Christians Against Poverty

Christians Against Poverty' are passionate about releasing people in our nation from a life sentence of debt, poverty and its causes. CAP offers several different services. 

Since the organisation was founded in 1996, it has been best known for offering free debt counselling for people in financial difficulty.Since 2021, Trinity Chippenham hosts a designated CAP Debt Centre; a free service set up to help bring hope, and release individuals and families from debt. It is managed by Maria, who is one of our regulars. You don't have to be a Christian for us to help you.  

To find out more about CAP visit capuk.org

We are so thankful to Wiltshire Community Foundation and Chippenham Borough Lands Charity for significant funding that helped us launch the Chippenham CAP Centre.
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Debt Help

CAP provides free, expert debt advice, and will help you understand your options and choose the best route for you to become debt free.  If you are struggling with unmanageable debt, you can ring our New Enquiries Team on 0800 328 0006 to get booked in with your local centre.  

For more information about our debt help service click here and to look at our latest Client Report click here. 
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Money Coaching Courses

Money coaching courses are free and designed to empower everyone with the knowledge, skills, tools and confidence to better manage finances. Anyone can benefit – from seasoned budgeting experts to those struggling to get to grips with their spending. The course is usually over 3 sessions (2 hours each) and the topics covered include: 
  • How to build and balance a household budget. 
  • Learn how to structure your finances using a system proven to work 
  • Find ways to save more and get the most out of your spare cash
  • Learn how to use credit wisely and navigate unmanageable debt
  • Explore the difference between essential and optional expenses, and find ways to realistically cut costs
  • Unlimited access to a mobile-friendly budget worksheet.
To find out more click here and to book your place contact Nick Childerhouse on 07731 864691 or email nickchilderhouse@capuk.org. 
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CAP Cafe
Our CAP Cafe is every Wednesday morning (10am - 12pm) at Station Hill Baptist Church. We offer free refreshments, crafts, children's activities and games each week, and there is always a warm welcome and a chance to chat.  On a drop-in basis, we offer an opportunity for a confidential chat with one of our debt or money coaches for those struggling with their finances.

Chippenham CAP Centre Team

Maria Baker

Debt Centre Manager

Miriam Ovens

Trustee

Dave Jeffery

Trustee

Tim Jones

Trustee

Andy Cordle

Trustee

Events

Pre-loved Clothes Event
28Sep

Pre-loved Clothes Event

  •  28/09/2024 03:00 PM - 28/09/2024 05:00 PM
  •   Hardenhuish School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, UK

Come along and help yourself to some preloved adults and children’s clothes and accessories (donating items is optional). There will also be free refreshments with the opportunity to donate towards the work of CAP in Chippenham. Click read more to find out details for donating clothes, getting involved in helping out on the day and to let us know you are planning on coming along. We look forward to seeing you there!

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CAP Money Course - Free
28Sep

CAP Money Course - Free

  •  28/09/2021 10:15 AM
  •   Station Hill, Chippenham, UK

This is a revolutionary money management course that teaches people budgeting skills and a simple, cash-based system that really works. Our first course will be delivered at Station Hill Baptist Church on Tuesday 28th September, Tuesday 5th October and Tuesday 12th October from 10.15 - 12.00.

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