The announcement comes as Debt Awareness Week arrives, running from 16th – 22nd March, with an overall theme of debt stigma and how to overcome it, with The Salvation Army championing abolishing the stigma around debt through its service.
Debbie White, area debt advice co-ordinator for The Salvation Army said: “The Salvation Army’s mission has always been to help people in need, and we are proud to be currently assisting on over £2M worth of debt for our Island community, helping people get their lives back on track and their finances under control.
“The high cost of everyday living has pushed people’s finances to the max and finance is one of the biggest factors that can impact people’s lives. 70%…