Business Details
16 Years
experience
Emergency
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Free Debt Help and Poverty Relief Across the UK
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is a national charity dedicated to tackling poverty in the UK through practical, compassionate solutions. Since 2010, we have helped over 33,000 individuals achieve debt freedom by offering tailored financial advice, budgeting support, and community-based initiatives. Our mission is rooted in empowering churches to become catalysts for change, providing job clubs, life skills training, and emergency food aid to families in crisis. With a team of accredited professionals, we combine financial expertise with a deep understanding of the social and emotional challenges of poverty. Our work extends beyond immediate relief, focusing on long-term financial education to prevent future debt cycles.Partnering with local churches, we deliver free, accessible services that restore dignity and hope to those facing hardship. Recognized by the Financial Conduct Authority, our approach emphasizes transparency, ethical practices, and community collaboration. We advocate for systemic change through policy research and campaigns while maintaining a Christ-centred ethos of compassion and inclusivity. Our impact is evidenced by client testimonials highlighting transformed lives and sustainable financial independence. By addressing both the symptoms and root causes of poverty, we strive to create a society where no family faces hunger or despair.
Services
Debt Help
Money Coaching
Job Clubs
Life Skills Training
Emergency Food Aid
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer free, expert debt help accredited by the Financial Conduct Authority.
- Our church partnerships provide community-based, accessible support nationwide.
- We deliver tailored money coaching to prevent future financial crises.
- Emergency food aid reaches families in urgent need during critical times.
- Over 33,000 people have achieved debt freedom through our programmes since 2010.
Associations and certifications
- Financial Conduct Authority
What people say
Debt free success
Budgeting made simple
Emergency aid received
Church partnerships effective
Financial freedom achieved
Services
Debt Help
Our accredited debt specialists provide personalized plans to eliminate unmanageable debts. We negotiate with creditors, create affordable repayment schedules, and offer ongoing support until complete financial freedom is achieved. This service has helped over 33,000 individuals since 2010.
Money Coaching
One-to-one coaching sessions equip clients with budgeting skills and financial literacy. We develop tailored strategies to maximize income, manage expenses, and build savings, preventing future debt cycles through practical money management education.
Job Clubs
Local church-based job clubs offer CV workshops, interview preparation, and job search assistance. Our mentors provide ongoing support to help individuals gain sustainable employment and improve their financial independence through work.
Life Skills Training
Practical workshops teach essential skills for living well on low incomes. Topics include meal planning, energy efficiency, and emotional resilience, addressing both material needs and personal development for families in crisis.
Emergency Food Aid
Immediate food parcels are distributed through local churches to families facing acute hunger. This urgent intervention provides nutritional essentials while connecting recipients with longer-term financial and emotional support services.
Questions
How can Christians Against Poverty help with debt problems?
We provide free, accredited debt advice and personalized repayment plans through our network of local church partners across the UK.
What support exists for families facing hunger?
Emergency food aid is available through our church partnerships, providing immediate nutritional support to families in crisis situations.
Are your financial services accessible nationwide?
Yes, we operate across the UK through local churches offering debt help, job clubs, and financial education in communities.
How do you prevent future financial crises?
Money coaching and life skills training equip individuals with budgeting expertise and practical tools to maintain financial stability long-term.
Can churches get involved in your poverty relief work?
Churches can partner with us to deliver debt help, host job clubs, and distribute emergency aid while receiving training and resources.
What impact has your charity made since 2010?
Over 33,000 people have become debt free through our programmes, with ongoing support helping families achieve lasting financial independence.
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