Innovation in debt advice
The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) funds innovation within the debt advice sector. Here, we share learning reports, case studies and other information from innovative projects we have supported.
Types of funding
The reports on this page result from two different types of funding:
- Debt advice transformation fund
- Debt advice modernisation fund.
Both funds aim to improve existing debt advice services, as well as discovering new debt advice approaches.
Learn more about our debt work.
Innovation research and reports
Reports from funded organisations
Debt advice transformation fund projects
Rethink research - 2026
With many 18–25-year-olds facing money worries that impact their mental health, this research from Mental Health UK and Rethink Mental IllnessOpens in a new window explores how debt advice services can better meet the needs of young people.
Money Advice Liaison Group research - 2026
The Money Advice Liaison Group undertook a research project titled ‘Exploring Safe and Effective Self-Serve in Regulated Debt Advice in the Generative AI EraOpens in a new window‘.
Further reports
- Equity, diversity and inclusion researchOpens in a new window - Institute of Money Advisers (2026)
Upcoming funding opportunities
If your organisation is interested in applying for debt advice innovation funding, you can sign up to our newsletterOpens in a new window for updates.
A new round of funding went live in October 2026, although this is only open to organisations that have previously received a grant from us.
MaPS Debt Advice Conference 2026
Our debt advice conference is taking place on Wednesday 25 November at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Birmingham.
This free event will bring together professionals across the debt advice sector to ask: What does the future of debt advice look like?.
If you're interested in attending, you can register for a place at the MaPS Debt Advice Conference 2026Opens in a new window.
Learn more
If you’d like to find out more about our work in debt innovation, you can email us at debtinnovation@maps.org.uk