Whilst most of the remaining Coronavirus restrictions in our village were eased this week (July 19th) the loss of income these have inflicted on many Ruddington families over the past sixteen months will continue to be felt for some time yet.
To help residents avoid the post-COVID economic chill, St Peter’s Church is to run FREE sessions to help local people get on top of their household finances. Members of St Peter’s decided they wanted to help their local community to best handle the changing economic climate, so underwent specialised training from UK charity Christians Against Poverty. Now they are offering the short course aimed to putting the joy back into money by teaching people how to chart their household income and take control of their expenditure.
Money coach Tim Pickup, who will be leading the sessions called the CAP Money Course, says: “With most households feeling a squeeze on their disposable income, we’ve all got to get a bit more savvy about our money to get through these tough times. If you know how to save and budget effectively, it can have a hugely positive impact on the whole family.”
St Peter’s is becoming one of more than 1,000 churches of different Christian traditions across the UK who are regularly offering the course, as they work together to try to positively impact the communities around them.
They say the CAP Money Course has been found to be useful for people at all stages of life from students to new families and right through to the newly retired. It seems the simple techniques for money management have helped large numbers of people keep control of their finances and overcome the financial bumps in life. They stress that the course is not about recommending products or services but outlines simple ways people can get control of their finances.
Reverend Andrew Buchanan, Vicar of St Peter’s, adds: “The church is about good news, and, in this case, the good news is that people can be helped, quietly and confidentially, to take control of their money rather than relying on guess work, so they can plan for the future and weather the storm.”
The course, which is three sessions, will take place in The Hermitage on Wilford Road, starting on Saturday August 14th 2021.
To find out more about the CAP Money Course you can visit www.capmoneycourse.org. To book your place on the course please telephone 07407423088 and leave a contact number, or email stpeterscap@gmail.com
