Better evidence
for a world without homelessness
The Centre for Homelessness Impact exists to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness through better use of data and evidence.
Use our data and evidence tools
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.
What have we learnt so far?
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.
Test and Learn and Systems-Wide Evaluation
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.
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August 27, 2025
Evaluating the Homelessness System: A Rural Perspective
Herefordshire Council's Bob Barnett highlights the urgent need to shift from crisis response to early prevention - particularly in rural areas.
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August 20, 2025
Every Contact Counts: The Critical Role of Nurses in Homelessness Outreach
This article discusses whether specialist nurses in outreach teams improve healthcare access, trust, and outcomes for people experiencing homelessness through flexible, person-centred care.
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August 15, 2025
From Portugal’s Bombeiros to the UK: Could volunteers do more?
Our Chief Executive, Ligia, compares Portugal’s volunteer firefighters’ urgent crisis response to the UK’s homelessness response, and explains why we should be treating homelessness as a preventable emergency.
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