Caritas - social action
Caritas - social action is a federation of Catholic organisations and individuals within England and Wales who are involved in the relief of poverty, the promotion of social justice, the care of children, young people and adults in need, and community development, for the benefit of people of all faiths and none.
39 Eccleston Square
London
SW1V 1BX
Tel: 020 7901 4875
Fax: 020 7901 4874
Email:caritas@cbew.org.uk
Website: www.caritas-socialaction.org.uk
Contact person: Please contact the Director
Charity Number: c/o 1063181
Description:
Caritas - social action is a federation of Catholic organisations and individuals within England and Wales who are involved in the relief of poverty, the promotion of social justice, the care of children, young people and adults in need, and community development, for the benefit of people of all faiths and none.
Type of organisation:
National generic umbrella organisation or infrastructure organisation, providing services to a membership comprising other voluntary organisations.
Services:
Advice and support, Advocacy, Campaigning, Conference organisation, Consultancy, Development of standards, Information, Lobbying, Media work, Member directories, Networking, Newsletters, Policy development, Publicity and promotion, Publishing, Regional services, Representation, Research, Training.
Full time staff: 6
Paid staff: 7
Volunteers: 10
Organisational members: 200
Individual members: 300
Membership criteria:
All members share a common set of values and principles concerned with justice, the dignity of the person and a responsibility to carry out the social mission of the Church. Members pay a subscription to join.
