Rural Braintree resident's research

This research presents insights from research conducted with residents in rural Braintree during Oct-Dec 2022.

Little is known about hidden poverty and deprivation in rural areas. Therefore, the research seeks to explore the impact, the challenges this presents to residents within rural Braintree and the ideas they have on what would enable them to take opportunities and secure greater financial resilience. Residents were selected based on financial pressure and working age criteria.

Insights can be applied to other rural areas.