Two north Shropshire churches are offering free help to hundreds of local people after partnering with an award-winning national debt counselling charity.

Cabin Lane Church in Oswestry and The Cellar Church in Ellesmere have joined forces with Christians Against Poverty (CAP) and aims to help a number of people this year, by offering home visits for people affected by debt.

David Lee, the CAP Debt Centre manager, said: "Typically, debts can build up when a relationship breaks down, someone loses their job, or through bereavement – so often when people are least able to cope with a financial headache.

"That's why we're so excited to open a debt care because between us, there is a huge rural area, where we know that people need help and we want to be on hand."

He added that every client is visited in their own home, CAP does all the negotiating with creditors, while local volunteers offer support to each person until they become debt free.

Mr Lee continued: "We hope over the next few years to help countless local people and families, regardless of their age, gender, faith or background, to put their debt nightmares behind them and start a new life."

For a local appointment, call 0800 328 0006. All calls are free.