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A local church has told how it is helping people with anxiety, depression and other psychological conditions to find new hope. The congregation of City Evangelical Church runs a debt centre in partnership with the charity Christians Against Poverty. They find that poor mental health often runs hand-in-hand with financial
Debt charity workers expect this Monday (15 February 2016) to be the busiest day yet, following a record-breaking start to 2016. While the economy in some areas has seen an upturn, Christians Against Poverty is still hearing from thousands of people in desperate circumstances. “Most of our clients have been
A lot of people struggle with debt or find it hard to make ends meet. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, and the Money Buddies might be just the people you need. Money Buddies are friendly and non-judgemental, we’re here to help. We’re volunteers who can help negotiate payments
When debt gets out of control, it impacts more than just your bank balance. With the added pressure affecting all aspects of life, from mental health and sleep to work and relationships, it can be difficult to know where to turn. This scenario is a daily reality for 1.4m people
A new initiative to help people tackle financial problems is recruiting volunteers to work across South Leeds. Money Buddies provide face to face support to people experiencing financial difficulties. The project which was established last year by Ebor Gardens Advice Centre in East Leeds has proved to be very effective
I have never really had a problem with debt, maybe one credit card, a store card here and there. I’ve always felt like I have been in control of my financial situation. However, after my partner and I separated I found myself without a job and having to manage
Today (Monday 20 January 2014) sees the start of the first national Debt Awareness Week. Leeds based debt charity StepChange has launched its first ever national Debt Awareness Week to get people talking about the money worries that keep them awake at night. The aim of this year’s campaign
People across Leeds are being reminded that high-cost ‘payday’ lenders are not the place to go for extra money this Christmas – alternative lenders are available, offering a more affordable, ethical option. As part of the ‘Take a Stand’ campaign against high-cost lenders Leeds City Council is supporting the
There is a conference taking place today in Leeds to look at what can be done about high cost lending. The figures are stark, if Leeds residents borrowed money at normal bank rates of interest, collectively we would save £60m. That’s £60m that can be spent on food, clothing
We’ve received the following warning about an internet financial loan company called Financial Solutions Ltd. They are taking large amounts of money up front from families to cover credits checks, solicitors fees etc and then not providing the loan. One family in Leeds has so far paid £510.00 in