We use the power of our clients’ voices and our operational expertise to influence change at a national level to end homelessness.
In December of 2025, the government launched the National Plan to End Homelessness, a once in a generation strategy with ambitions set to be realised by 2030.
In 2026, we have seen the introduction of two key pieces of legislation: the repeal of the Vagrancy Act, decriminalising rough sleeping across the country, and the Renters’ Rights Act, which provides greater protection for people private renting homes in the UK.
Both changes are positive steps to addressing the causes of homelessness. However, thousands of people are still being pushed into homelessness or forced to turn to councils in a state of emergency.
"We need system wide change: preventing homelessness outright, more secure housing, and the right support at the right time for people facing the greatest barriers. At St Mungo’s, our frontline teams see every day that with safe accommodation and sustained as well as tailored support, people can recover from homelessness and rebuild their lives."
In July of 2026, Andy Burnham took office as the new Prime Minister of the UK, and began with a renewed pledge to end rough sleeping, which we hope marks the beginning of sustained, cross government action. But there is much to be done.
We stand ready to work collaboratively with the government, sharing our clients’ voices and experiences, as well as best practice from our dedicated frontline teams and specialist services.
At St Mungo’s, we believe that our operational expertise and the lived experience of our clients can help policymakers create effective systemic change, working towards ending homelessness for good.
We want a homelessness support system that is collaborative, joined up, grounded in lived experience and responsive to individual needs.
St Mungo’s is a leader in homelessness research. We explore the causes and drivers of homelessness and drive evidence based, client led decision making that supports our policy positions.
This involves gathering evidence from clients, colleagues, services and external partners to explore emerging issues, identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to wider thinking across the homelessness sector.
We also submit policy briefings and responses to government consultations and inquiries.
We know it is possible to end rough sleeping. But we also know it takes collaboration across the sector and serious political will. We work in partnership with our clients and sector colleagues and partners, we advocate for systemic solutions. Our influencing work is directly shaped by the lessons of people who have lived and worked through homelessness.
Led by the Chartered Institute of Housing, this letter urges Government to unfreeze LHA rates to improve housing affordability.
A joint letter run by Pathway urging the Government to stop the practice of discharging people from hospital to the street, shifting care from hospital to the community.
How frozen Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates are causing homelessness. Evidence from St Mungo's, Crisis and seven other expert organisations.
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