Prisons Week 2026: Breaking the cycle of debt in Scottish prisons
This Prisons Week, discover how Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is delivering free debt help and financial restoration across two Scottish prisons.
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Fuel prices added to Google Maps for the first time as prices rise
Google Maps have released a new feature to help people compare their options as fuel prices rise. Find out how you can get support here.
Christians Against Poverty wins Excellence in Wellbeing award
CAP’s People and Place team has been recognised at the Yorkshire Excellence in HR Awards for creating a culture where people are supported, valued and encouraged to thrive.
Psalm 107:1: what does it say about thankfulness?
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Picture of Poverty
Over the past few years people’s already tight budgets have been stretched, with low incomes and high costs of essentials resulting in a concerning number of people now facing debt they do not know how to repay.
Drivers of Poverty
To understand the steps needed to end poverty in the UK, CAP examines the issue through the lens of the ‘drivers of poverty.’
What are Andy Burnham’s policy announcements so far and what more can be done?
New Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has vowed to ease the cost of living pressures on households across the UK and has already revealed a number of measures.
Northern Ireland £100 oil voucher scheme: CAP’s response
Read CAP’s response to the oil voucher scheme here.
CAP feeds into the 2026 Autumn Budget portal
CAP has submitted to the 2026 Autumn Budget portal.
Get energy bill support in Northern Ireland: Schemes, grants and funding
Feeling the strain of energy bills in Northern Ireland? Explore local support schemes, energy grants and free debt help from Christians Against Poverty (CAP) to ease the pressure.
