CAP’s response to Ofgem energy cap rise (25 February 2025)
Concerns rise for people already unable to pay for food and energy.
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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
Autumn Statement 2024 date announced: What we’re calling for
Press release: Ahead of the Autumn Statement, CAP calls for a new energy repayment scheme to prevent families from going cold this winter.
Millions at breaking point as “shockingly low incomes” leave them hungry and without the basics
New research report reveals millions living on shockingly low incomes in the UK.
Christians Against Poverty “deeply concerned” over latest Ofgem energy price cap increase
Following today’s Ofgem announcement that average energy bills are set to rise by 10% from October, Christians Against Poverty’s Chief Executive Officer, Stewart McCulloch has voiced the charity’s concerns.
Christians Against Poverty reveals “heartbreak” of surging demand for help, as it launches appeal
Emergency appeal sees frontline teams describe how surging demand and complex client cases are pushing them to their limits
King’s Speech: CAP welcomes commitments to raising living standards but wants to see tackling poverty a priority
The Government’s commitment to improving living standards needs to prioritise measures to support those on the lowest incomes
Election reaction: Charity leader urges MPs to meet with people impacted by poverty
Free debt advice charity is urging UK Government Ministers and MPs to visit one of the 250 debt centres to see first hand how poverty is devastating lives and how local churches are standing in the gap
