Norwich Central Debt Centre

https://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/598868/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/Regional_News/Norwich/Norwich_church_lifeline_for_those_struggling_with.aspx

Norwich church lifeline for those in debt Surrey Chapel is giving out Christmas hampers to families and individuals in need, through its Debt Centre, to support them over the festive period.

We are so grateful to Norwich Consolidated Charities and The Geoffrey Watling Charity for their really generous funding for our Norwich Central CAP Centre. Read about it in this article written by Christina...

https://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/591630/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/Regional_News/Norwich/Funding_boost_for_Norwich_Christian_debt_centre.aspx

Funding boost for Norwich Christian debt centre The Norwich branch of Christians Against Poverty (CAP) based at Surrey Chapel has a secure future thanks to generous charitable grants.

https://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/590008/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/Regional_News/Norwich/Norwich_church_launches_free_online_jobs_club.aspx

Norwich church launches free online jobs club Norwich church Surrey Chapel is set to offer local people a free online jobs club after running an in-person CAP Job Club, in partnership with charity Christians Against Poverty (CAP), for the last three years.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08q998c

Listen on Radio Norfolk (at 17:10 - 3 hours 10 mins in to the programme) to Christina Brailsford, our Community Links Co-ordinator, talk about how our Christians Against Poverty Centre can help you if you are struggling with debt or unemployment.

If you need financial help please ring the freephone number on 0800 328 0006 and book in with one of our Debt Coaches or Job Club Coach.

We are here to give you all the support that you need😊

BBC Radio Norfolk - Afternoons on BBC Radio Norfolk, With Stephen Bumfrey (15/09/2020) Trusted local news, information and advice and Make A Difference.

Our debt help service is made up of two crucial parts:

📞 The network of UK churches (we call them our 'frontline') who support clients, collect paperwork, etc.

📞 The Debt Operations team at head office who crunch the numbers and create tailor-made debt solutions for each client.

This combination means we're able to offer top quality debt help alongside practical, local support💪.

You are like a fort to me. You keep me safe in times of trouble. Psalm 59:16 (NIrV)

Could I ask you to nominate our Christians Against Poverty work that is based at Surrey Chapel? It'll only take you a couple of minutes and the more nominations we get, the more chance of us being awarded a £1,000 grant from Movement For Good.

The closing date is this Sunday 24th May so we need to be quick!

Simply click on the link below, put in our Charity number - 1155670 and choose Poverty as the charity type in the drop down box.

https://movementforgood.com/

If we are awarded one of the grants we will use it to provide food for families who are struggling at this time.

Thanks so much for supporting us😀

www.movementforgood.com

It's not often that Monday's mentioned as anyone's favourite day🙊. But it's definitely one of ours because it's when we celebrate our amazing clients going debt free.
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In the last two weeks, a whopping 106 people became debt free! 🎉
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And it's a double dose of good news today. Our phone lines are now open to new clients again, meaning we can continue to support even more people as they start their debt free journeys. What a Monday!

Turn your worries over to the Lord. He will keep you going. Psalm 55:22 (NIrV)
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What a blessing that we don't have to deal with our fears and insecurities by ourselves! 💪 We can give them to God in prayer and he will give us new hope.

God is for you - open this link to hear that sung over you in the most powerful way!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6eazS1NOas

The UK Blessing

Life looks a bit different for us all right now. Here are five ways CAP is adapting to the pandemic:
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1️⃣ 100% of our staff who can work from home are doing just that. We're still working hard to free people from poverty and we can still pray together via video calls!
2️⃣ CAP Debt Coaches have begun delivering Debt Help appointments over the phone to get clients moving forward towards becoming debt free.
3️⃣ Our brilliant partner churches are setting up support networks to care for their communities.
4️⃣ Frontline workers and volunteers have been delivering emergency aid to vulnerable clients and will continue to do so.
5️⃣ We're also developing some resources online, so that no one misses out on financial support during this time.

It's Easter Monday! How is your week looking?
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Whatever you've got planned, here's a bit of sunshine to get your week off to a good start - in the last two weeks, another 96 people have become debt free!

This is why Easter means hope to me.....

Easter Means Hope Find out more at EasterMeansHope.com and download your own Easter Rainbows too. Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world...

With all the information flying around at the moment, it's hard to know what is real and what is fake news. We've put together a list of useful, trusted websites where you can get help. Please share!

If you want to know what Palm Sunday is all about...watch Surrey Chapel's happyland production😀...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_9p_hIIupU

Psalm Sunday Mark 11 Dramatised Child Friendly Reading Mark 11:1-11 reading, made in a child friendly way, which some additional content. Great for Palm Sunday or watching with your family.

Don't worry - we might not be able to sit at our usual desks right now, but hundreds of CAP staff are still busily beavering away and 134 people have become debt free in the last two weeks!
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We're not closed. We're still here. For any clients out there who are worried - you can still contact us on the usual phone number and email address . It may take us a little longer to get back to you right now, but we're doing everything we can to progress your case, even in this difficult time.

Welcome to Norwich Debt Centre page!

Our aim is to restore hope for those who are lost and hurting. In partnership with Christians Against Poverty (CAP), we’re bringing life-changing freedom and good news to people in need.

Always through the Church. Always hope.