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Caritas Social Action Network

Caritas Social Action Network
AbbreviationCSAN
Established2003; 21 years ago (2003)
FounderCatholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales
TypeCompany limited by guarantee[1]
Registration no.1101431[1]
Purposesocial welfare, social justice
Location
Coordinates51°29′54″N 0°06′28″W / 51.4983°N 0.1078°W / 51.4983; -0.1078
OriginsCatholic Social Teaching[2]
Servicesadvocacy (national team), social services (members)
Official language
English
Patron
Cardinal Vincent Nichols
AffiliationsCaritas Internationalis, Caritas Europa
Websitewww.csan.org.uk

Caritas Social Action Network or CSAN is a British not-for-profit social welfare and social justice organisation. It is a service of the Catholic Church in England and Wales and a member of both Caritas Internationalis and Caritas Europa.[1]

Its sister agency for international humanitarian aid and development is the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD).[3]

History

Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) was established in March 2003 to elevate the visibility and influence of Catholic contributions to social justice in England and Wales. CSAN consolidated the functions of three previous social welfare organisations affiliated with the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales: the Social Welfare Committee, the Catholic Agency for Social Concern (CASC), and the Catholic Child Welfare Council (CCWC).[4][5][6]

The merger of these organisations into CSAN intended to enhance the Church's capacity to influence public discourse and policy on social care. CSAN also gained an international dimension, becoming a member of Caritas Internationalis and Caritas Europa, fostering collaboration on global and European social welfare initiatives.[2]

Structure and work

CSAN is a federation of more than 50 different Catholic organisations in England and Wales working with a range of stakeholders, including children and families, homeless persons, migrants and refugees, severely and multiply disadvantaged people, young criminals, older people, persons suffering from addiction, and many others.[1][7]

As of 2024, the member organisations of CSAN are:[8]

The Catholic Social Action Network maintains a small national team based in London and active in the coordination and support of its members, as well as in advocacy.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "CARITAS SOCIAL ACTION". Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Caritas England and Wales - CSAN". Caritas Europa. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  3. ^ "CSAN (Caritas Social Action Network)". focusonrefugees.org. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  4. ^ "About CSAN". csan.org.uk. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  5. ^ "Catholic Child Welfare Council, United Kingdom". findandconnect.gov.au. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  6. ^ "A fond farewell to Bishop Brain and two new Bishops join CSAN Trustees". cbcew.org.uk. 28 May 2014. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  7. ^ "CSAN Caritas Social Action Network". yourcatholiclegacy.org.uk. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  8. ^ "CSAN Members". csan.org.uk. Retrieved 23 December 2024.