Mid Norfolk and Dereham debt centres celebrate anniversaries

The Mid-Norfolk Debt Centre recently marked 10 years of providing free debt advice, while the Dereham Debt Centre celebrated five years of service.

Over the past decade, these centres have supported hundreds of people across Breckland, helping them manage their finances.

The debt centres were established by the Fountain of Life Church, Ashill, in 2014, and by the Dereham Baptist Church in 2019.

Dereham and Mid-Norfolk Debt Centres celebrate anniversaries (Image: Submitted)

Both centres are partnered with the UK debt and budgeting help charity, Christians Against Poverty (CAP).

The support from these centres has not only helped people manage their debts but has also improved mental wellbeing, saved family relationships, and changed many lives for the better.

Angela Clark, from the Mid-Norfolk Debt Centre, and Morgan Cockbill from the Dereham Debt Centre, have expressed their gratitude to all those they have helped.

In a statement they said: “Debt can be easy to fall into and hard to get out of, without expert help. Especially with how high the cost of essentials are right now.

“Living on a low income combined with a change in circumstances that impacts your finances can quickly lead you into spiralling debts.

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"We have helped many people who have had to borrow to pay for essentials, regularly skipped meals, and gone without their basic needs."

The centres also praised those who have worked with them to become debt-free or are making progress towards that aim.

They also thanked the team and volunteers from the Fountain of Life Church and Dereham Baptist Church for their support.

Both debt centres are keen to raise awareness of free debt advice and budgeting courses as many people continue to struggle with the high costs of essentials.

For more information on the services CAP offers, visit capuk.org/help or moneyhelper.org.uk.