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 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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May 2025
Investigating the Impacts of Housing Interventions on Homelessness among Care Leavers in Greater Manchester
Local authorities therefore play a crucial role in supporting young care leavers in obtaining stable housing, yet there remains a scarcity of evidence concerning the effectiveness of local homelessness interventions on the care leaver population. To address this gap, this study evaluates the impact on housing outcomes of three homelessness interventions within the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, including Housing First, A Bed Every Night, and the Young Persons Prevention Pathfinder.
May 2025
Value for money in homelessness: A spotlight on temporary accommodation in Northern Ireland
This report sets out the context of homelessness in Northern Ireland, as well as spotlighting the use of temporary accommodation.
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April 2025
Pan-Approaches to Tackling Homelessness in London and Other Megacities
The Centre for Homelessness Impact’s Research Associate, Tim Gray, assesses how London’s approach to tackling homelessness compares to other global megacities. By comparing pan-approaches
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March 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 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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January 2025
Homelessness and the Language of Stigma
A study on how language around homelessness produces stigma and a handy guide to help avoid repeating stigmatising language
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January 2025
Making the case for prevention: Public perceptions of homelessness
IPSOS poll on public perceptions of homelessness in 2024
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December 2024
What do the public think about homelessness?
Highlights from the IPSOS poll Public perceptions of homelessness 2024
