This analysis examines the perceptions of people who received CVA as part of their package of assistance, in relation to those who only received other forms of aid. Based on data from surveys of 2,063 respondents in February and March 2020, our analysis hones in on a few main themes: whether the aid provided allowed people to meet their main needs and live without aid in the future, how relevant the assistance was perceived to be, and whether people can communicate with and trust aid providers. These themes allow us to explore whether the expected benefits of CVA in terms of choice, dignity and self-reliance are borne out in practice.