Belfast Central CAP Centre – 10 clients debt–free
The Belfast Central Cap Centre is an initiative of local Church of Ireland Parishes and works out of Willowfield Parish Church.
Centre Manager, Heather Purdy, reports that 2015 was a good year for 10 of their CAP clients who went debt–free. She says: “Some of them have been working with us for a number of years while others only a number of months but the result is the same – a debt–free 2016. Some are also now active members of their local church. CAP services do work!”
The Belfast Telegraph recently reported that research done by the Money Advice Service into the local debt landscape found that around 15% of the adult population – 217,000 people – are currently over–indebted.
Of that figure, only 11% are actually getting help, leaving a staggering 193,000 adults with serious financial problems who are not accessing debt advice.
CAP research has found that 28% of people will be struggling with their finances this month. Just think: one in four people you know and love could be secretly carrying around a huge burden of worry and debt.
So many people wait for up to three years to ask for help because they think no–one can help them. Most clients hear about CAP through word of mouth. You could be the vital link that gets them the help they so desperately need through CAP.
If you are, or you know of someone who is struggling with debt, please get in touch on our helpline number: 0800 328 0006.
The service is free, confidential and local. Imagine if 2016 could be a debt–free year for someone you know.
About CAP
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is a national debt counselling charity working through a network of 230 Centres, based in local churches throughout the UK, with 14 Centres in Northern Ireland.
CAP aims to demonstrate God’s love in action by providing sustainable poverty relief through debt counselling, expert advice and practical help. CAP’s unique ‘hands on’ approach empowers people to help themselves out of poverty and to be released from the fear, oppression and worry generated by overwhelming debts. Additionally, CAP provides sustainable poverty relief by teaching clients vital budgeting skills that will last a lifetime.