New Nuneaton service for people with debt problems

[dutchman]

People struggling with problems over personal debt are being offered help by a new counselling service in Nuneaton.

It has been set up at Manor Court Baptist Church by the charity Christians Against Poverty, as part of a nationwide initiative, which has already been given royal approval by Prince Charles.

Centre manager Samantha Percival said: “Members of our congregation were becoming more and more concerned about people in our community finding it really tough to keep their heads above water.

"Among them there are those already at crisis point, not eating or sleeping properly with the stress of being hounded for money they don’t have.

“We know it’s the hardest thing in the world to ask for help but we want people to know that however bad a situation can look, there is a tried and tested way out and it starts with putting the kettle on, taking a deep breath and then ringing our helpline 0800 328 0006 to speak to someone who really cares.”

CAP chief executive Matt Barlow said: “It is our experience that given the right level of support people can and do pay off what they owe.”