Our Evidence Tools for homelessness put evidence at people's fingertips, making the available evidence easier to use and highlighting where more and better evidence is needed. Our tools show what the evidence says about homelessness interventions and help you make smarter decisions about how to best serve those experiencing homelessness in the future.
We have worked with national and local governments, co-designing and investing in groundbreaking projects to help build a growing body of evidence. Find out more about what we have learnt so far about how to improve the lives of people affected by homelessness through better use of data and evidence.
Learn more about our programme of trials and evaluations: testing ways to reduce homelessness and end rough sleeping, and mapping the homelessness and rough sleeping system.
Read about the programmeSeptember 23, 2025
A pioneering UK trial is testing whether rapid, tailored employment support can provide a sustainable pathway out of homelessness. Individual Placement and Support removes conditions to starting work by helping people to access employment immediately with ongoing in-work support.
Read moreSeptember 4, 2025
The concept of ‘Test and Learn’ has become a central element in discussions around effective governance and public sector reform. Our CEO, Ligia Teixeira, writes about what 'Test and Learn' is.
Read moreSeptember 1, 2025
Parliament’s delay in appointing a Homelessness Minister risks fragmented responses, rising crisis spending, and missed prevention opportunities. In this blog, our Chief Executive, Ligia, discusses the measures and structures urgently needed to prevent a homelessness system stuck in crisis response.
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