CAFOD is the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales

Sponsored events


Join Team CAFOD for a run, walk, cycle, take part in one of our challenges or set up your own event and raise money for CAFOD. You can have some fun while supporting our life-saving work across the world.

You can be sure that for every bit of time, energy and commitment you put into a fundraising event, the rewards will be so much more. One day of your life really can make a lasting difference to people in desperate need.

Take part in an organised run, walk, swim, marathon, triathlon (you get the picture!) - whether you’re a novice or a regular runner, we support you every step of the way with fundraising tips, training advice, a free running vest, and refreshments on the big day.

Or, if you want to go the extra mile – literally – to fundraise, tackle one of our new CAFOD challenges. These will open your horizons, and provide you with an experience of a lifetime. Below are just a few of our upcoming events, or check out the list on the right to see the full range.


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

Published on 07/01/2008, last updated on 16/08/2010
everything you need to get started

Whatever you decide to tackle, we have resources to help you fundraise: how to guides, sponsor forms, and information on holding collections, or how to apply online.

sponsorship form