Real Stories
Learn about the real stories of people affected by poverty premiums through our videos, blogs and media appearances.
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Scott’s story: When you’re young they don’t teach you about finances.
Date published: 23/02/26
Listen to this narration of one of Give Me Some Credit stories.
Blog: What Does ‘Lived Experience’ Really Mean? Our Panel’s Perspective
Date published: 29/01/26
A look at how our panel understands and reshapes the meaning of lived experience.
Guest blog: We tell our stories not for pity – but as a demand for change
Date published: 10/03/25
Read Zahida’s blog on what it was like to take part in our credit project.
Michael’s story: Give Me Some Credit – I Used to Be Cool
Date published: 19/02/25
Michael explains his battle with a debilitating mental illness.
Gordon’s story: Being a carer, your credit score is rubbish
Date published: 11/02/25
Gordon explains the harsh reality being denied access to credit.
Give Me Some Credit: The Reality of Life Without a Safety Net Exhibition
Date published: 07/02/25
View our online photo exhibition created by 14 lived experience project participants.
Zahada’s Story: car insurance and the poverty premium
Date published: 15/05/24
Zahada discusses her experience of being charged more for insurance because she is on a…
Caroline’s Story: Cash and the poverty premium
Date published: 15/05/24
Many people are forced to rely on fee-charging cash machines, this is Caroline’s story.
Catherine’s Story: Energy and the poverty premium
Date published: 15/05/24
Catherine explains why her energy costs more because pays on receipt of bill.