Booming Bradford charity Christians Against Poverty (CAP) has come up with a money-spinning way for firms to support it - without making a cash contribution.

The charity, which helps hundreds of people out of debt misery, has teamed up with national stationery firm Officenet to raise extra cash.

CAP, which is always seeking extra funds to expand its work, has agreed to mail an office equipment and stationery catalogue to people in a bid to boost Officenet's sales.

In return they get £14 for every £100 of orders placed.

The charity, which has its headquarters in Midland Road, has already mailed out 100 catalogues to firms on its database, but is calling on other firms to get involved.

John Kirkby, the charity's director, said: "What we are doing is aimed at small to medium sized firms and it will help them and us. It will help them because the Officenet goods on offer are being sold at competitive prices and it helps us because we get a commission.

"This is an easy way for companies to support a local charity helping the poor without involving additional cost. All they need to do is contact our office and ask us to send a brochure to them. All the orders for stationery need to be made through Officenet and firms need to say they are supporting Christians Against Poverty."

The charity has grown dramatically since it was formed by former high-flying finance firm worker Mr Kirkby four years ago.

From a one-man operation in Bradford it has developed into an international charity with 13 sites linked to churches in the UK and associated charities in Australia and New Zealand.

CAP's amazing success began in 1996 when Mr Kirkby decided to leave his well-paid job in the consumer finance and mortgage industry.

He said: "Four years earlier I had become a Christian and in the end I had to make a decision whether I wanted to continue concentrating on my career or try and make a difference in other ways."

For a copy of the brochure contact John Kirkby or Josie Barlow on (01274) 771728.