Past & Future Events
Learn about ‘what works’ at our events
Explore our upcoming and past events that unite experts, people with lived experience, and practitioners in our shared mission to end homelessness. At these events we look at the latest research and innovative ideas, and exchange insights and experiences that can inspire positive change.
We hold regular events throughout the year that support our ongoing work, and we invite you to join these gatherings or watch the recordings on this page to find out what was discussed at previous events. Our flagship event is the biannual Impact Forum, which is an exciting opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and engage in discussion that can inspire meaningful impact.
Upcoming Event
Impact Forum: Delivering the prevention turn
September 25, 2025
The government's first-ever homelessness strategy for England arrives this autumn – and with it, the real work begins. The backdrop couldn't be more worrying: a rising tide of homelessness in the UK, despite spending more than a decade ago. This trend persists because the homelessness system, while vital, is only a small piece of the solution. This reality underscores the urgent need for a whole-government, whole-society approach to stop and reverse the crisis. The new strategy must serve as a blueprint for proactive prevention, aiming to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring. Yet, translating this vision into widespread reality demands new tools, fresh strategies, and significant investment from every corner of society, challenging current approaches.
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Impact Forum Events
Impact Forum: London - Opening plenary
Hear from Dr Lígia Teixeira, our CEO, as she sets the scene for the day.
Watch now ↗Keynote speech - Felicity Buchan
Felicity Buchan MP, Housing and Homelessness Minister
Watch now ↗How pressure on the immigration system is pushing up homelessness
Bridget Young, NACCOM Jill Thomson, Edinburgh City Council Phil Brown, University of Huddersfield Rawand Ahmed, Migration Yorkshire Jennifer Wynter, London Borough of Hackney Chair: Lucy Mort, Senior Research Fellow, IPPR
Watch now ↗Why we need better evidence to prevent rising homelessness
John Bird, Baron Bird of Notting Hill, Founder of The Big Issue Greg Hurst, Head of Communications and Public Affairs, Centre for Homelessness Impact
Watch now ↗Testing what works: how better evidence can prevent homelessness
Penny Hobman, Director, Homelessness and Rough Sleeping, DLUHC Lydia Stazen, Institute of Global Homelessness Tim Pearse, London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Joe Donohue, Greater Manchester Combined Authority Guillermo Rodriguez, Centre for Homelessness Impact Chair: Dr Lígia Teixeira, CEO, Centre for Homelessness Impact
Watch now ↗Keynote speech - Maff Potts
Hear from Maff Potts from Association of Camerados.
Watch now ↗Performance by Brendan Sylvester Phoenix
Brendan Sylvester Phoenix performs a poem exploring their experience.
Watch now ↗Catch Up On Past Events
scotlaunch-panel
A panel session chaired by Terrie Alafat, with contributions from Jon Sparkes, Maggie Brunjes, John Mills, Jo Bibby and Campbell Robb, on May 30, Surgeon's Hall.
Watch now ↗scotlaunch-presentation
Welcomed and led by chair Terrie Alafat, we discussed our approach and journey so far and introduced the Evidence and Gap Maps and Evidence Finder, the Intervention Tool and also our SHARE framework, with contributions from Dr Howard White and Prof Sarah Johnsen.
Watch now ↗demo-day
Karoline & Dave from the Centre for Homelessness impact explain why demo days are a great way to get input on work-in-progress tools.
Watch now ↗demo-day-reflections
On March 19th we opened up our doors – showing work-in-progress prototypes to get input and feedback from a wide range of experts, end-users and and stakeholders.
Watch now ↗
