AdviceUK 2025 Annual Member Survey – Insights from the Frontline of the UK Advice Sector
The UK advice sector supports an estimated 2.8 million people each year — yet its role remains largely invisible, underfunded, and overstretched. The AdviceUK 2025 Annual Member Survey Report shares findings from over 230 member organisations, capturing the reality of frontline advice delivery and the systemic issues threatening its sustainability. Key themes: Only 27% of […]
Spending Review 2025: AdviceUK Response
The Government’s Spending Review announced this week commits major public service funding and contains several measures that could significantly impact low-income households and the advice sector. We welcome announcements that aim to tackle poverty including the expansion of free school meals and Winter Fuel Allowance eligibility, the 10 Year Affordable Homes Programme and the Warm […]
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Get support, savings, and a stronger voice as part of the UK’s largest network of independent advice providers. What are the benefits of joining AdviceUK? Top 3 questions to ask before you apply If your organisation can answer yes to the above, you can apply now via our portal. APPLY NOW If you’re […]
Expanding access to advice services for people with disabilities in Scotland
AdviceUK has been appointed by the Scottish Government to distribute and manage the Advice in Accessible Settings fund. The fund, which began delivery in 2023 is being continued and increased in 2025-26 with of £1 525,000.00 available in small grants this year to be distributed to members who provide a holistic money and debt, welfare […]
Our Policy Consultations & Briefings
At AdviceUK, we routinely engage with policy consultations that affect our members and the communities they serve. By submitting evidence-based responses, we highlight the real-world impacts of proposed changes, advocate on behalf of independent advice services, and propose workable solutions to policymakers. Below, you can explore our recent consultation submissions, each of which reflects insights […]
Measuring What Matters 2025 Event Gallery
Measuring What Matters Event Gallery On 25th March 2025, AdviceUK members and funders and other stakeholders came together in a non-judgemental space to talk about impact measurement. We’ll be sharing outcomes of the event and the legacy of the Measuring What Matters project in the coming months. In the meantime, please take a look at […]
Spring statement 2025 response
The Chancellor yesterday announced the Government’s latest economic plans during the Spring Statement. While we welcome plans to build more affordable housing and support people into work, we are deeply concerned that the Chancellor’s announcement confirms that the devastating disability benefit cuts announced last week will be expanded further. According to Office for Budget Responsibility […]
An open letter to DWP Secretary of State Liz Kendall
Our Chief Executive, Liz Bayram, has written to the DWP Secretary of State, Liz Kendall, expressing profound concerns about newly announced welfare reforms. These changes—particularly proposed cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP)—risk exacerbating financial hardship for disabled people and further pushing demand for independent advice services. AdviceUK is calling for the urgent reconsideration of these […]
Advice Saves campaign highlights the vital role of Deaf and Disabled people’s organisations and the challenges they face
This week sees the launch of the next phase of our Advice Saves campaign to raise awareness of the life-changing role of Deaf and Disabled people’s organisations (DDPOs) for thousands of Deaf and Disabled people and their families across the UK. Our research reveals the stark realities facing DDPOs as they grapple with surging demand […]
