Christian charity helps 35,000 become debt-free

Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is celebrating 30 years of service, during which it has helped families clear over half a billion pounds of debt, given money or job coaching to over 100,000 people, and helped 35,000 become debt-free.

As CAP revealed in a new report, less than a quarter of their clients have the means to repay their debts in what is considered a suitable timeframe, down significantly from 40 per cent, 12 years ago. The level of debt clients owe has also soared, showing debt is a growing problem as the cost of living crisis continues to bite.

The organisation, which has given 80,000 people free debt advice, partners with about 1,000 local churches across the country and has provided crucial help to thousands of struggling families as economic challenges continue to plague many.