Caritas
Caritas – that’s Latin for charity. Because supporting charities is what we do at the Caritas Social Action Network. Essentially, we’re an umbrella group for Catholic charities that offer support for families, children and the elderly. Two basic values underpin our work: love for the vulnerable and social justice. To help us apply those values, a panel of Catholic scholars write regular essays and spiritual reflections to guide us.
Caritas Social Action Network also has a limited advocacy role – representing the pressures on Catholic charities to the Government. Occasionally, we also work in partnership with other organisations. We are members of Caritas Europa but can’t deliver the services they do. For that, we’d recommend you contact your local branch of the St Vincent de Paul society at www.svp.org.uk
Visit the CARITAS website at www.caritas-socialaction.org.uk