
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) UK
@CAPuk
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CAP equips UK churches in serving the community, empowering them to provide free debt help and community groups that are tackling poverty at the root.
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NEW CLIENT REPORT šØ 'The hidden crisis: mounting debts leave people in the UK lonely, isolated and frightened to leave their home.' Our new report reveals the devastating impact of debt on mental health. Read more here: https://t.co/EsAFWyYlyD
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Team are at the Conservative Party Conf this week! "We're looking forward to engaging conversations on welfare, tax, jobs, poverty, inequality, and the cost of living (and thatās just today!)." @KiriSaunders @FlachJuliette Please pray as they advocate for change š
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Christians Against Poverty joins in congratulating the @churchofengland, and the wider Anglican Communion, on the appointment of a new Archbishop of Canterbury, the Right Reverend, the Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally. āļø
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Weāre at Labour Party Conference for the next 3 days ā ready to talk about debt and poverty, and to hear fresh ideas on policy solutions. Looking forward to the conversations ahead!
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Wendy felt trapped by letters she couldnāt face and barriers she couldnāt cross. But she discovered she wasnāt alone and that Godās love for her was bigger than she knew. https://t.co/gin6h29pcu
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Some mornings you just need a reminder of why you do what you do.š
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Access to affordable water is a human right. CAP has signed a joint letter with @IndependentAge & other organisations who care about people living on a low income struggling to pay their water bills. We're urging the Secretary of State for a national social tariff for water. šš
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With energy bills to rise 2% for most from October, we asked @CAPuk what impact even a modest hike in the cost of living will have, and what support is available. Listenš:
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Ofgem energy price cap increasing.ā”ļø Although CAP welcomes the expansion of the Warm Homes Discount, weāre concerned rising energy bills will see more of the poorest struggling to afford their heating this winter. š¢ š https://t.co/obT858yEi6
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"Removing the five-week wait would stop forcing people into debt, reduce long-term costs to the state, and ensure the governmentās positive welfare reforms are built on a solid foundation." @FlachJuliette
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The five-week wait for Universal Credit is causing immense hardship for our clients. We're so encouraged that @BigIssue has given us a voice on this crucial issue ahead of the Autumn Budget. Read more here:
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The five week-wait for universal credit is a flaw that actively creates debt, instability and dependency, says Christians Against Poverty.
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News worth sharing: Policy win on age discrimination in Minimum Wageš https://t.co/mHfyJLMn9o
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The five-week wait: A devastating delay. Essential expenditures donāt pause for five weeks, people still need to eat and pay their rent.š
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Juliette Flach, CAPās Policy and Public Affairs Manager, dives into the realities of the problematic policy - the five-week wait for Universal Credit.
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Thank you @stephenctimms, for visiting @CAPuk Central Support Hub to hear from past clients, local CAP workers, and Debt Advisors.
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@CAPuk @stephenctimms We will, as ever, continue to work with decision makers across the board to help share the realities our clients, frontline and service delivery teams are seeing in a bold, compassionate, collaborative way. Read about the visit: https://t.co/7gGMcbWQpm
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Juliette Flach, CAPās Policy and Public Affairs Manager, shares a glimpse into Sir Stephen Timmsā visit to CAPās Central Support Hub.
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2/3 Here's what he had to say: āChristians Against Poverty is doing a fantastic job supporting people to manage their debt and enjoy the benefits of financial freedom."
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1/3 Last week we welcomed Minister @stephenctimms to our Bradford-based Central Support Hub to speak directly with past clients, local CAP workers, and Debt Advisors.
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Our June appeal is still running. If you haven't had a chance to donate yet, why not take a moment today? Thank you for making a difference.šĀ https://t.co/vuF10cVmVa
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š¢ Todayās New Christian Jobs ā Apply Now! NEW jobs from @compassionuk, Derby Methodist Circuit, @CAPuk, @CC_Mayfair, @stewardshipnews and @SportilyUK You can find all the latest jobs added to https://t.co/wRQld4x6fV here: https://t.co/NUHPvQnkw8
#UKChristianJobs
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