Faithworks CMA
Faithworks CMA (Community Money Advice) operate two services:
- Budgeting Support –help to manage finances with the aim of not going into debt.
- Debt Advice – a service for those who are struggling to pay their debts.
This may include a benefits review – we do not provide this as a stand-alone service and are not benefits experts. We may need to refer a complex situation to a third party such as Citizens Advice.
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 and Blandford.
Find out how your support has helped us to bring hope to our local communities in our latest annual review.
Need help now?
You can speak with us at any of Faithworks Food Bank+ or at Trussell Trust Foodbanks in Bournemouth.
You can download the Worrying About Money leaflet here.
Main office: 01202 429037
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 teach healthy money patterns and effective budgeting so as to avoid future debt. Workshops are provided for all ages from junior school through to university as well as 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 moneymatters@faithworkswessex.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
- Christians Against Poverty including Poole, Bournemouth and East Dorset – 01274 760720
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
Faithworks CMA News & Events
Poole Food Bank+ Featured on BBC South Today
The Double Squeeze of Rising Demand and Rising Bills BBC South Today visited Poole Food Bank+ to speak with them about the double squeeze of rising demand and the increase in Food Bank bills.
The Big Reveal!
Little Victories Event 24th June 2022 A new logo and website is coming! Foundations are essential for a strong structure and so is building on these foundations. As Faithworks turns 18 this year, we
Faithworks CMA Annual Review
“Going to Faithworks was the best thing - I cannot believe all the help I have been given from sorting out my debt, to getting me help when I moved to pay the rent,
Poole Food Bank+ Featured on BBC South Today
The Double Squeeze of Rising Demand and Rising Bills BBC South Today visited Poole Food Bank+ to speak with them about the double squeeze of rising demand and the increase in Food Bank bills.
The Big Reveal!
Little Victories Event 24th June 2022 A new logo and website is coming! Foundations are essential for a strong structure and so is building on these foundations. As Faithworks turns 18 this year, we
Faithworks CMA Annual Review
“Going to Faithworks was the best thing - I cannot believe all the help I have been given from sorting out my debt, to getting me help when I moved to pay the rent,
Get Involved
Whether it’s financially offering your support, prayer, volunteering or fundraising in a creative way we want to hear from you. Find out how you can make a difference in Dorset with food banks, homelessness, addiction, money support and lone parent families across our region with us.
