Living on the Edge: Financial Exclusion and Social Housing

Financial exclusion is a growing concern for an increasing number of citizens and organisations which help those on low incomes with money management and debt problems as austerity economics begin to bite. The ‘Living on the Edge’ report seeks to add to the growing evidence base about the extent of financial exclusion and debt problems within such communities. The report is based on a major interview survey with social housing tenants in the Midlands undertaken by the Human City Institute. It explores financial exclusion within the social housing sector, including debt levels, economic activity and propensity to save, as well as seeking tenants’ views on how social housing providers could help alleviate financial exclusion among their tenants. Download a copy of the report from the HCI website.