HISTORY OF CAP
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John Kirkby founded CAP in 1996 in response to the tremendous poverty he saw in his home city of Bradford. As a Christian, he believed God was calling him to use the skills gained through 17 years experience in the consumer finance industry to reach out to people suffering under the burden of debt. |
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John & Lizzie KirkbyIt was in June of 1996 that John believed God was calling him to sacrifice a lucrative career in the finance industry to start Christians Against Poverty. Armed with just a few pounds and a desire to use his financial knowledge to help the poor in his home town of Bradford, John set off on the incredible journey of CAP. John has overseen the growth and organisational development of the charity as well as pioneering the work in Australia and New Zealand.
“I am overwhelmed by what God has done. To see thousands of lives changed every year is truly wonderful. I do believe that God has given us a 21st Century answer to one of the most pressing social needs within society today. Jesus met people's needs with love, compassion and practical help. Our desire is to simply do the same and watch the miracles unfold. Please get involved in this amazing, God inspired ministry." John Kirkby, Founder and International Director |
CAP’s vision is to answer the national problem of debt in the UK by having at least one CAP centre operating in every major town and city by the year 2021.
Join John Kirkby on a behind the scenes tour of Jubilee Mill the headquarters of Christians Against Poverty. Watch the Jubilee Milll tour video here.
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– this is John Kirkby’s story of the adventure of starting CAP.
