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Christians Against Poverty – CAP

John Kirkby started Christians Against Poverty (CAP) in 1996 and Stockton Baptist Church has been partnering with this international organisation since 2015.

14 million people in the UK are living in poverty.  Let’s end UK poverty together.

CAP’s services include Debt Help; we offer practical advice to live well on a low income through CAP Life Skills groups, as well as supporting people stepping into employment through CAP Job Clubs and Money coaching.

Through a UK-wide network of CAP projects, CAP has a vision of transformed lives, thriving churches and an end to UK poverty.

For further information visit our website: https://capuk.org/

If you, a family member or friend needs debt help, call our Freephone number: 0800 328 0006

Use the Turn2Us Benefits Calculator: https://capuk.org/money-and-debt-advice/benefits-calculator

Christians Against Poverty

Money Saving Expert’s Martin Lewis says: “CAP are unsurpassed when it comes to the debt help they give people across the country. There’s nothing better to start you on the path to having more money in your pocket.”

CAP Money Coaching

Money coaching is a free service designed to empower you with the knowledge, skills, tools and confidence to better manage your finances. Anyone can benefit – from seasoned budgeting experts to those struggling to get to grips with their spending.

The materials have just been updated in September 2023 and the course is delivered using videos, discussions and a journal (that is free for participants to keep) and gives you access to online budgeting tools.

The group course is delivered over 4 weekly, 2 hour sessions covering the following 9 modules:

  1. Getting started
  2. Building your budget
  3. Balancing your budget
  4. Credit
  5. Navigating debt
  6. Using your budget
  7. Savings
  8. Smart spending
  9. Planning your next steps

For further information visit: https://capuk.org/get-help/money-coaching

To book onto the next Money coaching course at Stockton Baptist Church contact: katharinelam@capuk.org

CAP Job Club

A free club for job seekers offering friendly, practical support to help you step confidently into employment or to get you closer to the job market through voluntary and training opportunities.

COURSE, COACHING, COMMUNITY TIME.

The course is suitable for anyone who has a good knowledge of English language – including people seeking sanctuary. Please note that transport is not refunded and no childcare is available.

Looking forward to celebrating your new job! 

Your local CAP Job Club is a friendly place where you’ll get practical help and gain the tools you need to find work.

The 8 Steps to Employment course is delivered over 8 weekly sessions, 2-3 hours in duration using videos, discussions and a workbook (that is free for members to keep) covering the following topics: opportunities, training and educational courses or employment.

For further information visit: https://capuk.org/get-help/cap-job-clubs

To book onto the next Job Club course at Stockton Baptist Church call our Freephone number: 0800 328 0006 (option 2)

For further details and to find out when the next free course is starting, contact CAP Job Club Manager Katharine Lam at katharinelam@capuk.org or 07756 539210.