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Recruiting for a 'Projects and Fundraising Officer'
Tuesday, 5th August 2008
We are currently seeking a motivated and inspirational ‘Projects and Fundraising Officer’ to assist the Director within the Central London office. To find out more information about this vacancy please click here.
Archbishop of Canterbury records Appeal
Tuesday, 29th July 2008
We are extremely honoured that His Grace, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams has recorded a fundraising appeal on behalf of Credit Action for Radio 4. Helping people to make better use of their money is a key issue for the Archbishop, who has already voiced concerns in the House of Lords about the impact of the economic downturn on the least well-off.
In his appeal, Dr Williams says debt “has far-reaching consequences, which include stress, ill-health, family breakdown and even suicide. Improving financial literacy and empowering people who are dealing with debt is therefore vitally important. Credit Action does just this by giving people the skills and confidence to take control of their money.”
The appeal will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Sunday August 3 2008 at 7.55am and 9.26pm (repeated Thursday August 7 2008 at 3.27pm) and will be available on-line for 4 weeks after the appeal at [ http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/religion/radio4appeal.shtml ]http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/religion/radio4appeal.shtml. Do listen in to and let others know who might be interested in our work!
Archbishop of Canterbury records Credit Action appeal
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
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We are extremely honoured that the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams has recorded a fundraising appeal on behalf of Credit Action for Radio 4. Helping people to make better use of their money is a key issue for the Archbishop, who has already voiced concerns in the House of Lords about the impact of the economic downturn on the least well-off.
In his appeal, Dr Williams says debt “has far-reaching consequences, which include stress, ill-health, family breakdown and even suicide. Improving financial literacy and empowering people who are dealing with debt is therefore vitally important. Credit Action does just this by giving people the skills and confidence to take control of their money.”
The appeal was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Sunday August 3 2008 and will be repeated this Thursday August 7 2008 at 3.27pm.
You can listen again on-line at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/religion/radio4appeal.shtml or read the script from the appeal below.
Do listen in to and let others who might be interested in our work know!
Script from the Credit Action Radio 4 appeal broadcast on Sunday August 3, 2008:
Being able to make ends meet is something that we all worry about at some point. The arrival of a fuel bill or an unexpected expense can cause real difficulties to those who are on fixed incomes, on benefits, or are low paid. This is especially true for the elderly or families with children. The risks of opting for easy credit and being trapped in unaffordable cycles of debt are ever increasing. That's why charities like Credit Action are so important.
The charity has grown since being founded in the early 1990s; and with it has grown the services and support it offers. It still produces its well known advice booklets but now also has a website with budget sheets, debt advice and even a ‘Spendometer' mobile phone tool for users to track outgoings.
Serious debt still carries with it a huge stigma. It remains something a lot of us find difficult to talk about, and yet it touches more and more lives. At its extremes it has far-reaching consequences, which include stress, ill-health, family breakdown, and even suicide. According to the Samaritans over 40% of us get stressed each month because of money. Improving financial literacy and empowering people who are dealing with debt is therefore vitally important. Credit Action does just this by giving people the skills and confidence to take control of their money. One of its users, ‘John', testified to that, saying: "Over the last year I have been working through your guide and today for the first time in eighteen years I am debt free. I can now get on with my life."
Last year, the charity reached over half a million people. With your help today they can reach many more. Your donations can put free material in the hands of thousands more vulnerable people. Through their specialist training, Credit Action can deliver their expertise on debt management on to other individuals or organisations working to help those struggling below the poverty line.
You can give now either online via the Radio 4 website or by calling 0800 404 8144. That's 0800 404 8144. Or you can write a cheque to Credit Action and send it to Freepost BBC Radio 4 Appeal. That's Freepost Radio 4 Appeal. Please mark the back of your envelope Credit Action.
A strong and healthy society, free of debt-traps, poverty and disadvantage is an aspiration we can all share. You can help bring this about by supporting Credit Action. Thank you.
Credit Action holds Donors Dinner
Monday, 23 June 2008
On Wednesday June 11th, we held our first ever Donors Dinner in Central London to say thank you to our donors and supporters for their continued generosity. The evening gave those attending the opportunity to speak to members of our team, hear more about the work we are currently doing and the work we plan to be doing the future.
