One week to go!
Debt isn’t just a symptom - it’s a driver of homelessness. Join us to explore what the evidence tells us about breaking the cycle.
On Wednesday 15 April, 1–2pm, we'll launch new research from CHI and the University of Bristol.
The findings from our new report point to a clear and consistent conclusion: problem debt is a systemic driver of homelessness, not a marginal or individualised issue.
If we want to prevent homelessness, we need to prevent debt, which will require a multi-level response.
Tackling stigma and misconceptions about homelessness in Lambeth and Newport
We've added images to our online image library, creating space for more representative images of people experiencing homelessness.
Thank you to Homewards and Groundswell
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Our Programme Lead, Kerri Bissoonauth, discusses an ongoing project which offers short-term housing, holistic support and an opportunity to receive specialist immigration advice.
"It's Friday. She asked mum for a sleepover, where her school friends could stay. Her mother sighed, and replied 'maybe some other day.'"
We're delighted to share the latest track from our Poet in Residence, Surfing Sofas.
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We're working to shine a light on the diversity of experience for women experiencing homelessness. Our online, free to use, image bank aims to tackle stigma and stereotypes with more representative images.
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In this Test & Learn programme update, our Head of Programmes, Graeme, shares more about what comes after the intervention phase of projects closes, discusses his personal highlights and celebrates the hard work of our delivery partners and evaluators.
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As the hype around Artificial Intelligence (AI) grows in the homelessness prevention sector (and beyond) the key question is: do specific AI interventions cause an improvement in outcomes?
What does a whole-government, whole-society approach to proactive prevention look like?
Take a few minutes to watch one of the sessions from our latest Impact Forum, which put prevention at the forefront.
You can watch all sessions here:
How do we support families living in temporary accommodation?
Our Evidence Note provides an overview and acknowledges that this work must always run alongside efforts to prevent the use of temporary accommodation at an individual and systems level, locally and nationally.
More images of homelessness have been added to our online Image Bank!
This free-to-use resource aims to tackle stigma and negative stereotypes around experiences of homelessness with more representative images.
You can browse the collection here:
The number of families living in temporary accommodation is a growing problem. While we must aim to prevent homelessness in the first place, and reduce time spent in TA, we must also find ways to better support families - we explore the evidence of what works in our new paper.
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Our Impact Forum takes place this Thursday!
This is your final call to secure tickets for this fantastic event, convening practitioners, policy-makers, lived experience experts, the third sector and others with an interest in proactive homelessness prevention.
The concept of 'Test and Learn' has become a central element in discussions around effective governance and public sector reform, but what is it? Read more in our CEO, Ligia Teixeira's, blog post:
With the Homelessness Minister's role in Parliament as yet unfilled, our Chief Executive Ligia discusses why this is more than a reshuffle delay - it's a test of political will.
Just under 1 month until our Impact Forum on 25.9.25!
There are still tickets left for a day of expert insight, discussion and debate around our theme: Delivering the prevention turn. This event is for everyone with a stake in a stronger, more productive and happier society.
Why do some homelessness interventions succeed while others fall short?
Our latest Implementation Issues Evidence & Gap Map (EGM) brings together insights from 840 studies around the world to examine the factors that make or break interventions.
In Portugal, 80% of firefighters are highly trained volunteers, ready to act the moment danger strikes. In the UK, homelessness is a slow-burn crisis, yet we rarely mobilise with the same urgency.
www.homelessnessimpact.org/news/from-portugals-bombeiros-to-the-uk-could-volunteers-do-more
Are you interested in homelessness prevention? Join over 300 like-minded individuals at our Impact Forum event on Thursday 25 September and help turn vision into action. We need a whole-society shift toward prevention.
In recognition of Disability Pride Month, we’re highlighting our policy paper on the barriers people with disabilities face when trying to access support and exit homelessness, such as inaccessible housing and challenges in getting a diagnosis.
One week left to apply - Fri 1 Aug!
On Thurs 25 Sept at our Impact Forum, we're discussing how to embed upstream thinking to end homelessness. Our "Show and Tell" space is an opportunity to share groundbreaking insights, research and learnings around homelessness prevention.
How do we stigmatise homelessness through language?
Our recent report with King’s College London aims to understand how language and its context can create and reinforce stigma associated with homelessness.
Find out more from Dr Apurv Chauhan, the report author:
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Embedding preventative interventions or using data-led tools to prevent homelessness?
We're inviting submissions to present at our Impact Forum as part of our "Show and Tell" space. This dynamic area is an opportunity to share groundbreaking insights.
Apply by Friday 1 August
We’ve just released the 5th edition of our Implementation Issues Evidence & Gap Map with campbellreviews.bsky.social now featuring 840 studies on what helps or hinders homelessness interventions. Explore the latest insights and UK-specific findings:
www.homelessnessimpact.org/publication/...
How do we put homelessness prevention into action?
This year’s Impact Forum aims to:
- Embed upstream prevention thinking
- Showcase evidence-based tools and strategies in “Show & Tell” sessions
- Build a roadmap for making homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring
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What happens when you give someone experiencing homelessness a direct cash transfer? We spoke to frontline workers involved in a ground-breaking trial to hear their experiences.
www.homelessnessimpact.org/news/trust-autonomy-and-the-power-of-yes-frontline-reflections-from-a-cash-transfer-pilot
11 weeks to go until Impact Forum 2025! This autumn, the UK government will launch its first-ever homelessness strategy for England. The real question: how do we promote proactive prevention?
Join us at this year's Impact Forum to bridge strategy with tangible impact.
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“If I was homeless tonight, the last place I’d go is a pavement. Because I’m a woman - and that would be terrifying.”
Women who are rough sleeping often go unseen and are subsequently unsupported. Why does this data gap exist and what can be done about it?
