the biannual Impact Forum, which is an exciting opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and engage in discussion that can inspire meaningful impact.
Upcoming Event
Impact Forum: London
November 23, 2023
Join us in-person in London for a day of expert insight, discussion and debate on what works to stem a rising tide of homelessness?
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Impact Forum Events
Impact Forum Cardiff - Opening plenary
Hear from Dr Lígia Teixeira, our CEO, as she sets the scene for the day.
Watch now↗Using evidence to achieve system change
Professor Dame Carol Black, Chair, British Library, and Chair, Centre for Ageing Better Facilitator: Glyn Halksworth, Trustee, Centre for Homelessness Impact
Watch now↗Sexuality, gender identity and homelessness
Chair: Heather McCluskey, Implementation Lead, Centre for Homelessness Impact. Panellists: Aliyah Forde, Youth Engagement Manager, Cardboard Citizens, Jo Bhandal, Campaigns, Policy and Research Manager, AKT, Frances Beecher, Chief Executive Officer, Llamau, Jordan Laws, Lived experience associate, Chris Gimby, Project Worker, Rock Trust
Watch now↗Financial and family costs of Temporary Accommodation
Facilitator: Aileen Murphie, Honorary Professor, University of Durham. Panellists: Sam Pratt, Stakeholders and Partnerships, Shared Health Foundation, Matt Dicks, Director, Chartered Institute of Housing Cymru, Mabon ap Gwynfor, Plaid Cymru MS, Matt Wilkins, Head of Value for Money, Centre for Homelessness Impact, Anne Taylor, lived experience associate.
Watch now↗Catch Up On Past Events
A framework for ending rough sleeping in England
This in-person and part-hybrid event, hosted by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) and the Centre for Homelessness Impact, is an opportunity to learn about the roll out of a new data-led framework to end rough sleeping.
Watch now ↗Sexuality, gender identity and homelessness in Scotland
LGBT Health & Wellbeing, LGBT Youth Scotland, Simon Community Scotland and the Centre for Homelessness Impact discuss how best to support the needs of people who experience, or are at risk of, homelessness and identify as LGBTQ+
Watch now ↗Psychosocial interventions discussion
In this video, Dr Chris O'Leary, Manchester Metropolitan University, talks about the two systematic reviews he will be carrying out into psychosocial interventions in partnership with the Centre for Homelessness Impact.
Watch now ↗The role of private landlords in ending homelessness
Revisit our event organised in partnership with National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) and Capital Letters as we discuss the role private landlords can play in accelerating an end to homelessness.
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