Christians Against Poverty

Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is a UK-based debt relief charity that provides free, confidential debt advice and practical support to individuals and families experiencing financial difficulty. It offers services such as budgeting assistance, negotiation with creditors, and access to debt management plans. The charity also runs money management courses and provides emotional and spiritual support rooted in its Christian ethos. Its services are delivered through a network of local centres and volunteer teams across the United Kingdom.

Christians Against Poverty has a presence across the United Kingdom, delivering its services through local centres and volunteer teams. The organisation distinguishes itself by integrating faith‑based support with practical debt advice, working in partnership with local churches and volunteers. It is registered as a charity and maintains independence from government funding, relying on donations and grants to sustain its work. Christians Against Poverty UK functions as the national branch of the broader Christians Against Poverty movement, governed by its own board of trustees. The charity’s approach combines confidential financial guidance with pastoral care, aiming to address both the material and emotional aspects of debt. In 2016, the organisation experienced a data breach in which external attackers accessed supporter and client information, prompting a response that included engagement of IT security experts, notification of law enforcement, and communication with affected individuals.