Match funding for Dereham Baptists’ debt centre 

The Christians Against Poverty Debt Centre in Dereham, run in conjunction with Dereham Baptist Church, has been selected by the Aviva Community Fund for their match-funding, to further their work with those in the community who are struggling with debts.

The Debt Centre has been active in the community this year, attending a community event at Dereham library, running a money coaching course in the Green Pastures Community Hub, and enjoying a free hot meal the Love Dereham Community Lunch.
 
The free CAP Money Coaching courses are central to what they do, and the Aviva match-funding means that all donations received until 18 May 2024 will be doubled (up to £250 per household), which will enable their vital work in the community to continue.
 
Catherine Weatherill, Community Links Coordinator at Dereham Debt Centre, said, “Many people don’t think they’re entitled to claim benefits, but a huge number of individuals who've used the benefit calculator on CAP's website have collectively found more than £100 million of additional annual income over the past year. We would like everyone living in Dereham and the surrounding villages to know that there is free debt help available - they don’t need to suffer in silence.”
 
The Dereham Debt Centre newsletter explains the four main reasons for debt and how they can be tackled. These are low incomes, unexpected circumstances, physical and mental health struggles, and needing of budgeting support. The debt centre coaches are trained to advise on all these issues.
 
To provide support for the Dereham Debt Centre’s vital debt help and budgeting courses, and have your donations doubled by Aviva, click here.
 
If you are in need of finance support, help is available in the following ways:

• If you are interested in attending a Money Coaching Course please visit complete the google form to register your interest.
• For free debt help phone 0800 328 0006 or visit capuk.org.
• For more about the community lunches, e-mail  hello@lovedereham.org.uk

 
Read our previous story about the Dereham Debt Centre

The above photo shows (L-R) Catherine Weatherill (Community Links Coordinator at Dereham Debt Centre), Morgan Cockbill (Money Coach and Dereham Debt Centre Manager) and Nigel Bayley (lead minister of Dereham Baptist Church), and is courtesy of Dereham CAP.
 

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