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Resources for Parishes and Groups

Last updated – 22 December 2021

This page is for parishioners and pastors looking to develop responses to what is happening in their local area. We have selected short and insightful introductions to faith-based social action in England and Wales, published by CSAN and other organisations. These resources are in the public domain – copyright and the views expressed belong to the authors. If you are not sure where to start, we recommend exploring the resources in ‘1st steps‘.

We welcome suggestions of other similar resources. Please send an email to policy@csan.org.uk

CSAN has published reports on professional social services linked to the Catholic Church and community organising – see our Publications page.

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General Election 2024
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General Election 2024
#RegisterToVote
6th June 20246th June 2024
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Uncategorised
1st steps – introductory guides
6th November 201927th April 2022
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Asylum Accommodation
A Hostile Environment
1st July 20241st July 2024
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Ukraine Toolkit
Act
16th September 202225th November 2024
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Uncategorised
Addictions
6th November 201924th December 2021
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Uncategorised
Anna Chaplaincy
6th November 20193rd December 2019
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Asylum Accommodation
Background to the Asylum Accommodation System in the UK
1st July 20241st July 2024
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Asylum Accommodation
Barracks & Barges
1st July 20246th August 2024
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Uncategorised
Beacon Parish Scheme (young adults)
22nd December 202122nd December 2021
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Uncategorised
Befriending
6th November 20193rd December 2019
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Asylum Accommodation
Call-To-Action
1st July 20241st July 2024
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Love the Stranger
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Migration
CAMPAIGNS
21st March 202324th May 2024
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Uncategorised
Catholic Grandparents
3rd September 20203rd September 2020
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Uncategorised
Catholic Mental Health Project
6th November 20193rd December 2019
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Asylum Accommodation
Commission on the Integration of Refugees
1st July 20241st July 2024
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Ukraine Toolkit
Contacts
16th September 202216th September 2022
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Community Development
Covid-19 Toolkit
23rd April 202017th July 2020
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Asylum Accommodation
CSAN Member Experiences in Asylum Hotels
1st July 20241st July 2024
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General Election 2024
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General Election 2024
CSAN Statement on the General Election 2024
29th May 20243rd June 2024
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Uncategorised
Dementia and spirituality
6th November 20193rd December 2019
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Uncategorised
Domestic abuse
10th August 202024th December 2021
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Love the Stranger
DONATE
21st March 20234th April 2023
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Uncategorised
Engaging with public policy
6th November 201924th December 2021
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Guidance
Uncategorised
Food
6th November 20193rd December 2019
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Uncategorised
Forming Missionary Disciples (young adults)
7th April 202022nd December 2021
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General Election 2024
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General Election 2024
General Election Resources
29th May 202411th June 2024
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Uncategorised
Growing Old Gracefully
6th November 20193rd December 2019
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Resettlement Guide
Guidance for Hosts and Sponsors
11th November 20224th April 2023
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Guidance
Uncategorised
HIV/AIDS
3rd December 2019
CSAN England and Wales Caritas Catholic social action Read more
Guidance
Uncategorised
Homelessness
6th November 201924th December 2021
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Asylum Accommodation
Hotel Closures & Evictions
1st July 202420th December 2024
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Uncategorised
Housing
6th November 201924th December 2021
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Love the Stranger
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Migration
LEARN MORE
21st March 20234th April 2023
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Uncategorised
Loneliness
6th November 20193rd December 2019
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Resettlement Guide
Modern Slavery and the Risk of Exploitation for Asylum-Seekers, Refugees and Displaced Individuals
11th November 20223rd April 2023
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Asylum Accommodation
Multi-Agency Working in Hotels: The Caritas Experience
1st July 20241st July 2024
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Resettlement Guide
Other Schemes
11th November 20224th April 2023
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Uncategorised
Parish Guide to Disability
21st August 202031st August 2021
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Love the Stranger
PRAY
21st March 20234th April 2023
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Ukraine Toolkit
Prayer
16th September 202216th September 2022
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General Election 2024
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General Election 2024
Pre-Manifesto Analysis from CSAN
6th June 20246th June 2024
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Criminal Justice
Prisons
22nd April 202222nd April 2022
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Love the Stranger
PURCHASING POWER
21st March 20234th April 2023
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Uncategorised
Reaching Out
3rd December 201919th December 2019
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Love the Stranger
REFLECT
21st March 20233rd April 2023
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Migration
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Resettlement Guide
Resettlement in the UK: How to get involved 
11th November 20224th April 2023
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Uncategorised
Safeguarding
20th December 202120th December 2021
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Ukraine Toolkit
SJOG Homes For Ukraine: Scheme Concluded
1st August 20242nd August 2024
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Guidance
Love the Stranger
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Migration
SPEAK UP
21st March 20236th June 2024
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Cost of Living
Template Letter to Your MP
3rd November 20224th April 2023
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Guidance
Uncategorised
The Art of Dying Well
6th November 20195th May 2020
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Guidance
Uncategorised
The Cares Family
25th November 20193rd December 2019
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Guidance
Migration
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Resettlement Guide
The Guide for Download
27th March 20234th April 2023
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Guidance
Asylum Accommodation
The Impact of Asylum Hotels: A Case Study
1st July 20241st July 2024
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Guidance
Uncategorised
THOMAS
19th December 201919th December 2019
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Exploitation
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Migration
Trafficking and modern slavery
6th November 201912th December 2022
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Guidance
Asylum Accommodation
Types of Accommodation
1st July 20241st July 2024
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Guidance
Resettlement Guide
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Ukraine Toolkit
Ukraine Visa Schemes
11th November 202223rd April 2025
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Ukraine Toolkit
Understanding the Humanitarian Situation
16th September 202228th September 2022
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Love the Stranger
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Migration
VOLUNTEER
21st March 20236th June 2024
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Guidance
Uncategorised
Welcoming people in mental illness
6th November 201924th December 2021
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Guidance
Uncategorised
Welfare benefits
6th November 201924th December 2021
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Guidance
Cost of Living
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News from Members
What Can My Parish Do?
16th December 20224th April 2023
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Guidance
Migration
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Resettlement Guide
What is Refugee Resettlement?
11th November 20224th April 2023
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Guidance
Uncategorised
Work Matters
6th November 20193rd December 2019
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Poverty
World Day of the Poor 2023
6th November 20236th November 2023
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