Purpose

Personal debt levels in the UK have reached such levels that many people in debt find themselves overwhelmed and can't resolve the problem. MAC provides free face-to-face debt advice and help so people can break free and stay free from debt

Why our community needs our service

We help clients compile financial statements, prioritise bills, liaise with creditors and set up repayment plans and budgets. The service that we offer is personal, in-depth and holistic and we stay with our clients for as long as it takes

Results and outcomes

Feedback: “Thank you for lifting this debt mountain off my back long enough for me to see a path up it"; “Thank you for your help and kindness - more than we can express in words.”; “Thanks, you’re miracle workers.”

Cambridge Money Advice Centre (MAC)

The Cambridge Money Advice Centre (MAC)

Members of the team
Members of the team


Our activities and projects

Debt Advice

MAC provides free face-to-face debt advice. Our advisers are volunteers and work in pairs to help people in our local community to address debts and develop budgeting skills. Your funds will go towards this provision read more

Volunteers Required!

MAC is always on the look-out for volunteers who can give a couple of hours a week either to help with admin in the office or to train up and become a debt adviser. Initial and on-going training provided

Annual Fundraising Target

£20,000.00

How your donations help

£30.00

This is how much MAC spends per month on stamps sending letters to creditors (our core work!)

£100.00

We'd like to increase awareness in the community of our services - could you help us with a gift?

£200.00

Could you give £200 to enable our administrator to continue supporting our debt advisers?

Cambridge Money Advice Centre (MAC)

Barnwell Baptist Church
Howard Road
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB5 8QS
Tel: 01223 727455
Established: 2004
Charity No: 1107655
Committee members: 6
Part time staff: 1
Volunteers & helpers: 20

Locations

Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
Hertfordshire

Issues Addressed

Sports & Recreation | Other

Beneficiaries

Age | All Ages

Community Foundation Grant Data

First grant date: 31st October 2008
Latest grant date: 31st October 2008
Total number of grants: 1
Total awarded: £5000.00
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