How to set up a Candlelight Fund

Build a tribute that will help support our work with the world’s poorest and most vulnerable

Create a positive and lasting memorial for someone who has played an important part in your life

Just as you light a candle in memory of a loved one, creating a Candlelight Fund in their name is a special way to remember them. Many families tell us that they gain strength, comfort and hope from knowing that their friend or relative's memory and values live on through their tribute.

Each fund has a name and unique reference number so all donations can be combined to build a tribute that transforms lives.

Many of our Candlelight Funds are now online, such as The Kieran Narotham Candlelight Fund - a wonderful memorial to a very special young man. Search for a fund or donate online .

If you have any questions or would like more information, please email candlelight@cafod.org.uk or call 020 7095 5348. To set up a fund, please contact us or complete the form at the bottom of the page.

How to grow your fund

You can build your tribute in whatever way feels comfortable. There are no timelines, targets or minimum donation amounts. Some people like to donate regularly while others choose special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries and Christmas.

Fundraising events such as barbecues or karaoke parties are popular, clever clogs often enjoy organising quiz nights, and sporty types take part in sponsored runs, football matches or bike rides.

The fund can be a personal act of remembrance or you can invite others to join you. However you choose to give, by celebrating one very special life, you reach out to thousands of people in need.

If there is a particular area of our work that means a lot to you or meant a lot to your loved one, we will do our best to accommodate that. And remember, your fund can continue as long as you like. If you would like to close it at any time, we will arrange that for you.

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Set up a Candlelight Fund today

If you decide to set up a fund, we will send you a Candlelight pack containing:

• announcement cards to let others know of your collection
• a certificate of your special gift
• fundraising ideas and suggestions about growing your fund
• donation forms to help you make a single or regular gift
• updates about our work

We are happy to provide more of the above if you need them. You can also photocopy or request extra copies of the donation forms and share these with people who would like to make a gift.

Even at short notice, we may be able to get a Candlelight Fund set up to receive donations at a funeral if you wish. We are happy to write out announcement cards or provide materials for you to share, as we understand you have a lot to take care of in the days after a loved one's death.

Please use this form to request a positive and lasting memorial for someone who has played an important part in your life. We need your details below, plus some information about the person you are remembering

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Your address
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Your first name
Your surname
Your email address
Your phone no.

Please tell us the full name of the person for whom you would like to set up a Candlelight Fund (including their title) and your relationship to them (son, daughter, friend etc...)

Also, please specify if you would like an online page setting up for your fund

Details about your fund


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If you have any questions about giving in memory, or would like more information about Candlelight Funds, please email candlelight@cafod.org.uk or call 020 7095 5348

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