Oakham and Rutland residents who want to take control of their money are set to benefit from a free local budgeting course teaching life changing skills, allowing people to live well for less.

Oakham Baptist Church on Melton Road has trained with the UK charity Christians Against Poverty (CAP), to offer CAP's Life Skills Course. Running for eight-weeks, the course gives people the confidence and decision-making skills to live well, look after themselves and feel positive, even if they are on a low income.

Jodi Bowring, CAP's Life Skills Manager across Oakham and Rutland, says "In a time when the price of so many basic essentials are soaring, Life Skills can help people cope more easily on a limited budget. The course is a series of low key, relaxed sessions, where people can interact with each other as they learn new skills which will enable them to take control of their finances.

Jodi says, "We'll be looking at lifting the pressure to spend and sharing some great practical tips to help people make their money go further. We'll also be doing a big section on buying and cooking more wisely so we can help our families stay healthy on a budget.

"Towards the end of the course, we'll spend some time on developing our relationships – as these can have a big impact on how we treat our finances."

Oakham Baptist Church is hosting a launch event, allowing anyone who's interested to find out more, as well as local organisations to see how the course will benefit their clients, on Saturday the 11th of June 11am-1pm.

Jodi concluded: "We want to help people in Oakham and Rutland take back control of their money and live much happier lives, free of financial pressure.

"Most of all, it will be time to share what works and what doesn't, both as a group and one-to-one, and give each other encouragement to do things better. It will include some key things you wished you had learned at school."

To find out more call Jodi Bowring on 07380 136180 or email [email protected].