Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is relaunching in Weston-super-Mare in the Spring of 2027 — bringing free, professional debt help back to families across Weston and Worle.
CAP Weston-super-Mare is led by Christ Church and Emmanuel Church, working in partnership with CAP UK and churches across the town.
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is relaunching in Weston-super-Mare on 1st January 2027 — bringing free, professional debt help back to families across Weston and Worle.
CAP Weston-super-Mare is led by Christ Church and Emmanuel Church, working in partnership with CAP UK and churches across the town.
The budget CAP set for me gave me a plan of attack for managing my money in the future. Now instead of spiralling down, I’m spiralling up!"
Christians Against Poverty is a national charity that's been walking alongside people in debt since 1996 — offering free, expert debt counselling with no judgement, and no catch.
Right here in Weston-super-Mare, that means:
One-to-one debt help from a trained debt coach, for as long as it takes
Practical support — food, fuel, and emergency essentials when people need them most
Job clubs and life skills groups, helping people find work and build lasting financial confidence
A welcome into the local church community — because no one should have to face debt alone
Weston-super-Mare had a CAP Centre before, and between 2016 and 2024 it helped 68 local families become completely debt-free. Now, as churches across the town, we have come together to relaunch the centre and continue serving our community.
"The key to making this work is for it to be a genuinely collaborative project — churches and the wider community coming together to meet a very real need in our town."
— Revd Tom Webber,
Vicar of Christ Church and Emmanuel Church
"The key to making this work is for it to be a genuinely collaborative project — churches and the wider community coming together to meet a very real need in our town."
— Revd Tom Webber,
Vicar of Christ Church and Emmanuel Church
"Thank you for your support. Right now, 1 in 5 children in Weston-super-Mare are growing up in poverty. Together, with your help, we can offer local families real, practical hope."
— Sisilah Baker,
Chairperson, CAP Weston-super-Mare Steering Group
Leading CAP Weston-super-Mare is Donna Pilgrim, who brings years of first-hand experience of walking alongside families in crisis. Donna has spent much of that time at Weston-super-Mare Foodbank, both as a volunteer and in leadership — and was recently licensed as a Reader across Christ Church and Emmanuel Church.
"I can't wait to start engaging with churches and the wider community to build a strong, sustainable CAP centre — one that helps us eradicate poverty for families right here in our town."
— Donna Pilgrim,
CAP Weston-super-Mare Centre Manager
Leading CAP Weston-super-Mare is Donna Pilgrim, who brings years of first-hand experience of walking alongside families in crisis. Donna has spent much of that time at Weston-super-Mare Foodbank, both as a volunteer and in leadership — and was recently licensed as a Reader across Christ Church and Emmanuel Church.
"I can't wait to start engaging with churches and the wider community to build a strong, sustainable CAP centre — one that helps us eradicate poverty for families right here in our town."
— Donna Pilgrim,
CAP Weston-super-Mare Centre Manager
CAP Weston-super-Mare needs people — before the doors even open. No previous experience needed; full training is provided for every role.
Debt coaches - supporting clients through their journey to becoming debt-free
Befrienders - offering friendship and encouragement to people during a hard season
Job club & life skills leaders - helping people build confidence, skills and routine
Prayer supporters - praying for the centre, its clients and its team
Get help for someone with money problems
If you would like to find out more about volunteering with CAP WSM, we would love to hear from you! – please click the link below and send us your details along with a short message. We will get back to you as soon as we are ready to commence training. This may be a while, so please bear with us!
CAP Weston-super-Mare runs on the generosity of local people and churches. There are three ways to help:
Sign up for CAP's prayer diary and pray for families finding their way out of debt
Regular partnership with local churches and organisations is key to the success of CAP WSM!
Ahead of the relaunch, we're inviting churches and community groups across Weston-super-Mare and Worle to mark CAP Sunday sometime in October 2026 — a chance to raise awareness of debt and poverty in our town, and to fundraise towards the £30,000 target for CAP Weston-super-Mare ahead of its 1st January 2027 launch.
Everything you need to run your own CAP Sunday is free to download:
Want to know more or talk about your church partnering with CAP WSM?
Lead Church: The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of
Christ Church Weston-super-Mare - Charity number: 1134074. In partnership with: Christians Against Poverty UK - 1097217 (England and Wales), SC038776 (Scotland). Company Limited by Guarantee, Registered in England and Wales number: 4655175. CAP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
