Caritas Sunday 2025
This Caritas Sunday, thank you for taking time to reflect on our work, consider ways you can take action in your community this year, and make a donation if you’re able.
However you choose to mark Caritas Sunday, we’re extremely grateful.
Caritas Sunday, which takes place on 26 January, is an important date in the annual calendar.
It’s an opportunity for people across Greater Manchester and Lancashire to reflect on the social action work which has taken place in their local communities over the last year.
It’s also a chance to put together plans for the coming year, as well as taking a moment to find out more about Caritas Salford and our work.
Parishes, community groups and individuals also hold collections and make donations in support of that work across Greater Manchester and Lancashire.
Demand for our services is continuing to increase as the continued high costs of living continue to hit families and individuals hard.
However you choose to mark Caritas Sunday this year, we’d like to say thank you. Your support and donations mean we can continue to work alongside thousands of local people every year, at a time when they need us the most.
Our charity supports people across Greater Manchester and Lancashire who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage, or homelessness.
Many who come to us are facing acute crisis.
We believe that everyone has a right to a dignified life, and that all people deserve the same chances and opportunities.
As well as taking action by delivering services alongside people who need additional support to transform their lives, we also know it’s important to call out injustices – to make sure we’re continuing to take action not only in our day-to-day services, but also to demand sustainable change and advocate for real, tangible change.
We want to have an impact on people’s lives not just immediately as we support them through a crisis situation, but for the long-term too.
Ways to get involved
As well as making a donation, there are lots of other ways you can take part in Caritas Sunday…
- Download our resources at the bottom of this page – we have a range available, from posters and fact sheets, to scripts to read in Church. There are links to various free toolkits and information packs too.
- Take a look at the services we provide and signpost people in your area who may benefit from our support.
- Share our posts and this page on social media to help raise awareness and encourage others to take action.
- Volunteer with our teams to help local people.
- Take on an event or challenge in 2025 in aid of Caritas.
And please…do get in touch if you have any more ideas about how you could support us this Caritas Sunday and beyond. You can also call the team, who can also assist if you require additional resources or other information. They can be reached on 0161 817 2250 (press 1 for fundraising).
Where your money goes
It costs £12,000 per day to provide the level of service and support being delivered in Caritas projects across Greater Manchester and Lancashire.
Which means that everyone who needs it is able to access urgent practical help required, as well as any advice and support that will help them for the long term.
Every single donation matters because it means nobody is turned away or left behind.
These are just some examples of how your donation could be used to provide critical support – right now – or help someone begin to transform their own life with dignity.
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£35could provide low energy lightbulbs for a home to help someone's finances
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£85could provide a monthly travel pass to help someone start volunteering, employment or to access support
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£350could provide everything needed for a raised bed or plot in our community allotment, such as plants, tools, clothing and compost
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£1,500could provide a room for a year for someone, preventing them becoming homeless
Did you know?
“I can’t tell you how much this means to have support. Things are so hard at the moment and I’m really grateful for everything you do. My boys don’t know where the food comes from, but they know they will be fed.
Person accessing our services
Resources
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Caritas Sunday Parish Newsletter
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Caritas Sunday Script for Church Services
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Caritas Sunday Prayer
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Become a Caritas Parish Rep Leaflet
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Human dignity and homelessness resource
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Setting up a warm hub in your community
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Your guide to becoming a volunteer at Caritas Salford
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Caritas Impact Report
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How you can help challenge poverty in your community
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Free homelessness video resources for schools and community groups
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Free signposting resources for your local community
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Leave a legacy that lasts
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Celebrating human dignity: A blog from Minna
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Advice from our energy team as winter fuel bills rise
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Health and homelessness: Amanda tells us more…
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New enhanced mental health support provision announced for local schools
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Ways to take action – December policy update