Christians Against Poverty (CAP) UK

NEW CLIENT REPORT 🚨 'The hidden crisis: mounting debts leave people in the UK lonely, isolated and frightened to leave their home.' Our new report reveals the devastating impact of debt on mental health. Read more here: capuk.org/clientreport

We welcome the #KingsSpeech goal that no child be held back by poverty. Building “a country fair for all” is vital, but families in debt need more than warm words. Gov missed a key chance to introduce independent enforcement regulation & protect the most vulnerable. ⚖️🏛️

1 in 4 children are still trapped in poverty.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 CAP is helping families across Scotland find hope through debt advice and practical support. Ask candidates in your area how they’ll tackle poverty if they are elected as your MSP. Let’s make poverty stop with us. 🗳️❌

With high unemployment and people in Wales pulled into spiralling problem debt, at CAP we're remaining committed to ending UK poverty. Ask your Senedd candidates how they're working with local churches and what they plan to do to tackle poverty - Poverty stops with us.🗳️❌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

We did it!💪After years of campaigning, the government has announced major reforms to council tax collection: liability order fees capped at £100, longer timelines before enforcement, and promised new statutory steps councils must take.💚

We’re praying that God guides our votes and puts the right people in positions of authority for this time. Let’s pray that those elected would be moved to keep poverty high on the agenda. capuk.org/news-and-blog/…

April is a big month for your finances. This year, there is some welcome news as energy bills fall and many benefit payments go up. 🔗 capuk.org/news-and-blog/…

For 30yrs, CAP has worked with UK churches to bring hope & freedom to those trapped in debt & poverty. We’re now coming alongside @CMA_MoneyAdvice, under a new CAP Group, to reach more people with free, compassionate, face-to-face debt help. 🔗 capuk.org/capgroup

Problem debt affects confidence, wellbeing and employment prospects. Any strategy to increase employment must address financial hardship too. Read our report & policy recommendations 👇 capuk.org/barriers-to-wo… #Debt #BarriersToEmployment

Across England and Wales, too many older people are struggling to afford their water bills. We're calling for a national social tariff for water in England and Wales to fix this unfair system. Sign our petition: campaigns.independentage.org/page/187255/pe…

When essentials cost more than income, moving into work becomes even harder. Around 13.6 million UK adults report having a deficit budget, and that financial strain can limit opportunities to progress and move into work. Read the full findings 👇 capuk.org/barriers-to-wo… #Poverty

Around 23.7 million UK adults report regularly feeling anxious about their finances. Financial insecurity and employment barriers are deeply connected. Money worries shape people’s ability to seek and sustain work. Read more 👇 capuk.org/barriers-to-wo… #CostOfLiving

There’s clear demand for face-to-face, relational support to move into work. We are proud to offer in-person support to help people on their journey into work. Find out more about CAP Job Clubs: capuk.org/get-help/job-c… #EmploymentSupport

Read an overview, insights and takeaways from the Spring Forecast here: capuk.org/news-and-blog/…

Communities and churches across the UK are providing face-to-face support that changes lives. But we can’t do this alone. We need a national strategy that tackles debt, restores confidence, and opens real pathways into good work. #SpringStatement

Following the #SpringStatement, CAP warns of a looming debt and self-esteem crisis. See full press statement here: capuk.org/news-and-blog/…