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
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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June 2022
European Journal of Homelessness: Houses, not homelessness
In the final European Journal of Homelessness paper, Danny Dorling writes of the importance of using evidence to underpin action on ending homelessness
June 2022
European Journal of Homelessness: Homelessness and Children's Social Care in England
Too many young people leaving care are afflicted at some point by homelessness. But we know little about how to lift these young people out of homelessness, or prevent it from occurring in the first place. Find out more in this journal article.
May 2022
European Journal of Homelessness: Seeing Homelessness through the Sustainable Development Goals
The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a powerful mechanism for encouraging global progress towards shared social and environmental goals. Yet homelessness is not explicitly mentioned. Could ‘seeing’ and measuring homelessness through the lens of the SDGs help to coordinate efforts to end it? This article tackles this question.
May 2022
European Journal of Homelessness: The Role of the Arts in Ending Homelessness
Arts and creativity are an intrinsic part of being human. But how does this theory of creativity relate to modern day homelessness prevention? This article explores the contribution of art and sport to ending homelessness.
May 2022
European Journal of Homelessness: The Importance of Firsthand Experience
This article explores the challenges of incorporating first-hand experiences in a meaningful way in the homelessness sector, stating that individuals are often seen as informants, rather than people who can create change themselves. It explores the challenges and opportunities for meaningful involvement of those with experiences of homelessness and related issues.
May 2022
Tackling Tenancy Insecurity in the Private Rented Sector
Everyone deserves a safe, stable place to call home. But for many renters living in the Private Rented Sector across the UK, ‘home’ isn’t something they can be sure of. This paper highlights that more could be done within the Private Rented Sector (PRS) to prevent homelessness.
May 2022
European Journal of Homelessness: Social Innovation in Preventing Homelessness
This European Journal of Homelessness article looks at role of international engagement and social innovation in preventing youth homelessness in Wales and Canada.
May 2022
European Journal of Homelessness: Social Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Philanthropy
This paper introduces the concept of social entrepreneurship, exploring its potential contribution to a what works system, and describes the role of entrepreneurial philanthropy in funding such approaches. It then makes tentative proposals about the specific functions of social entrepreneurship in the homelessness field and explores criticisms of social entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial philanthropy.
