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Christians Against Poverty launches urgent appeal to help Britain’s most vulnerable survive winter
Christians Against Poverty has launched a winter appeal after figures it released suggested millions of UK adults cannot afford basic costs. The charity says it offers free debt advice and practical support through churches, which are increasingly serving as food and financial hubs.
Its figures say 13 million adults, or 24 per cent, lack enough income for essential bills; 6.8 million go without gas or electricity at least weekly, 8.3 million go without food weekly and 12 million struggle to repay debt. The article also describes two clients’ experiences: Susan Cooper, who was £40,000 in debt, and Victoria, who owed more than £14,000; both say support from the charity helped them become debt free.
In short
- CAP has launched an appeal for people facing hardship this winter.
- 13 million UK adults lack income for essential bills, its figures say.
- Clients describe how debt support helped them rebuild their finances.
Explained simply
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is a UK charity that provides free debt advice and practical help through local churches. Some churches also offer food and other support to people facing difficulty paying for essentials.
The issue is household hardship: CAP’s figures suggest many adults are struggling with bills, food, energy costs and debt repayments. The charity’s work matters because these pressures can affect people’s ability to keep their homes warm, eat regularly and manage what they owe.