The Belfrey partners with York Christians Against Poverty (CAP) to offer free debt support in York through home visits. The Belfrey CAP team has already helped people become debt-free from nearly £200,000 of debt. Anyone needing help can call 0800 328 0006 or visit the CAP website (https://capuk.org) to book an appointment, and if you would like to help or volunteer as a befriender, click the giving button. 

Our debt coach and befrienders visit individuals and families to support them. If you’d like help or would like to know more please ring 0800 328 0006 or visit the CAP website. For more information on our CAP service see HERE.

To give through prayer:

We have a dedicated prayer group that meets once a month.  Please contact Jessie 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.

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

To give your time and skills:

CAP York 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:

  • 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 Jessie.

Send your completed application form to jessiehendrygooding@belfrey.org or to Jessie Hendry Gooding at The De Grey Rooms, St Leonards Place, York, YO1 7HB.