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The difference we make

Participants in a bureau session

We have been determined to assess the impact of our work, and learn from experience.

Independent evaluations of financial education initiatives by bureaux and forum members over the last seven years have all been positive. They show that our work makes a direct and positive difference to people's lives.

Participants in bureaux sessions were afterward found to be:

(source: ECOTEC Research and Consulting)

Two people

The benefits are long-term and cumulative. Participants surveyed some months after taking part had changed their patterns of behaviour. They had kept to their budgeting plans, increased their savings and felt empowered to avoid exploitative lending practices and excessive borrowing. Many had passed on what they had learned to family and friends.

An evaluation of our Save Xmas campaign run in partnership with the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) also showed that 71% of people were more confident about their savings choices as a result of the session they attended.

For further information: Our projects and evaluation reports.