Research Library

Financial conversation led by a microfinance worker or volunteer with a loan applicant. (A core aspect of the microfinance programmes offered by Good Shepherd Microfinance).

National panel-based Canadian survey to understand use of and attitudes to payday loans and inform approaches to financial education for consumers.

Qualitative and quantitative research commissioned by Citizens Advice Scotland to explore the extent of the poverty premium paid by low income households and recommend how to address this.

Research to understand ways to improve engagement with superfund saving among young adults, new mothers and pre-retirees.

Group lessons delivered weekly to teenagers and adults with an intellectual disability in Sydney, Australia.

A Scottish Government review of issues around payroll deduction schemes and junior saver schemes.

A briefing paper by StepChange Debt Charity on the financial behaviour of people on low income to inform the planned ‘Help to Save’ scheme.

A study to identify best practice regarding both the provision and incentivisation of the use of financial guidance services.

Literature review, analysis of existing quantitative data and qualitative research by the Children’s Society examining the effect of family money worries on children’s mental health.

A literature review and the development of an economic model to simulate the impact of improved financial capability, commissioned by the Money Advice Service, carried out by Europe Economics.