The evening was closed with speeches from key Credit Action figures; Keith Tondeur, Malcolm Hurlston and Chris Tapp. To read a copy of the speech by Chris Tapp (Credit Action’s Director) please click here.
Everyone on the team at Credit Action would like to thank all those who attended and who helped to make the event such a success.
Credit Action campaigns on Facebook debt ads
Saturday, 10 May 2008
Social networking sites, Facebook in particular, have become hugely popular in recent times, and not just with users! Lots of credit companies, especially payday and logbook loans companies are using the medium to advertise their products.
It is such a popular method because they can target young people with whom the site is so popular. In tough times, seemingly easy options on credit can seem very attractive, even when the long term consequences can be dire.
Research by Credit Action has shown that much of this advertising breaks the rules on advertising credit and so we are campaigning to encouraging Facebook users to report ads which break the rules on advertising credit. Please click on the below links for a guide on how to spot dodgy advertising, and then how to report it once you do!
One other great way to get involved is to join the Facebook group ‘Debt can seriously cramp your style!'
Spotters Guide to Facebook Ads
Cheaper publications available now
Friday, 25 April 2008
Due to the high demand for our publications we have now been able to reduce many of our prices:
| Publication | Was | Now |
| Moneymanual – Thinking about Money | £3.00 | £1.50 |
| Moneymanual – Single Parents | £2.50 | £1.75 |
| Moneymanual – Dealing with Debt | £2.50 | £1.25 |
| A Better Money Management Guide to Making a Will | £0.50 | £0.25 |
| Your Money & Your Life - Leader Note | £2.00 | £1.00 |
| Your Money & Your Life - Cassette Pack | £5.00 | £3.50 |
| Your Money Counts - Leader Notes | £2.00 | £1.00 |
| Handling Money God’s Way | £2.50 | £1.50 |
| Churchresource – Guide for Churches | £3.00 | £1.00 |
To place an order please complete our online order form.
Learn about Credit Action's project work
Wednesday, 09 April 2008
Do you have any idea how many student moneymanuals we'll distribute this year? Do you feel up to speed on what kind of work we do with the Big Issue? Do you want to know more about our work in prisons? Well now you can!
We now have basic information on all our projects online for the first time - do get in touch if you can think of other areas where you think we could be working or if you have a particular interest in any area of our current and future project work.
Click here for our projects page.
Budget brings victory for children in poverty
Monday, 17 March 2008
£1 Billion investment in Budget is a significant victory for poor children in the UK.
The Campaign to End Child Poverty, of which Credit Action is a member, welcomes the Budget as a signal of the Government's continuing commitment to ending child poverty.
Hilary Fisher, Director of End Child Poverty, said that:
"The measures announced today will make a real difference to the lives of 250,000 children."
To find out more about the Campaign to End Child Poverty visit: www.endchildpoverty.org.uk.
Credit Action President comments on housing worries
Monday, 10 March 2008
Keith Tondeur, President of Credit Action, recently wrote a feature article for The Times dated Friday 7th March 2008.
The article includes a 20-point guide on how to get on top of your loans, particularly relevant for many given the current slowdown in the housing market and worries about repossessions.
Click here to read the full article
Single Parents Moneymanual launched!
Thursday, 06 March 2008
Credit Action, in partnership with One Parent Families|Gingerbread, have launched a free Money Manual for Lone Parents.
The Money Manual covers all basic money issues as they can frequently affect single parents - the pressures of living on a low income, managing debt, benefits and tax credits, and the way income can be effected by working. Complete with a financial jargon buster, and with clear guidance about the financial help available, it will be a valuable tool in helping lone parents to manage their budgets realistically and effectively.
Student Project launched!
Tuesday, 29 January 2008
Credit Action's Student Moneymanual project was officially launched at an event at Southwark College in London. Bill Rammell, the government Minister for Further and Higher Education, met with a group of students to encourage them to think seriously about their finances and their futures in education.
Half a million copies of the Moneymanual will be distributed to students applying to university this year as part of a four year program which will reach 2 million young people by 2010. You can get more info on our student resources page.