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
Research Network: July
July 15, 2025
Join us online (10-11:30am) for the next Research Network where we'll be discussing health disparities and inequalities for people experiencing homelessness.
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Upcoming Event
Impact Forum: Delivering the prevention turn
September 25, 2025
The government's first-ever homelessness strategy for England arrives this autumn – and with it, the real work begins. The backdrop couldn't be more worrying: a rising tide of homelessness in the UK, despite spending more than a decade ago. This trend persists because the homelessness system, while vital, is only a small piece of the solution. This reality underscores the urgent need for a whole-government, whole-society approach to stop and reverse the crisis. The new strategy must serve as a blueprint for proactive prevention, aiming to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring. Yet, translating this vision into widespread reality demands new tools, fresh strategies, and significant investment from every corner of society, challenging current approaches.
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Impact Forum Events
Opening plenary: Ligia Teixeira
CHI's CEO, Ligia Teixeira, sets out the theme for the day.
Watch now ↗What will it take for a new government to end homelessness?
Chair Andrew Hudson is joined by Revd Ian Rutherford, Dr Margot Kushel, Professor of Medicine and Director of UCSF Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative and Grainia Long, Chief Exec of NIHE.
Watch now ↗Keynote: Sam Freedman
Sam Freedman keynote and in-conversation with Greg Hurst, CHI.
Watch now ↗Accelerating local efforts to end homelessness: how UK cities compare
Chaired by Molly Bishop from CHI, with panellists Jamie Carswell, Director of Housing and Safer Communities Royal Borough of Greenwich, Joe Donohue, Strategic Lead for Rough Sleeping, Homelessness and Migration at Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Heather McCluskey, Implementation Lead, CHI.
Watch now ↗The collective strength of communities
The session was chaired by Fran Darlington-Pollock, CEO of GMMC with panellists Sam Prater, Founder of LA Room & Board, Diana Minns, Coordinator of the Women's Homelessness Action Group (WHAG), Cambridge and pianist Rhys Wynne-Jones.
Watch now ↗The power of sport to tackle homelessness
Chair Jo Metcalfe is joined by panellists David Duke, CEO of Street Soccer Scotland, Jamie Jones-Buchanan, Director of Culture, Diversity and Inclusion and former professional rugby league player at Leeds Rhinos and Lara King, Director of Children and Youth Services, Everton in the Community.
Watch now ↗Catch Up On Past Events
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.
Watch now ↗Is modular housing an effective solution to reduce homelessness?
On April 26, we hosted a roundtable discussion with the Cambridge Centre for Housing and planning research. Event speakers included Dr Katy Karampour, Cambridge Centre for Housing & Planning Research at the University of Cambridge, Guillermo Rodriguez-Guzman, Head of Evidence & Data at the Centre for Homelessness Impact, Andy Winter, Chief Executive of Brighton Housing Trust, Mark Allan, Chief Executive of Jimmy's Cambridge, Seyi Obakin, Chief Executive Officer of Centrepoint, Rory Lowings, Solohaus Project Manager and Cllr Lynda Thorne, Cabinet Member for Housing & Communities at Cardiff Council.
Watch now ↗After emergency pandemic measures on homelessness, what's next?
At this event, held in partnership with the International Public Policy Observatory (IPPO), we discuss emergency pandemic measures on homelessness and how they differed internationally. We reflect on the lessons learned and explore what comes next.
Watch now ↗Can social investment accelerate an end to homelessness?
A panel discussion with Big Society Capital featuring Danny Kruger MP, Dr Ligia Teixeira, Anna Shiel and Sarah Cooke. The event was chaired by Natascha Engel
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