CAP, Christians Against Poverty

Churches across the UK are committed to tackling the causes of poverty in their local area by partnering with CAP and providing free debt help and community groups.

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CAP Debt Centre, Cambridge

CAP has been operating on a reduced service in Cambridge for the last few years, and a number of churches have been looking for suitable ways to restart the service fully.

Thankfully volunteers from Hope / St George's church in Chesterton have faithfully kept the service running, but it cannot support everyone who needs to access the service across the city.

In October 2024 Chris Tanton, the pastor of Lamb church, was appointed as the new CAP Debt Centre Manager for Cambridge.

This is the start of additional support from CAP for those in poverty in Cambridge, and we would love for many churches to join us!

There is now a regular monthly article from CAP in the blog posts here.

Vision

Christians Against Poverty (CAP UK) equips churches with the tools and expertise to support local people who are facing debt and other financial challenges, as well as campaigning relentlessly for an end to UK poverty. Driven by an unwavering Christian faith, CAP believes deeply in the value of people and is determined to see dignity reclaimed, hope reignited and a future that’s brighter for all of us.

Churches are partnering with Christians Against Poverty (CAP UK) to support local people here in Cambridge who are facing unmanageable debt. We’ve seen how poverty robs people of dignity, hope and opportunities, and together with CAP we’re determined to fight back. We are currently expanding the Cambridge provision and would love to see more people and churches partnering with us in various ways – particularly through prayer, volunteering as befrienders, and financial support. The service is free for clients to access but depends upon the generosity of others.

Visit capuk.org to find out more.

If you are looking for help with debt and would like to book an appointment, please call our New Enquiries team on 0800 328 0006.

For other enquiries, including information about volunteering and expressions of support, please contact Chris Tanton, 07884986793, christophertanton@capuk.org

Other resources and sources of help with the cost of living exist across the city through other charities and partners. If CAP is not the right help for you, the page here has some other useful recommendations in Cambridge city.