Publications
Browse our publications to discover what works
We collaborate with academics, universities, and research groups to uncover what really helps people out of homelessness. Explore our growing body of work that includes randomised control trials, systematic reviews, policy papers, and books which help to fill the gaps in our understanding of homelessness.
Featured Publication
May 13, 2025
A Smarter Approach to Homelessness: Prioritising prevention in the 2025 spending review
This joint report by the Centre for Homelessness Impact and the Institute for Government makes a case for a refocusing away from spending on reactive responses to homelessness and investing in upstream homelessness prevention and early intervention.
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April 7, 2025
Systems-wide evaluation of homelessness and rough sleeping: preliminary findings
This is the first report of the Systems-Wide Evaluation of Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Services. The aim of this innovative evaluation is to identify opportunities to improve the way that the homelessness and rough sleeping system works to ensure it is delivering the best possible outcomes for those who need to make use of services and value for money for the taxpayer
February 25, 2025
What is a Hostel in 21st Century Britain?
Based on the largest ever survey of UK hostels, this report provides a comprehensive overview of the current provision of hostels.
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February 13, 2025
Making the case for prevention: Public perceptions of homelessness
IPSOS poll on public perceptions of homelessness in 2024
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December 23, 2024
What do the public think about homelessness?
Highlights from the IPSOS poll Public perceptions of homelessness 2024
December 10, 2024
Literacy, Numeracy, and Homelessness: What Do We Know?
This report evaluates the impact of literacy and numeracy on the risk of experiencing homelessness.
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October 29, 2024
Spending on Temporary Accommodation: is it Value for Money?
The Centre for Homelessness Impact's Value for Money analysis of spending on temporary accommodation and data collection.
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September 19, 2024
Temporary Accommodation in England: is it Value for Money?
The Centre for Homelessness Impact's Value for Money analysis of temporary accommodation in England
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August 26, 2024
Evidence and Gap Maps Effectiveness: 6th Edition
Sixth Report on the Evidence and Gap Map Effectiveness
