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A former CAP client, now debt free. She has bright red hair and colourful top, and is smiling enthusiastically with her hands in the air.

It’s very important to speak out. I have done several interviews for radio and TV news and I know I have helped others in sharing my story! CAP really did save my life and get me out of the darkest place. 

Julie, after sharing her experiences of debt and poverty in South Wales 
We want people with experience of debt and poverty to be central to everything we do at CAP. 

Your lived experience of debt and poverty is a vital part of tackling poverty in the UK, and creating a society where everyone can have life to the full.

Whether it’s sharing your story to raise awareness of debt and poverty, joining a panel to help improve our services, or featuring in a fundraising campaign to raise vital funds to help even more people, your voice is crucial in the fight against UK poverty.

Note: if you’d like to share your experiences but remain anonymous, it’s also possible to do this – we’d still love to hear from you.

Want to share your experiences? Fill in our contact form today and someone from our Communications team will get in touch with you.

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Sharing your story, your way

One CAP storyteller explores how sharing her experience gave her a new found confidence, while knowing she was making a difference in the fight against UK poverty.

Storyteller: I’d like to tell you why telling your story with CAP is so important. When I was first starting to tell my story, I was worried, as I didn’t want my name or my face to be used. They completely understood, and my story was put out anonymously.

I have now had my story on the radio, which has helped spread the word of CAP. I’ve also been involved in panel sessions, helping CAP to work better, and giving my ideas on how CAP can change and make it easier for everyone to be able to access them.

I’ve found that telling my story to help CAP had not just helped them, but also helped me to see how far I’d come in my debt journey. If you’re thinking about doing your story or helping out on the panels, I’d say do it. It’s one of the best things you can do and will help you build your confidence.

CAP are supportive, kind and understanding, and they are so grateful to all of us who help. The more stories we share, the more people we can help get out of debt. Join us in making CAP the best debt agency. Thank you.

CAP really helped me. You wouldn’t believe how much my mental health suffered and how I feel now. I’m a changed woman. I’m a changed mother. It’s important to speak out not only for your mental health but for your family and yourself. 

Julie, after sharing her experiences of debt and poverty in South Wales 

Ways you can get involved and share your experiences:

Share your experience of poverty and debt, and of how CAP helped you, to encourage and inspire supporters across the UK. This could involve being featured in a fundraising campaign – for example, our Christmas appeal – and include a combination of video, photography, written content for printed mailings, the CAP website or social media.

Speak up about your experiences of debt and​poverty related issues, and promote the work of CAP via the media. This could mean featuring in a news article, on the radio or on TV.

Be part of the decision-making process for short-term or one-off projects, such as user testing our website, or developing new course materials.

Work with CAP on a regular basis to share your experience, and have your say towards a variety of topics – for example, improving CAP’s debt help service.

Supported by our team, you might get the opportunity to talk to external groups such as MPs, Parliament or energy companies about the things that have influenced your experience of debt/​poverty, such as the cost of gas and electricity, the benefit cap or low wages. You can be a part of creating solutions for the future that could impact the whole of the UK.

Four CAP storytellers standing outside Westminster, holding signs that say 'Pushed under, pushed out' and 'Christians Against Poverty' as part of CAP's 'Pushed under, pushed out' campaign
Four storytellers outside Westminster after sharing their experiences as part of CAP’s ​‘Pushed under, pushed out’ campaign, exploring the link between debt, poverty and living standards.

I believe there is hope for a future where poverty doesn’t exist and people can live their lives free from the despair it causes, if we all do our bit. 

Julie, after sharing her experiences of debt and poverty in South Wales 

If you would like to share your experiences, please fill in our contact form.

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By filling in the form, you’re letting us know you’re happy for someone from our Communications team to get in touch with you. Our friendly team will support you and give you the opportunity to use your voice in the ways that best work for you.

If you are unable to fill in this form online, please email us on [email protected] or call Lydia, our Stories Researcher on 01274 760817.

Other ways to get involved 

Campaign with us 

Campaigning is a vital way we can fight back against UK poverty. Will you join us? 

Pray with us 

Join us in praying for an end to UK poverty and the work of CAP through the local church with free resources. 

Get involved 

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