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Troubled Families Annual Report

03 June 2020

Proposing MP
Thornbury and Yate
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement is about the publication of the fourth annual report for the Troubled Families Programme, detailing its progress and impact over the years and outlining changes for the new financial year.

Action Requested

The minister has laid the report in Parliament and announced additional government funding of £165m to extend the programme until the end of 2020-21. The refreshed Financial Framework for 2020/21 was published on 14 May 2020, expanding eligibility criteria.

Key Facts

  • The Troubled Families Programme has supported 350,105 families since its inception.
  • For every £1 spent on the Programme it delivers £2.28 of economic benefits and £1.51 of fiscal benefits.
  • Additional government funding of £165m will extend the programme until the end of 2020-21.
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