CAFOD is the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales

Get involved

At CAFOD we have a vision of a world transformed to reflect the Kingdom of God. But we’re only as strong as our supporters, which is why we’re always so grateful for the support, involvement and passion of the communities and individuals who enable our work.
Help us make the vision a reality, by getting involved with CAFOD. Your prayers, actions, donations and campaigns all take us a step closer to realising a transformed world.


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Ogichoya Kimogol, 20, survived as a single mother in the Rendille tribe of northern Kenya thanks to CAFOD partner the Diocese of Marsabit which helped set up her own business [Georgina Cranston]

Give

As the aid charity for the Catholic church in England & Wales, any regular donation or gift from you tackles poverty through our work overseas on development and emergencies

(Left to right) Richard Cockle, John Corney, Lizzie Cranfield, and Gavin Baxter celebrate together after finishing the Great North Run 2005 [CAFOD]

Sponsored events

Take part in one of our CAFOD Challenges, or join Team CAFOD for a run. You can have some fun while supporting our life-saving work across the world

Raise money

With your parish, with your friends, at work, as a family, or as an individual - however you choose to fundraise for CAFOD, you can have fun supporting our work - and we have loads of fantastic schemes in place to get you started.

Take action

Campaign with us and be a force for change. We’re speaking out against poverty and injustice. Join us – and thousands of people worldwide - by taking action today.

Westminster schools volunteers

Volunteer with us

Volunteers are a vital part of the work we do in the dioceses around the UK. There are so many ways to put your time and talents to good use. Give your time to CAFOD, and in return you'll reap the benefits of the support, experience and training on offer as a member of the CAFOD team.

Schools and Young People

Everything you need to inspire and challenge your school or youth group to take action for global poverty. Access resources for young people and schools, notes for teachers and leaders and ideas and plans to fit every occasion.

What's on

Get creative - fundraising ideas

A list of some of the most popular fundraising ideas - from a Rich world, Poor world meal to a Splash for Cash, there is something here for everyone

Walk, Jog, Run

From a walk in the park to a full length marathon: whatever your level, dust of your trainers and get sponsored for CAFOD!

Riders refuse to let showers dampen Pedal Against Poverty [Alison Quince]

On your bike

If fundraising on wheels is your thing, you can join one of our cycle events here.

Trek Hadrian's Wall and raise money for CAFOD

The next level

Looking for more of a challenge? From abseiling to trekking, turn your CAFOD fundraising into an opportunity for adventure.

Louise Weaver, Steve Carrivick and Noel Sainsbury are tired but elated at the end of the Westminster bike ride [CAFOD]

Getting sponsored the easy way

Read our top tips for sponsorship - everything you need to make your fundraising a success

(Left to right) Richard Cockle, John Corney, Lizzie Cranfield, and Gavin Baxter celebrate together after finishing the Great North Run 2005 [CAFOD]

Apply online to join Team CAFOD

Take part in a run or a CAFOD Challenge - if you would like to be part of our fundraising teams, please fill in this short application form - it only takes a few minutes

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Published on 30/06/2009, last updated on 19/07/2010
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Our unique worship resources offer prayers, liturgies and reflections on themes of social justice and poverty for Church seasons and events.

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