CLACKMANNANSHIRE residents have the chance to get their finances in order, with a popular free course being run by a local church.

Members of Tillicoultry Baptist Church, who have been trained by UK charity Christians Against Poverty, are again running three sessions aimed at helping the community to best handle the current economic downturn.

Money coach Colin Primrose will be leading the sessions called the CAP Money Course.

He said, “If you know how to save and budget effectively, it can have a hugely positive impact on the whole family. With households feeling the squeeze on their disposable income, we’ve all got to get a bit more savvy about our money to get through these tough times.” The Tillicoultry church is one of more than 1000 churches of different Christian traditions across the UK who are regularly offering the course, as they work together to positively impact the communities around them.

The CAP Money Course has been found to be useful for newly retired people, soon-to-be students, mums dealing with mounting bills, families saving for a wedding and everyone in between.

Colin added, “We hope that we can help people, quietly and confidentially, take the guess work out of their situation so they can plan for the future, sort out any problems early and come through unscathed.” The next course takes place in the Murray Square Annexe, Murray Square, Tillicoultry, starting at 7.30pm on Thursday 4 September.

To find out more about the course and to book your place visit www.capmoneycourse.org or telephone 01259 752075/07802 283521.