Young people who received the no-strings sum when leaving care also spent less on alcohol, tobacco and drugs Young people who received the no-strings sum when leaving care also spent less on alcohol, tobacco and drugs The first UK trial to test the impact of unconditional cash payments on homelessness found people given £2,000 were more likely to be happier, in stable housing and had stronger relationships six months later. The landmark study by the Policy Institute at King’s College London