A LOCAL debt advice charity in Barnsley has launched a campaign offering residents free money coaching and debt help.

The scheme, Budget Not Blues, has been launched by Christians Against Poverty (CAP) who work out of Gateway Church in the town centre.

Almost 100 money coaches in Yorkshire have been trained by Christians Against Poverty to run free money coaching sessions in local communities throughout 2025.

CAP provides practical solutions and emotional support to those in need and their free services have transformed lives by helping individuals gain control over their finances.

Jonathan Tweedle, CAP Barnsley’s debt centre manager, has worked with the charity for the last 12 years.

He told the Chronicle: “inter often brings financial anxieties, and with energy bills and prices continuing to rise, the pressure all adds up.

“However, CAP’s Budget Not Blues campaign offers a clear path to taking back control of your finances.

“We are determined to help people in our local community improve their finances and we do this by offering free debt help and money coaching.

“This January, as we launch our Budget Not Blues campaign, we’re encouraging people in Barnsley to make it their New Year’s Resolution to prioritise their financial health.”

To learn more about CAP’s free services and resources, including a free benefits calculator, visit capuk.org.