CAP Life Skills
Course
The Life Skills course is designed to teach practical ways to save money, deal with life’s pressures and to help members take control of their future. Our intention is for members to find it easy, engaging and enjoyable.
Community
We aim for a fun and relaxing atmosphere in our beautiful building at the Branch. It’s a place where you can make friends, learn from other people and to support each other in their individual journeys.
Coaching
Members are encouraged to set an achievable personal goal, with friendly one-to-one support from our trained coaches.
Testimony from past Life Skills Member
“CAP Life Skills was ideal. I’d been isolated for so long. I bonded with the other group members and I’ve ended up with some good friends. The group taught me that I’m not unloved and I’m not worthless, like I’d always thought. I’m sad that it’s finished!” [Jenny, CAP Life Skills Member]
What is CAP?
Christians Against Poverty is a national charity that partners with local churches to provide free debt counselling, job clubs and money courses. Since 1996, it has helped thousands of people become debt free.
Debt help
If you are struggling with debt, please get in touch. Follow this link for more information on our Debt Centre page.
Home visits
By calling 0800 328 0006 you can ask a Debt Coach from the Chipping Norton CAP Debt Centre to visit you in your own home.
Contact us
For more information please email Alexis Neidigk on lifeskills@stmaryscnorton.com.

Everyone has questions about what life is all about. We believe that everyone should have a chance to share those questions, explore the Christian faith and give their point of view.
Alpha is a place where you can ask those questions in an honest, friendly and open environment. We'll be running a course again in the Autumn, but in the meantime, find out more here...
So many people in our community feel the weight of debt, and we are passionate about helping to release anyone we can from a life sentence of debt and poverty. At St Mary's we are working with Christians Against Poverty to bring good news, hope and freedom. If you need support, we'd love to hear from you.