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Research

We provide support and funding for research into areas of social injustice to help determine whether housing could be part of a solution.

Our dedicated research arm enables new, groundbreaking research into different areas of social policy and their intersections with housing and homelessness.

We want to understandthe key injustices facing people in this country, and so while we commission our own research, we’re also interested in hearing the ideas for new research from the experts across the sector.

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 Independent Researcher Becky Rice  2024

Commonweal-commissioned research that reveals the shocking state and scarcity of privately rented housing options for single homeless people.

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Nacro                                                      2024

This research examines the intersection of homelessness and the criminal justice system and its impact on reoffending. 

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 STOP THE TRAFFIK                               2024                                  

A study on the exploitation of Romanian and Albanian nationals in Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, and Westminster, and links to their housing situations. 

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Professor Philip Brown                        2024

Research exploring the housing injustice faced by migrant groups, people seeking sanctuary and survivors of human trafficking.

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Homeless Link                                         2024

This report examines how certain groups of young people are at increased risk of homelessness, identifying the drivers of youth homelessness.

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The Human Trafficking Foundation       2024

Research assessing whether a whole housing approach similar to that employed for domestic abuse survivors would be feasible for survivors of human trafficking.

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Hope at Home                                     2023

University of Nottingham's Rights Lab 
 

A study analysing hosts experiences hosting via the Homes for Ukraine scheme and how these learnings can improve future hosting schemes.

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Research investigating the housing options for young adult carers and the policy barriers that they face. 

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Refuge                                              2023

A feasibility study exploring best practice for dispersed accommodation for survivors of domestic abuse.​

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Morris + Company                             2023

This report outlines specific standards for Emergency Accommodation for families with dependent children.

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An evaluation of Hope Rise, a modular housing project  specifically designed to support young adults at risk of homelessness.

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Research into the migration and trafficking patterns for those fleeing the war in Ukraine, highlighting key recommendations for businesses and NGOs to prevent trafficking and mitigate its impacts.

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Commonweal Housing                         2020

An anthology examining the links between housing and social injustice, featuring insights from third sector leaders on issues such as violence against women and girls,  criminal justice and transitional periods.

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A report highlighting the injustices and gaps in housing support provision for women victims of trafficking who are seeking asylum.

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George Fisher (MA Architecture)         2019                           

Research understanding the barriers faced when implementing modular designed accommodation for vulnerable people.

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 Independent Researchers:                   2019 

 Lisa Young and Tessa Horvath              

This research explores hosting schemes and how they can best support homeless women, identifying key considerations for delivering women-specific host housing.

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Sping Housing                                         2019

A landmark report that revealed an ‘accountability deficit’ in non-commissioned exempt accommodation sector left largely unmonitored and effectively ‘unregulated’ by Government. 

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  Andy Redfearn Consulting Ltd               2018

A feasibility report supporting the development of 'LivShare', a new shared affordable housing model for single people on low incomes. 

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Brighton Women's Centre                   2018

Homeless Link 

Research into rough sleeping couples and how homeless services provide them with support.

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Abode Impact                                      2018

This research explores hosting schemes and how they can best support homeless women, identifying key considerations for delivering women-specific host housing.

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University of Cambridge                        2017

Research conducted by the Cambridge Centre for Housing & Planning Research into the impact on children of non-resident parents living in shared accommodation.

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This research examines the lives of Romanian migrant workers living in encampments in London.

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Research investigating current provision of housing and related care and support services for older LGBT+ people.

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