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Local debt advice experts are ready to give free debt advice to anyone in need of help
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Being in debt can seem overwhelming and can quickly lead to severe financial uncertainty and stress affecting your mental health. But don’t suffer in silence, there are a number of organisations that can provide expert help to get you on secure financial footing. One of these free debt advice agencies is Christians Against Poverty (CAP), who have recently set up new centres in Ayrshire to meet the growing demand for their services.
Sandy Dickson, debt centre manager for Irvine and three towns, based at Fullerton Parish Church said: “We are a local, personalised service with face-to-face consultations taking place safely for people struggling with debt.
Have you experienced any of these ‘financial shocks’ over the past year?
By Vicky Shaw,
For many people, the past year has caused a huge range of financial stresses and strains – whether that’s meant constantly checking their bank balance, or lying awake at night worrying about bills, or losing their job.
Just thinking about our finances is enough to make more than half (52%) of us feel anxious, while two in five people (39%) say having a discussion about financial matters can make their heart rate quicken, according to a survey by MoneySuperMarket.com. Three in 10 (30%) meanwhile find the reality of looking at their bank statements an unpleasant experience.
Mum and daughter set to rack up the miles in running feat for Forth Valley debt charity
Helen Laing and her sister Sarah have been sticking to their fundraising plans - despite living miles away from each other.
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Helen Laing and daughter Susan have been doing 5k throughout the month of March (Image: Christians Against Poverty)
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1/1 MONEY left by a lifelong Southampton resident will enable his local church to become a beacon of hope in the post-pandemic era. Retired teacher John Shepard, who died aged 94 in 2018, lived in Bitterne all his life and began attending Holy Saviour Church in his youth. Now a legacy left by Mr Shepard is helping to fund an extension to the church room. The size of his donation has not been disclosed. Church members are hoping the extra space will enable people to come together and support each other following the isolation and loneliness caused by the pandemic. The extension will provide the community with much-needed space that groups in the area can hire. It will also enable the provision of a cafe, debt centre and food bank.