Wesley turns away 2500 as crisis bites

27 October 2008

The Wesley Mission has had its busiest year and is struggling to cope as the number of people in need stretches resources in a worsening financial climate.

An annual review published yesterday shows Wesley turned away nearly 2500 people from its Creditline Financial Counselling Service last year.

"This has been the busiest year that we've ever had and, as we begin to contemplate the kind of predictions people are making about the future, we are fearful as to whether ourselves and other agencies can really keep step with the need," the chief executive, the Reverend Keith Garner, said.