Faithworks CMA
Faithworks CMA (Community Money Advice) operate two services:
- Debt Advice – a service for those who are struggling to pay their debts
- Budgeting Support –help to manage finances with the aim of not going into debt
We operate under the framework of CMA, a national charity. We are regulated and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority and process your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations. We are mainly staffed by volunteers.
You must be able to regularly attend a Food Bank where our teams are located: in; Christchurch, Boscombe, Winton, Bournemouth, Poole, Wimborne or Blandford.
Annual Review 2024
Faithworks CMA is one of the largest providers of face-to-face debt advice in BCP and East Dorset. Find out more in our latest annual review below…
Need help?
If you need debt advice or budget support and live in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, Wimborne or Blandford call our office on 01202 429037 or email using the contact form below.
Free debt advice is also available from:
Helpful advice can also be found by downloading the Worrying About Money leaflet.
Help and support at Faithworks CMA
Debt Advice & Budget Support
The Process: we will meet with you on a regular basis to gain a full understanding of your financial situation including, income, expenditure and debts. You will need to provide the following:
- General information about yourself/family
- Bank statements
- Pay slips
- Bills
- Correspondence relating to debt.
We work alongside you to identify ways in which you may be able to increase income and/or reduce outgoings. We will help you to budget and if you have debts we will help you identify and put debt solutions in place that allow you to move forward with greater financial freedom.
Money Skills for Children
Our Financial Wellbeing project teaches healthy money patterns and effective budgeting so as to avoid future debt. Workshops are provided for all ages from children through to adults.
Financial Wellbeing Sessions: available for all ages groups and those with specific needs in the local area.
Financial Workshops: created for school years 12/13 and college/university students to develop healthy money and budgeting skills prior to starting employment.
CAP Money Kids: teaching children vital money management skills through simple and fun activities.
Money Skills are available at Faithworks’ Food Bank+, for those wishing to develop budget skills and avoid future debt. The CAP Money Course is also available.
For more information: email Derek Dayman at derek.dayman@faith-works.org.uk
Other Resources
Waiting lists for our services can often be several months. Whilst waiting you may find the below helpful.
FREE face to face debt advice:
- Citizens Advice BCP – 0808 2787 939
- Citizens Advice East Dorset and Purbeck – 0800 144 8848
- CAP – 0800 328 0006
Phone and/or online:
- Citizens Advice citizensadvice.org.uk
- National Debtline nationaldebtline.org – 0808 808 4000
- PayPlan payplan.com – 0808 278 9095
- Step Change stepchange.co.uk – 0800 368 8771
Faithworks CMA FAQs
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