Housing group reports £1.93 in social value for every £1 invested, alongside £5.4m in public purse savings. Tony McDonough reports

Livv Housing Group generated almost £64.8 million in social value across Knowsley and the wider Liverpool City Region during 2025/26, according to its latest social accounts report. The report shows that every £1 invested in social impact generated £1.93 in social value. 

Livv’s employment, health, wellbeing and independent-living initiatives also delivered £5.4 million in public purse savings, helping to reduce demand on public services.

Some of achievements the report highlighted include:

• 3,463 customers were supported to improve their financial wellbeing and resilience
• 295 people gained employment with support from Livv
• 856 customers were supported to remain independent in their homes for longer
• 2,847 customers were helped to improve social inclusion and access wider opportunities
• 2,716 young people were supported to increase their aspirations and achieve their potential

Lisa Olsen, Executive Director of Customer Insight at Livv Housing Group, said: “Supporting more than 3,400 customers to improve their financial wellbeing is a significant achievement, particularly at a time when many households continue to face financial pressures.

“We are proud to have generated £64.8 million in social value this year. Behind that figure are thousands of positive outcomes – helping people become more financially resilient, improve their wellbeing and access new opportunities.”

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Livv delivered the results through community programmes and partnerships spanning employment and skills, financial support, health and wellbeing, and investment in local social enterprises through the Livv and Flourish Fund.

Its Livv in Your Community programme invested £71,750 in 14 local organisations during the year. The funding helped 1,224 customers reduce social isolation and build stronger connections within their communities.