Local charity Bristol Debt Advice Centre (BDAC) is celebrating its 21st anniversary of its work to relieve and prevent poverty in the south west. To mark this milestone BDAC is creating opportunities for local residents to get involved and help alleviate poverty in Bristol.
Based in one of the most deprived area of the city, BDAC is now in its third decade of working with vulnerable people on low incomes and has helped thousands out of financial difficulty and on with their lives through free advice and advocacy services. Carol Alexander-Reid, BDAC’s Manager said:

“21 years on, problem debt remains a huge contributor to poverty in the UK. The root causes of debt are complex and widely misunderstood. Debt problems affect individuals, families and children and often stem from unexpected life events such as ill health and relationship breakdown. We still see people every week who are unable to afford regular meals or are at risk of homelessness, making life a constant struggle.”

“We are asking Bristol residents join the cause against local poverty by taking just a few moments to visit our new online site ‘The BDAC Wall’ - a unique way to give support to those who need it most http://www.bdac.org.uk/wall/. Or by sponsoring Team BDAC; help our Bristol 10k runners meet their fundraising target by the 15th May! Just visit http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/bdac. Within a few minutes you really can help us make a difference within Bristol. We have more exciting events planned for later in the year including an exhibition and talks, watch this space...”

BDAC is also always interested in hearing from people who would like to volunteer time, please contact mail@bdac.org.uk. You can find out more about BDAC at their website (see below), on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @BDACBristol.