No one should lose sleep because of debt

Name: Christians Against Poverty UK
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CAP client, Stevie, sat on the edge of his bed, leaning over with his face in his hands. The photo has a dark contrast to it.

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could provide essential suicide support training for a local CAP worker every month

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could answer 5 calls to our helpline, bringing hope and support to those in financial crisis

could make a face-to-face debt coach appointment available

could provide essential suicide support training for two local CAP workers

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The stress of debt doesn’t switch off when the lights go out.

Trigger warning: includes the topic of suicide

When debt keeps you awake at night, it can feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world alone on your shoulders.

Across the UK, thousands of people are lying awake worrying about bills, letters and phone calls they just cannot face.

In our 2025 client report*, we found that because of debt:

89%

of clients lost sleep

85%

of clients felt isolated

49%

of clients had considered suicide as a way out of debt

When nights like this stretch into weeks and months, the pressure of debt can become overwhelming. What starts as worry and sleepless nights can spiral into isolation, fear and despair. For some people, the weight of debt becomes so heavy that they begin to believe there is no way out.

Your gift today could be a lifeline to someone whose debts have pushed them to their limits.

Stevie’s story

How Stevie found the lifeline he needed

After paying my rent and bills, I just didn’t have enough left to survive on. My finances were spinning out of control.

I made a decision to end my life, and I very nearly went through with it. I honestly thought that was the only way to be free from debt. I thank God that some kind people from my community stepped in and led me to the help I needed.

CAP client, Stevie, sat with his CAP debt coach in his living room. They are both looking at each other and smiling

When Simon came to my home to talk about the debt help they offer in partnership with CAP, that was the moment the darkness started to lift for me.

It was the biggest relief being able to pay off the debts a bit more each month. And then, at the end of last year, I became debt free!

CAP client, Stevie, walking next to his debt coach, Colin, on his street. They are both looking at each other and smiling

I still think about how different it might have been, if people like Simon hadn’t been there when I was at my lowest.

It’s because of you, and supporters like you, that I’m still here. Will you give a lifeline for someone else who has lost hope today?

If you or someone you know is affected by the issues discussed here, help is available

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*Stats are from CAP’s client report: No time to lose, published 2025

Photos by Tom Price

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