Extension of free school meals welcomed by Christians Against Poverty
Christians Against Poverty welcomes “lifeline” free school meals expansion and urges further action on child poverty.
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The hidden crisis: mounting debts leave people in the UK lonely, isolated and frightened to leave their home
Ahead of Loneliness Awareness Week (9–15 June), debt help charity, Christians Against Poverty is releasing a new report revealing the devastating impact debt and poverty is having on people
A statement from Christians Against Poverty on the announcement of new Pope Leo XIV
A statement from Christians Against Poverty on the announcement of new Pope Leo XIV
A statement from Christians Against Poverty on the death of Pope Francis
A statement from Christians Against Poverty on the death of Pope Francis.
Spring Statement: Government welfare cuts lacking compassion and care for most vulnerable
Free debt advice charity, who help people living in poverty, worried more people will be pushed into deeper debt as a result of welfare cuts confirmed in Spring Statement
Charity worries welfare cuts may push more of the most vulnerable into debt
Christians Against Poverty welcomes efforts to help people into work and the Universal Credit rise but is concerned about the impact future changes will have on those with complex needs on low incomes
CAP’s response to Ofgem energy cap rise (25 February 2025)
Concerns rise for people already unable to pay for food and energy.
Over 17 million in the UK suffering with daily financial anxiety
“Budget not Blues” campaign offers support for people anxious about their finances, as new CAP research shows many are worrying about being unable to pay for food, electricity and other essentials.
New campaign launching to help parents teach kids essential budgeting skills
During Talk Money Week (4–8 November), Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is providing parents with free resources to help kick start their kids’ journey to financial freedom
Christians Against Poverty Autumn Budget reaction
This blog explains some of CAP’s policy asks in relation to the Autumn Budget. It covers the announcements that we welcome as positive but also where more needs to be done to address poverty in the UK.
