Parish fundraising
This summer, come together as a parish - with live or online events and be a Summer FUNraiser!
Have fun and help build a world free from hunger - for all our global family.
Summer Fundraising ideas for parishes and families

Join in the fun of a teddy bears picnic and give the gift of play!
Collect online or take on a challenge to raise vital funds to support vulnerable families.
We have plenty of fun, inspiring ideas:
Help celebrate CAFOD's 60th birthday!
World Food Crisis Appeal
Following on from the Walk Against Hunger challenge, CAFOD is continuing the work to tackle the causes of hunger in our World Food Crisis Appeal.
Take on a fundraising challenge in support of this appeal.
Challenge events
Get active, get sponsored and raise money for people living in poverty, while getting fit and having fun. Choose your event and enter now!
Ukraine update
As the conflict continues in Ukraine, CAFOD sends a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to all parishes for your support, prayers and donations for the people affected. We have produced a poster to use in church and suggested a newsletter announcement for parish bulletins.
Ukraine update and thank you Parish poster (pdf, 2mb)
A thank you poster for parishes to download and display in church
Ukraine thank you - parish newsletter announcement (docx, 116kb)
Parish newsletter announcement
Read more about how your support is making a difference
Family Fast Day
Family Fast Day collections in parishes raise vital funds for our planned work - wherever the need is greatest.
The next Family Fast Day will be Friday 7 October 2022 - more information coming soon.
Get involved this summer
Check out our A-Z of fundraising ideas - we have plenty of fun summery ideas to inspire you!
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Order a contactless device
Information on how to order, set up and use a contactless device for CAFOD fundraising.
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Sponsored challenge events
Get active, get sponsored and raise money for people living in poverty, while getting fit and having fun.
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Events Sponsorship Form
Download your form, complete your event and raise those funds for CAFOD!
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How to fundraise for us
Interested in fundraising for CAFOD? We have a handy step-by-step guide to make sure you have everything you need to make your event fantastic.