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International Christian charity leader, Lisa Pearce, announced as interim CEO at Christians Against Poverty

International Christian charity leader, Lisa Pearce, will be joining CAP as Interim Chief Executive in July, following the news that current CEO, Paula Stringer, will be moving to a new role at the BBC.

Press releases

4 May 2023

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UK facing personal debt crisis as new data reveals impact of rising costs

Christians Against Poverty say the UK is facing a personal debt crisis as its latest YouGov polling reveals 7.9 million people are using credit to cope with rising costs.

Press releases

25 April 2023

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Cost of living: two thirds of local communities see an increase in poverty (national)

New CAP YouGov poll reveals vast majority of the UK population think fighting poverty should be a priority as new campaign launches to fund the fight.

Press releases
Cost of living
Debt

28 March 2023

Spring Budget ignores reality of increasing poverty levels

UK Government’s budget fails to address reality that poverty is getting worse and that tackling it demands ‘bold initiatives’.

Press releases
Cost of living
Energy

15 March 2023

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Demand for emergency food aid soars amidst cost of living crisis

Debt help charity issues a stark warning as latest figures reveal food scarcity is forcing people across Scotland to go hungry.

Press releases
Cost of living

6 February 2023

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New benefits calculator reveals £6 million in unclaimed support

Christians Against Poverty’s new online service is revealing millions in benefits and income support are being left unclaimed by households, despite many facing mounting bills and debts.

Press releases
Benefits

25 January 2023

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Statement on CAP’s funding challenges

Redundancies being looked at in response to challenges faced across the charity sector

Press releases

12 January 2023

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Charity warns deductions are forcing people deeper into debt this winter

Scottish debt help charity calls on Scottish Government to pause deductions on social security in the upcoming Scottish Budget.

Press releases
Cost of living
Energy

13 December 2022

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New report: vulnerable households forced to use credit to survive

Single parents, people with disabilities and those facing terminal illness are among groups at most risk of needing to use credit to cover essential costs to stay alive this winter.

Press releases
Cost of living

23 November 2022

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Autumn Statement response from Christians Against Poverty (CAP)

In response to today’s Autumn Statement, UK debt and policy expert, Christians Against Poverty said that despite welcome elements, the UK Government has also missed longer-term opportunities to help those on low incomes.

Press releases
Policy updates

17 November 2022

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