A LOCAL church is offering help to families suffering hardship due to the coronavirus virus.

Hope Community Church is working with Christians Against Poverty to help people manage their finances.

Working with the i58 Project, Hope Community Church’s social action ministry - CAP - can offer clients award winning debt help.

Alistair McAlees, Inverclyde CAP debt centre manager, said: “It’s great that we can offer this service, while keeping social distancing rules, as we know how much the people of Inverclyde are suffering at this time.

“We are also pleased to be able to report that we have seen our eighth client become debt free since we started in 2016.

"It’s wonderful to see the positive impact CAP debt help is having on so many families and individuals in the area.

"I would encourage anyone who needs help to give us a call.”

One dad sought help after his gambling habit spiralled out of control.

The 39-year-old, known as Mark, said: "I got into debt after gambling and a relationship breakdown.

"I called CAP's free phone number and with the help of their local debt coach and financial advisors I've now become debt free.

"They also got me a referral to Inverclyde Foodbank when food supplies ran out.

"I can't thank CAP enough, it's meant such a difference without the worry of debt.

"If you are in debt why not give them a call?"

You can get in contact with CAP on freephone 0800 328 0006 or visit www.capuk.org to book an appointment.