Coronavirus (COVID-19) » Resources for churches
Churches are responding to COVID-19 with generosity, creativity and compassion and we're committed to helping. Throughout this season we will be offering not only our own expertise in finance and supporting the vulnerable, but also providing guidance and signposting to other charities and organisations that we are currently working alongside who can offer other forms of specialist support.
Our hope is that we can use some of our expertise in working alongside the poor and marginalised for almost 25 years to equip you and your church, as you continue to offer the hope of Jesus in your communities.
This crisis can affect people in many different ways and present a variety of challenges.
So we've gathered together a list of other amazing organisations providing specialist support for individuals and churches.
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Relationships and Safeguarding pdf | 99KB | ![]() | |
Mental Health pdf | 108KB | ![]() | |
Church specific support pdf | 95KB | ![]() |
As a church leader, you will know the financial impact this crisis is having on individuals and families. It’s likely that you will know people in your own church and community facing financial difficulty.
These money management resources will help you to provide practical support for those struggling with their finances at this time.
As well as content to support you directly, we've included a talk that can be used in your church digital gathering. Here CAP's founder, John Kirkby, shares some practical tips and encouragements for your congregation during this time.
If you would like to arrange a live CAP Speaker for your digital gatherings, please head to this page.
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LINK | Church Leaders - how to support people in financial difficulty | ![]() | |
LINK | Money management talk for your digital gathering (Download) | ![]() | |
CAP Budgeting sheet pdf | 38KB | ![]() |
These resources are designed to share knowledge and experience that can help those in your church and community during this crisis.
Here you can also access a recent webinar series hosted by our friends at Gather. These feature specialists and unity leaders from various sectors sharing their wisdom on how the church can implement urgent strategies to support their towns and cities during and after the COVID-19 crisis.
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Loneliness support pack pdf | 106KB | ![]() | |
Recipes on a budget pdf | 3.5MB | ![]() | |
Activity ideas during lockdown pdf | 113KB | ![]() | |
Looking after yourself during lockdown pdf | 115KB | ![]() | |
Engaging Locally - A toolkit for working with your local authority pdf | 767KB | ![]() | |
LINK | Gather webinar one - Food poverty and debt relief | ![]() | |
LINK | Gather webinar two - Working with Civic Authorities | ![]() | |
LINK | Gather webinar three - United prayer for your city | ![]() | |
LINK | Gather webinar four - Mental health and bereavement strategies | ![]() | |
LINK | Gather webinar five - Sharing hope, finding faith | ![]() |
This resource is part of Pathways out of poverty, a wider project looking at equipping churches and individuals to serve their communities and empower those experiencing poverty to overcome their circumstances. Please look out for more information coming soon.
We've made this document customisable so you can add relevant local information too. Please open the document in Adobe Reader (available for free here) to edit the blue text boxes.
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Pathways out of Poverty booklet pdf | 972KB | ![]() |
Our Expert Voice guides have been produced so you can understand the changes affecting the vulnerable during this crisis, and serve your community with more clarity on the available support.
We will aim to update these guides when necessary throughout the duration of this crisis so you can stay up to date on the latest information.
You can also view the full contents list broken down by category here.
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What's happening with debt collection? pdf | 91KB | ![]() | |
What's happening with council tax collection? pdf | 101KB | ![]() | |
When to seek debt advice pdf | 97KB | ![]() | |
How to ask your creditors for forbearance pdf | 108KB | ![]() | |
Changes to rent to own pdf | 91KB | ![]() | |
Changes to pawnbroking loans pdf | 91KB | ![]() | |
Changes to overdrafts pdf | 95KB | ![]() | |
Changes to high cost short-term credit (Including payday loans) pdf | 93KB | ![]() | |
Changes to credit card and personal loan agreements pdf | 93KB | ![]() | |
Changes to buy-now pay-later pdf | 91KB | ![]() |
Our Expert Voice guides have been produced so you can understand the changes affecting the vulnerable during this crisis, and serve your community with more clarity on the available support.
We will aim to update these guides when necessary throughout the duration of this crisis so you can stay up to date on the latest information.
You can also view the full contents list broken down by category here.
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How to claim Universal Credit (and other benefits) pdf | 106KB | ![]() | |
Universal Credit advances: What you need to know pdf | 95KB | ![]() | |
Already claiming benefits? Find out about COVID-19 changes pdf | 97KB | ![]() |
Our Expert Voice guides have been produced so you can understand the changes affecting the vulnerable during this crisis, and serve your community with more clarity on the available support.
We will aim to update these guides when necessary throughout the duration of this crisis so you can stay up to date on the latest information.
You can also view the full contents list broken down by category here.
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Energy saving tips pdf | 91KB | ![]() | |
How to reduce your water bill pdf | 101KB | ![]() | |
Keeping your prepayment meter topped up pdf | 97KB | ![]() | |
What telecoms companies are doing for COVID-19 pdf | 100KB | ![]() |
Our Expert Voice guides have been produced so you can understand the changes affecting the vulnerable during this crisis, and serve your community with more clarity on the available support.
We will aim to update these guides when necessary throughout the duration of this crisis so you can stay up to date on the latest information.
You can also view the full contents list broken down by category here.
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How to let the Government know you're vulnerable pdf | 107KB | ![]() | |
Help for gig economy/zero hour contract workers pdf | 102KB | ![]() | |
Working Tax Credits and COVID-19 pdf | 108KB | ![]() | |
Scam awareness pdf | 101KB | ![]() |