Our impact

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We’ve been here for 30 years. And we’ll be here for 30 more.

Poverty destroys lives. It robs people of joy, hope and opportunities. That’s why we’ve been advocating for, and supporting people experiencing debt and poverty since 1996. For 30 years, friendly, local churches have helped tens of thousands of people find a way out of poverty and into a new future. 

CAP isn’t stopping until every person is living a dignified, hope-filled life, free from poverty and the despair it brings.

Over the last 30 years:

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35,000
people have become debt free 
100,000
homes have been visited for the first time 
80,000
people have received expert debt advice 
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4,000
churches have partnered with CAP to deliver life-changing help in their community 
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100,000
people have taken part in a money coaching session 
£500 million 
pounds’ worth of debt has been written off for or paid back by our clients 

*Estimated based on available records

CAP employees, Claire Cowles & Martin Cowles, at Bradford Support Hub, smiling at the camera

Churches have taken CAP’s resources and expertise to create a tapestry of support across their local area. People left feeling frayed and threadbare by poverty have been stitched into loving communities, where they can thrive and flourish. 

Claire Cowles (Head of Strategic and Digital Communications) and Martin Cowles (Head of Impact) 
CAP client, Bea, stood outside her local church in their garden, smiling at the camera

You know, when it’s been a rainy day and the sun comes out? That’s how it felt, like we’d come out the dark into the light 

Bea, now debt free 

CAP’s impact across the UK

Poverty is ruthless. But we won’t sit back and let it destroy lives. So we’re equipping UK churches to take on debt and poverty in their communities. And lives are being transformed.

I’ve found so much love, support and understanding.’

Seeing my kids happy again, that’s like winning the lottery.’

I can move forward with my life now.’

Going debt free happened so quickly I still can’t believe it.’

We’re campaigning relentlessly for change. For those that need us now, and for generations to come.

Join us. Together, we can turn our belief into action and end poverty for all.

Our latest reports

Client report 2026: Stronger together

Read our latest client report, exploring 30 years of UK poverty and how support is weaving hope back into people’s lives. 

Find our latest client report here

Read our annual reports

We’re committed to being transparent and open about how we use our supporters’ money. 

Find our annual reports and accounts here

Our policy and research work

Our policy and research team campaign and publish research to change policy and advocate for people in debt and on low incomes.

Some of our recent successes include:

  • Ensuring access to affordable debt relief for thousands
  • Ending unfair prepayment meter charges
  • Reducing the debt deduction rate for low income households

Latest policy and research updates

Find out what we’ve been working on lately

Stronger together: What will you do?

CAP isn’t stopping until every person is living a dignified, hope-filled life, free from poverty and the despair it brings. 

Think what we could do with you on board too. Are you in?

If you want to stop poverty in its tracks and transform lives

Donate today to bring hope and light to those trapped in the darkness of debt and poverty

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Where to get information and financial support

No one should face debt or poverty alone. If you or someone you know is in debt or is in need of financial support, we’re here to help. 

At Christians Against Poverty, we work alongside local churches to provide free, FCA-authorised debt advice, money coaching workshops, job clubs and life skills groups.

Simply fill in your postcode below to find a CAP debt centre near you.

Find your local CAP Debt Help

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