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Almost £1m of debt cleared in decade, charity says

Almost £1m of debt cleared in decade, charity says

Summary

A charity in Surrey, called Christians Against Poverty (CAP), has helped people clear nearly £1 million in personal debt over the last decade. The demand for their services continues to grow, with many upcoming appointments already booked.

Key Facts

  • Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is a charity helping people with personal debt issues.
  • The CAP debt center in Epsom and Ewell has supported people in clearing £972,413 in debt over the past 10 years.
  • The debt center opened in July 2015 at St Barnabas Church in Epsom.
  • CAP offers services both at the church and by visiting people at home.
  • Demand for CAP’s services is high, and many appointments are already scheduled into the summer.
  • CAP collaborates with other organizations like Citizens Advice and StepChange to assist people in financial need.
  • A person helped by CAP described struggling with overwhelming debt, with all income going to pay off various creditors.

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