In England, Black individuals experience a disproportionately high risk of homelessness, driven by intersecting structural inequalities across housing, health, and social systems. Despite longstanding policy interventions, racial disparities in homelessness persist, reflecting gaps in prevention, access to services, and culturally responsive support.

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This project examines the factors contributing to these inequalities and presents a comprehensive, equity-focused action plan to prevent and alleviate homelessness among Black communities in England. The analysis synthesises independent evidence with qualitative insights from practitioner interviews conducted between December 2025 and January 2026 across the homelessness, health, and commissioning sectors.