
IVA Impact on Credit Score
Concerned about your credit rating after entering an IVA? This guide explains what to expect and how to take control of your financial future.
At the Advice Centre Group, we’ve helped over 11,300 people break free from the burden of debt through Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs). Behind each number is a story a person or family burdened by debt, anxious about the future, and unsure where to turn. We’re proud to say that for thousands, an IVA wasn’t just a solution. It was a lifeline.
IVA registrations have grown over the last decade, showing that more people are turning to IVAs as a practical solution for debt. The chart below highlights how the number of IVAs has changed from 2014 to 2024.
It’s a reflection of the growing need for accessible debt solutions during uncertain times.
Source: Gov.uk
Debt can happen to anyone. Whether it’s due to redundancy, illness, rising living costs, or unexpected life changes, it often arrives without warning. And when it does, it can feel isolating and overwhelming.
IVAs offer a structured, legally protected path out of debt. They allow individuals to make manageable payments based on what they can afford, often resulting in a significant portion of their debt being written off.
According to recent data from the UK Insolvency Service:
Here are just a few testimonials from people whose lives have changed because of the IVA we helped set up:
“Absolutely brilliant! The whole process was explained perfectly and I was made to feel at ease throughout. A huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders.”
— Paul.
“From day one I was treated with understanding and respect. I now feel in control of my life again and I can finally breathe.”
— Zoe.
“This company changed my life. I was in so much debt and felt hopeless. They listened, never judged, and helped me find a plan I could manage. Forever grateful.”
— Mike.
(These reviews are taken from our verified Feefo reviews. Name is changed for Privacy)
There are many IVA providers to choose from, but here’s what makes us stand out:
It’s this hands-on, people-first approach that has made us one of the UK’s most trusted IVA providers.
You don’t have to face debt alone. Whether you owe £5,000 or £50,000, we can help you explore whether an IVA is the right fit.
Reach out today for a confidential, no-obligation chat. No pressure. Just expert advice, personalised support, and a plan you can believe in.
Because 11,300+ success stories started with a conversation.
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Concerned about your credit rating after entering an IVA? This guide explains what to expect and how to take control of your financial future.
A Debt Relief Order is a formal debt solution for individuals with low income, minimal assets, and relatively low debt levels.
A Debt Management Plan is an informal arrangement between you and your creditors to repay your debts at a rate you can afford.
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Advice Centre Group Ltd registered in England and Wales (14322979). Registered office: Second Floor A, Cheadle Place, Cheadle, Cheshire, England, SK8 2JX.
Adam Southard is authorised as a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner in the United Kingdom by the Insolvency Practitioners Association, We only provide advice after completing or receiving an initial fact find where the individual(s) concerned meet the criteria for one of our insolvency solutions, therefore, all advice regarding Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVA) is given in reasonable contemplation of an insolvency appointment.
Adam Southard is licensed to act as an Insolvency Practitioner in the UK by the Insolvency Practitioners Association. Office Holder No. 11930
Insolvency Practitioner Directory- Insolvency Practitioner Details (bis.gov.uk)
What you need to know about Individual Voluntary Arrangements
(Insolvency Service)
We provide solutions to individuals throughout the UK, We Will help recommend solutions available to your circumstances in which you can then make an informed decision about which solution you qualify for is best for you and your circumstances.