Christ Church Orpington

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Mounting debts,
family arguments,
too much on my credit card,
court orders,
threats of bailiffs.

Just struggling to cope
with my money

Where can I turn?

Debt has become a huge issue in the last few years. If you are struggling with debt then remember:

You will be one of a number in your street or neighbourhood.
At Christ Church we want to give what support we can.
There are a number of agencies to help or advise you so do not struggle alone if you are not sure of how to tackle your problem.

All Moneywise volunteers have been on special training to provide meaningful help and support for you in coping with and finding a way of resolving debt issues.

Although they are not certificated advisors they can help provide you with valuable resources for budgeting and provide practical support in persisting with the long road to coming out of financial problems. They are also trained to refer people who need professional advice

We also are available to pray with those who ask us to pray for them.

We have arranged for one of our Christ Church team to be available at 10 am on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Fridays in the Christ Church Café. Come and talk to one of our team and if you want a confidential discussion we have access to a private room for this or on other occasions by appointment. Please telephone the Church Office on 01689 871601 or leave your contact details in the church letterbox for the Moneywise Co-ordinator or email alan@ccorpington.org.

Alan Goddard is currently working for CAB and. Available 3rd Friday at 10 am in Café Mosaic.
Janet Bower has trained as a Pastoral Assistant and has previously worked in Citizens Advice. Available 1st Friday at 10 am in Café Mosaic.
Scott Mckinven has worked on projects for social inclusion and Credit Unions in a Housing Association and. Available 4th Friday at 10 am in Café Mosaic.
Andy Lynch has long experience of the banking sector and is available by appointment.

Alan Goddard has worked in Housing management for inner London Boroughs for 23 years and has also worked in Housing Benefit and Council Tax. He currently works 2 days a week for Orpington Citizens Advice Bureau and has had wide experience of dealing with debt problems.

"Helping someone who cannot see a way forward for their difficulties, is one of the most satisfying aspects of my job at CAB".

Janet Bower says :

"I worked for the local Citizens Advice Bureau for several years and met many people who were overwhelmed by financial pressures. It was very satisfying to help them take control of managing their own money, so that they could live happier, more fulfilled lives. I have also worked previously as a Relate Counsellor"

Andy Lynch has worked in the banking industry for 27 years, the past 8 of which have been spent in Credit roles making lending decisions for corporate customers. He is currently Head of Credit for Clydesdale Bank for the South of England, a role covering lending to both personal and non personal clients.

"Making the initial decision to lend is only the start of the process - invariably things don't go to plan, for either personal or corporate clients. Getting involved in the process of identifying problems, and helping to find a solution that works for everyone, has always been an area that offers greatest challenge, but also satisfaction - if all goes well, then you end up with a feeling that you've made a real difference."

Scott McKinven has worked for a number of Housing Associations on a wide range of projects focusing on social inclusion. He has helped develop a number of Credit Unions, which provide affordable loans. Currently, he is active in bringing Credit Union Services into the Borough of Bromley. Available 4th Friday at 10 am in Café Mosaic.

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