Test and Learn Programme Closed for applications.

Our Test and Learn programme is now closed for new applications, to follow the progress of the trials please register on Test & Learn programme website.

Welcome

Welcome to the Centre for Homelessness Impact (CHI) Grantmaking Platform.

At the Centre, we are committed to addressing one of society's most pressing challenges – homelessness. Our mission is to create meaningful and lasting change by supporting innovative solutions and impactful projects that address the root causes of homelessness.

This Flexigrant portal will enable you to apply for grants for service delivery by providers, evaluations of services and areas wishing to participate in the Test & Learn programme from the Centre. These will be assessed and reviewed internally before being signed off by CHI’s Grants and Evaluation Committee. All grants are awarded subject to passing due diligence checks and contract signing. There is a guide available on how to use Flexigrant, for any further questions please contact programmes@homelessnessimpact.org with any questions.

Our Mission

At the core of our mission is the belief that every individual deserves a safe and stable place to call home. We strive to catalyse transformative change by supporting organisations and initiatives that work towards preventing and alleviating homelessness.

How to Get Involved

Apply for Funding:

We are currently seeking applications for Evaluators and Service Delivery Partners for our Test and Learn Programme.

The Test and Learn program at Homelessness Impact is a pioneering initiative aimed at advancing smart government solutions to tackle homelessness. By leveraging innovative strategies and cutting-edge technologies, this program is designed to rigorously assess and refine interventions in real-world settings. The emphasis on evidence-based decision-making sets the Test and Learn program apart, ensuring that only the most effective approaches are scaled for maximum impact. Through partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and technology experts, the Centre Homelessness Impact is at the forefront of driving positive change in addressing homelessness, making data-driven insights an integral part of the solution. Learn more about the program's progress and outcomes here.

1. Outreach with a health specialism: Evaluating the impact of including a health specialist as part of a rough sleeping outreach team to test the benefit to people sleeping rough with more acute health needs and whether this has a positive impact on other individuals sleeping out.
2. Citadel – community integration and relationships: Community volunteers who support people who have experienced homelessness with practical support and companionship including activities like furnishing their home, connecting with their community, seeking work, accessing services or developing a hobby.
3. Personalised budgets: The aim is to provide financial support for people with a history of rough sleeping tied to a purpose that would allow them to exit homelessness. This may include things like buying work tools, getting a driver's licence or securing a deposit.
4. Time-limited accommodation and legal advice for people with restricted eligibility: This intervention provides legal advice and time-limited accommodation within the legal framework for people sleeping rough with restricted eligibility due to their immigration status.
5. Individual Placement and Support (IPS): A specialist employment service for people with experience of homelessness and rough sleeping who have high support needs, which focuses on helping people to access paid employment immediately, alongside the offer of ongoing in-work support.
6. Arrangements for people without a local connection: People sleeping rough who have no local connection to the area will be offered temporary accommodation in the borough or supported to make a voluntary reconnection elsewhere.
7. DfE programme for care leavers at risk of homelessness: An evaluation of the Department for Education’s funding for intensive, individual support for young people leaving care and joint working arrangements with local authority housing and other key services.
8. Using data to prevent homelessness: Using a data science platform to combine data from across the local authority to identify households at greater risk of homelessness due to financial stress and offer support in a human-centred way, such as a payment plan that would mean avoiding court, bailiffs, and additional costs.

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