" As a single parent with three children and a granddaughter, I was working full time trying to keep things afloat, but I was gradually getting more and more into debt. I was diagnosed with depression and the debts were making it worse. Last June I woke up one morning and didn’t want to get out of bed."

"I’d had enough of life. I wanted the light to go out. My life made no sense and I had no purpose."

"Then a friend told me about CAP and how they might be able to help me. A few days later, I made the call and spoke to Andy (Bracknell Centre Manager). Everything changed after he came to my house. He released me from so much pressure. He did not judge or make me feel bad because I was in debt. "

"Andy didn’t flinch when he saw all my bills, he just said, ‘Don’t worry, we can handle it’. CAP came at just the right time as I had just lost my job. They paid for my shopping until my benefits came through and Andy worked out a budget on my reduced income. It was so reassuring to know that, by sticking to my budget and paying into my CAP Account, all my bills and debts would be taken care of. "

"I didn’t have many friends, so I really needed my support worker, Di, who has been wonderful. She took me out for coffee and walks with her dogs. It really helped to go out instead of staying in and worrying."

"My life is so different now. It’s so much calmer and less stressful."

"I went to Bracknell Family Church and as I walked through the door I felt different. I cried as I realised I was meant to be there. In October 2007, I did the Alpha course and at the away day I was prayed with."

"I am getting baptised on Easter Sunday because I want everyone to know I am committed to Jesus Christ. My heart tells me that this is my completion of throwing away the old and bringing in the new. I know God knows what is best for my life and this is the right way to start my new life."