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3 things to know before writing your Will

July 23, 2024

I’m Lily, pictured above next to my colleague Niall, we both work in CAFOD’s gifts in Wills team. In my role I frequently speak to people who are going through the process of writing their Will. Whilst I know some people put off thinking about their Will, it’s something I think about a lot. Did you know that around 60% of adults in the UK don’t have a Will? From speaking to supporters and colleagues I’ve learned some insights and tips that I know will help me when it’s time to sort out my plans. I thought I would share three things that I have learnt.

Thank you for joining CAFOD’s Christmas Fun Run 2022!

January 13, 2023

CAFOD staff and volunteers came together to organise the first full Christmas Fun Run in Liverpool since the COVID lockdowns.

CAFOD’s Christmas Fun Run 2022 took place on Tuesday 27th December. Thank you to everyone who took part in Liverpool, Bollington and virtually across the country!

Leaders of the future: Catholic women in public life

November 29, 2022

Julie Etchingham, Marie-Claire Amuah, and Baroness O’Loan, DBE on the panel

In early November, 50 women gathered in the London Jesuit Centre on a cold and rainy evening for the ‘Leaders of the future: Catholic women in public life’ event, which was co-organised by CAFOD and the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales.

We will continue to build a future where all people can flourish

January 1, 2022

As we enter 2022, CAFOD Director Christine Allen celebrates the start of CAFOD’s 60th year as we continue our work together in solidarity and prayer for a brighter future.

Staying hopeful in the new lockdown

January 5, 2021

As we all adapt to the new lockdown rules, Hannah Patterson from our Fundraising department shares the ways she and her family are coping, and some ideas to keep hopeful in the coming weeks.

2020: A year of challenge and hope

December 18, 2020

CAFOD’s Director, Christine Allen, looks back on a year that has challenged us all. Thanks to the overwhelming and humbling support shown by the Catholic community, remarkable achievements have been made in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

How to appreciate our common home during lockdown

April 28, 2020

It can sometimes be difficult to feel like we are connecting with the outside world – our common home – while we are literally locked down in our houses. Elouise Hobbs, CAFOD’s Regional News Officer, shares some tips on how to connect to our common home while in isolation.

Step into the Gap volunteers travel to Cambodia

January 27, 2020

Our team of Step into the Gap volunteers are about to depart for their overseas trips to Cambodia. We asked them how they are feeling and how they are preparing for their trip.

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Walking in memory

October 25, 2019

Roisin Beirne from CAFOD’s Remembrance team shares a story about a parish who organised a walk in remembrance of loved ones who have died, raising money for our work too.

Building a common home in the Brazilian Amazon

October 22, 2019

Kezia Lavan from CAFOD’s Brazil team tells us about her latest trip to the Brazilian Amazon where she met with local communities who are learning to farm sustainably, preserve the forest and stand up for their rights.