FAQs
Who our trustees are, who manages our day-to-day work, and a list of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) by our supporters
What is Gift Aid?
Where can I send my donation to?
How can I give regularly through monthly donations to CAFOD?
I've got some clothes/books/computers – can CAFOD use them?
What CAFOD spends its money on
How much does CAFOD spend on administration and generating funds?
What does CAFOD spend money on?
Does the money reach the people for whom it is intended?
How does CAFOD decide which project or programme to fund?
Why does CAFOD spend a percentage of its funds on education, campaigning and public policy work?
Does CAFOD only fund Catholic organisations?
Why doesn’t CAFOD work with poor people in the UK?
How many people work for CAFOD?
What does CAFOD stand for?
How many countries does CAFOD work in?
What does CAFOD do?
How much does CAFOD collect each year?
Who funds it?
Is CAFOD part of the Caritas International network?
Does CAFOD work closely with other charities such as Christian Aid?
Why doesn’t CAFOD have charity shops like OXFAM does?
CAFOD's policies and practices
What is CAFOD’s policy on the use of condoms in relation to HIV prevention?
Why does CAFOD campaign when it’s a charity?
Are things getting better in developing countries or worse?
What is poverty?
Why don’t the people in some of CAFOD’s pictures look really poor?
Resources, speakers and further info
Can I order materials to help with my homework?
Are there materials teachers can use in the classroom?
How about resources other than school materials?
How much do CAFOD's resources cost to make?
How can I reduce the amount of leaflets CAFOD sends me?
Can someone from CAFOD visit my school/parish?
How can I volunteer, or work, with CAFOD?
Do you have to be Catholic to work for CAFOD?
Can I volunteer overseas through CAFOD?
Can I get involved through the website?
If none of the above covers your enquiry, you can contact us directly
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