Local people gathered in St Pauls church, Herne Hill, yesterday (9 November) to celebrate the achievement of local churches in helping 100 people in the Brixton area out of problem debt.
Taking place during Talk Money Week, the event also saw the launch by Christians Against Poverty (CAP) of a new London-wide money coaching scheme.
Some 60 people have already received a years training as money coaches will deliver free help and advice across the city to assist people struggling with rising costs.
Jon Taylor, Brixton debt centre manager for CAP, said: Working your way out of problem debt and poverty can often be a long and challenging road that requires a lot of sacrifice and hard work, so to see 100 people across Lambeth and…
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