Speaking upfor those in need

MANY who watched BBC1's hard-hitting documentary on child poverty, 'Poor Kids', on Tuesday, June 8, will be feeling very sad for the families involved and asking: 'What can be done?'

By The Newsroom

Published 17th Jun 2011, 09:00 BST

Updated 7th Jun 2018, 21:28 BST

Sadly the programme showed what we already know to be true: for some, UK poverty is a hard reality.

Thankfully, the local church is very active in this area, supporting and speaking up for those in need.

Debt-counselling charity Christians Against Poverty, which has local centres in Bexhill, see families under enormous pressure who have either resorted to debt and seen it spiral or who have suffered sudden changes in circumstances that have knocked them off course.

In our latest client survey, well over half of those with children said their debt affected their ability to provide for them, and a third said they were unable to give them three meals a day.

Anyone wanting to find out more about our work locally, support what we do or see if we can help with spiralling debts with our free, professional and caring service, should call 0800 328 0006 or log on to: www.capuk.org

ROS THOMAS

CAP Centre Manager

Bexhill-on-Sea

Christians Against Poverty Bexhill-on-Sea