Dorchester | Posted on January 8th, 2026 | return to news

Free money coaching classes in Dorchester

If you’re feeling a financial pinch after the festive holidays, why not take a free money coaching class this January?

According to a YouGov poll, the most popular 2026 New Year resolutions are to exercise more, lose weight and eat more healthily. However, a local church is urging Dorset residents to adopt another resolution: create a budget, start saving, cut costs and get out of debt.

If you’re feeling the financial pinch after the festive period, then Dorchester Baptist Church may be able to help by offering free money coaching to help people manage their finances and reduce money worries.

The church is running two courses using material created by Christians Against Poverty (CAP), a UK charity working with over 1,000 affiliated churches to deliver free debt help, budgeting guidance and more.

Dick Howard and fellow CAP money coaches will run two courses in January at the Dorford Centre, one on Saturday 17 January starting at 9.30am and the other on Tuesday 20 January at 2.00pm. Both will last three hours. Course participants will learn how to put a budget together, make their money go further, and be disciplined about spending.

Dick Howard said: “The courses are tried and tested. They are also independent – no one is going to sell you any financial products. Best bit? It’s totally free.”

Dorchester Poverty Action and Dorchester Foodbank are generously sponsoring these courses with a £20 Co-op voucher for participants who live in DT1/DT2 postcodes. To book in, simply visit www.dorchesterbc.org.uk/cap.