Parliament returns today — but the seat of the Homelessness Minister is still empty. In my latest blog, I reflect on why this appointment is more than filling a role — it’s about whether government is ready to match local effort with national resolve. www.homelessnessimpact.org/news/why-lea...

Why leadership at the centre matters in efforts to prevent homelessness

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 th...

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This summer’s wildfires in Portugal reminded me how fast we act when danger is clear. With #homelessness, we hesitate. We shouldn’t. 👉 www.homelessnessimpact.org/news/from-po...

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 e...

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With Mayor Sadiq Khan launching a new plan this week to end rough sleeping in London by 2030, now is the time to learn from cities across the globe 🌍 facing similar challenges. I’ve shared some reflections in the piece below drawing on our latest report. @london.gov.uk

Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · last yr.

Our CEO, @ligia-teixeira.bsky.social, delves into the critical question of how London, a global hub grappling with a profound homelessness crisis, can draw invaluable lessons from the diverse experiences of its megacity counterparts. www.homelessnessimpact.org/news/learnin...

Belfast in May: not always this sunny, but always full of energy + insight. ✨ Brilliant to spend time with partners exploring how to catalyse a prevention shift. No photo (we were deep in conversation), but Belfast was glowing. ❤️

“Good prose is like a windowpane.” — George Orwell Clarity. Honesty. Evidence. These are the hallmarks of journalism that matters—reporting that brings the world into sharp focus and reveals the structures shaping people’s lives. Congratulations to those shortlisted—and thank you for your work. 🙌🏽

The Orwell Prize@orwellprize.bsky.social · last yr.

“The media has the power to foster meaningful solutions.” - Dr Lígia Teixeira, Chair of Judges We're proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness. Explore their work: homelessnessimpact.org/blog @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social #OrwellPrize2025

Spent great couple of days in #Leeds—doing discovery work for sports initiative + even making it to my first rugby game, courtesy of the brilliant Rhinos Foundation (with a Leeds win over Wigan!).As a northern girl myself—just from northern Portugal rather than northern England—I felt right at home❤️

Wrapping up a hard day with two of my favorite people, Mark McGreevy OBE and Rev Ian Rutherford — the perfect pick-me-up! ❤️

The future looks a little brighter after this morning’s meeting with Housing Cabinet Leads from across London. We discussed a programme to enhance efforts to end #homelessness in the capital at a time of a #housing crisis. Pleased to support @londoncouncils.bsky.social on this initiative. 🙌🏽

I feel incredibly lucky to work with a fantastic board + amazing team that always finds time to reflect. Huge thanks to #NorthernIrelandHousingExecutive 4 having us over to visit. Grateful 4 these away days + other moments of connection, reflection + growth that keep us moving forward together.❤️

In times of crisis, stepping back to understand the system is more important than ever when shaping the strategic path ahead. Delighted to be doing just that with the Ministry for Housing. Learn all about this project and why it matters 👇🏽 www.homelessnessimpact.org/news/a-birds...

A bird's eye view: the UK's groundbreaking systems evaluation for ending homelessness

Lígia Teixeira and Stephen Aldridge write about the interim findings of the Systems-wide Evaluation of homelessness and rough sleeping

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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · last yr.

The first report from our ground-breaking work on homelessness and rough sleeping has been published. For the first time, the government is examining the full scope of systems affecting homelessness. Read the interim findings here: www.homelessnessimpact.org/news/global-...

What if cash transfers could help end homelessness? At @homelessnessimpact we’re undertaking the UK’s 1st ever trial of unconditional cash transfers 💷 Read all about it here 👉🏼 www.homelessnessimpact.org/news/giving-...

Giving people agency: testing the role of direct cash transfers in ending homelessness

Lígia Teixeira shares some initial findings of pioneering work to establish an evidence base for the impact of financial assistance for people with experience of homelessness.

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When the going gets tough, what joy it is to spend time with incredible humans daring to dream big and putting in the hard work to make lasting change happen. It’s a privilege to be supporting the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to implement their bold vision to build a housing first future ❤️