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 Hidden Homeless
March 28, 2024
From 3PM - 4:30pm, we will host another Research Network event - this sessions theme is 'Hidden Homeless'. Presentation 1: ‘Why Families Form Shared Households’ by Dr. Hope Harvey, Assistant Professor of Public Policy at the University of Kentucky Presentation 2: ‘Community-level predictors of doubled-up homelessness’ by Dr. Molly Richard, Postdoctoral Scholar at the Center for Innovation in Social Science at Boston University
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Impact Forum Events
Impact Forum: London closing plenary
Dr Lígia Teixeira, our CEO, provides an overview of the highlights from the day.
Watch now ↗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 ↗Performance by Natasha Borton
A performance from Natasha Borton, a creative practitioner based in Wrexham, North Wales.
Watch now ↗Challenging negative perceptions: Representations of homelessness
Facilitator: Greg Hurst, Head of Communications and Public Affairs, Centre for Homelessness Impact. Panellists: Jeff Hubbard, photographer, Naomi Johnson, lived experience expert, Luke, lived experience expert, Charlston, lived experience expert.
Watch now ↗Supporting staff wellbeing in a cost of living crisis
Chair: Katie Dalton, Director, Cymorth Cymru. Panellists: Grainia Long, Chief Executive, Northern Ireland Housing Executive, Rahima Rahman, Work & Employers Wellbeing Implementation Lead, What Works Centre for Wellbeing, Jack Larkham, Research and Policy Analyst, Pro Bono Economics
Watch now ↗Catch Up On Past Events
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
Watch now ↗Smarter investments to end homelessness: what works?
Watch the panel discussion we hosted with Pro Bono Economics about how to capture the impact of interventions to end homelessness.
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