CHRISTIANS AGAINST POVERTY

CAP is a UK Christian charity which specialises in debt counselling for people in financial difficulty.

As a parish we support CAP, who offer:

Job Clubs to help people back into work
Life Skills groups with practical tips for living well on a low income
Fresh Start courses for anyone wanting to break free from addictions or dependencies

We’re also delighted to welcome Stephen Hatch as CAP’s new local debt centre manager.

Want to find out more?

Click the buttons below to read a review of the past year and discover more about CAP…

CAP LIFE SKILLS COURSE
September 2025

The next Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Life Skills course starts on Wednesday 24th September at the Light & Life Centre.

This 8-week practical course is designed for anyone who finds it a challenge to live well on their income. Together we’ll explore:

✅ How to stay on top of household bills
✅ Making your money go further
✅ Eating well on a budget
✅ Growing in self-confidence
✅ Strengthening relationships

The course is completely free and includes a home-cooked meal at the end of every session. More details can be found on this document, including a week-by-week breakdown of what’s covered.

If you’d like to sign up, or have any questions, please get in touch with:

Andy Payne
St Austell Foodbank Manager
📞 07368 641686

andy@staustell.foodbank.org.uk