The Belfrey is proud to partner with the award winning debt help charity Christians Against Poverty (CAP) to provide free debt help for those in York who find themselves with unmanageable debt.  Anna Druzic, our CAP debt centre manager, visits individuals and families with befrienders from our and other churches to support them out of debt.

If you’d like help or would like to know more please ring 0800 328 0006 or visit the CAP website.

To give through prayer:

We have a dedicated prayer group that meets once a month.  Please contact Anna on annadruzic@capuk.org for more information.

Please pray that:

  • those in York who need CAP’s help will hear about the service and be able to access it

  • our existing clients are already working with CAP will be able to continue successfully on their journey out of debt to becoming debt-free.

To give financially:

The CAP centre is fully funded until 2025 through the Social Transformation Programme but if you would like to give to the Belfrey for the work of CAP, please contact Jessie Hendry Gooding at jessie.hendrygooding@belfrey.org.

You can offer financial support through the CAP website: capuk.org/get-involved/donate

To give your time and skills:

You can volunteer for the centre:

  • The debt centre is always interested in taking on new befrienders, who accompany a debt coach during home visits, offering words of encouragement to the individuals who often feel hopeless, guided by the Holy Spirit and within safeguarding guidelines, you can offer emotional and practical support outside visits.

  • the main role requirements:

    • are having in your heart God’s desire to gently but with power transform lives of people living with debt

    • being available a few hours  a month during “office hours”

    • please note, there is a DBS requirement for this role 

  • for more information see the befriender role description and application process or get in touch with Anna

  • send your completed application form to annadruzic@capuk.org or to Anna Druzic at The De Grey Rooms, St Leonards Place, York, YO1 7HB.

You can promote this ministry:

  • talk to someone who needs debt counselling - there are leaflets available in the De Grey Rooms foyer

  • help them to make this first phone call to CAP’s cental freephone: 0800 328 0006 to book their free home appointment

  • ask for leaflets, posters, electronic brochures to promote support offered through the centre in your networks (email annadruzic@capuk.org for details)

  • check the CAP website to read more about services offered.