A charity says it expects to receive more calls for help than ever before.

Christians Against Poverty, which runs debt centres in Harrow, says that the post-Christmas rush to get finances sorted has begun in earnest and it is expecting an influx of calls in the coming weeks.

Rather than the "mythical" peak known as blue Monday on January 19, the charity actually receives the most calls for debt help on the second Monday in February - which this year lands on February 9.

Harrow centre manager Rachael Matthews, who is based at Christ Church Roxeth, said: “Every week, the busiest day for debt help calls is a Monday, when people have had time over the weekend to resolve to seek help.

“We see a rise in calls during January and February because most people can’t face tackling their finances before Christmas. When these two elements come together, we see our busiest time.

“As our reach extends to more areas, with more debt coaches, we are set to see more people booked in than ever before.”

Already in the first working week of 2015, CAP has received 479 calls for debt help and Harrow’s centre is currently booked up until the beginning of April.

For information about the CAP service or for debt advice, contact advisors on 0800 328 0006 or visit capuk.org