StepChange wins two awards at Smart Money People’s Consumer Credit Awards
8 August 2025
StepChange Debt Charity took home two awards this week at Smart Money People’s Consumer Credit awards. Following the launch of its ambitious new five-year strategy, focused on destigmatising debt and powering financial resilience, StepChange has been awarded Company of the year and Best Financial Support Provider of 2025.
The awards, which are voted for by the public, recognise the achievements of organisations working within the credit industry.
Vikki Brownridge, CEO at StepChange Debt Charity, said:
"We’re absolutely thrilled to have been recognised with not one, but two awards at this year’s Consumer credit awards. These wins are especially meaningful because they’re based on feedback from the people who matter most, our clients. This recognition means so much to everyone at StepChange, and I’m so proud of our colleagues who work tirelessly every day to provide life-changing free debt advice to people facing problem debt. As we embark on our 2025-2030 strategy focused on achieving the best, long-term outcomes for our clients, these awards reaffirm the importance of our mission and the real impact we’re making for people across the UK.”
Jacqueline Dewey, CEO of Smart Money People said:
“Congratulations to StepChange for being awarded both Company of the year and Best financial support provider at this year's Consumer credit awards. This win is a testament to the incredible support it provides to thousands of people across the UK every year. StepChange offers free and non-judgemental debt advice and debt solutions, and helps those who need it to take control of their finances and become debt free.
In a time when falling into debt can happen all too easily, the service StepChange offers is more important than ever. Within the reviews on Smart Money People we can see StepChange’s customers praise the organisation for its practical, compassionate approach and long-standing commitment to putting people first. This is a well-deserved achievement, congratulations to the StepChange team.”