Research and policy
Our research and policy work plays a key part in working to achieve our vision of 'helping people across the UK to tackle their debts and manage their money with confidence'.
What you’ll find on this page: Research and reports, Influencing policy, Consultation responses, and Thoughts at the Trust
Research and reports
We are committed to a programme of research which enhances understanding of the debt and credit environment and practically improves money advice.
We've been campaigning for fundamental bailiff reform since 2017
Influencing policy
We use our expertise and evidence from our services to influence policy and practice. Our aim is to improve the UK’s money and debt environment for the benefit of people and small businesses in financial difficulty.
Government debt and bailiff reform
We are working hard to improve fairness in government debt management, by presenting evidence from our services, developing recommendations for change and working directly with central and local government.
Read Levelling up: The case for reforming government debt collection, published Nov 2020.
Consultation responses
We regularly respond to a range of consultations and provide oral and written evidence to parliamentary select committees and inquiries.
Thoughts at the Trust blog
Read the latest insight, comment and opinion from the debt advice front line.
Progress, but more action needed to tackle harmful IVA practices
Meg van Rooyen explains why more needs to be...
Building back business - more support is needed to help small business owners recover from the pandemic
Harriet Dines, explores the findings of our...
The FCA’s proposed Consumer Duty – good news for consumers and firms alike
Our Chief Exec, Joanna Elson CBE, shares...
