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Welcome to CSAN

CSAN (Caritas Social Action Network) is the umbrella organisation of charities with a Catholic ethos, providing professional social care within the UK. Our members provide services to marginalised and vulnerable children, adults and families of all faiths and none.

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This site provides an introduction into our work and the positive difference our member charities make to people's everyday lives. What is CSAN? 

Download our brochure 'An Introduction to CSAN' or find out more about membership 

 

 

Latest news...


A study day on Caritas in Veritate (Charity in Truth)

 

Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) will be holding a study day on Caritas in Veritate on February 24th at Salford Cathedral Centre. The purpose of the day is to explore in some depth this significant papal encyclical on human development, the economy and the environment.

Facilitated by Mgr Andrew Faley, Assistant General Secretary of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, the day will feature four engaging speakers - Rev. Dr James Hanvey SJ (Heythrop College), Mary Colwell (TV & radio presenter), Councillor Mike Adam and Fr. Stephen Wang (Dean of Studies, Allen Hall). For more information and to book a place, please click here.

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     CSAN recruiting for new Chief Executive

Due to the retirement of the current post-holder, CSAN is looking for a passionate and dynamic leader with excellent motivational skills, executive impact and the values and commitment to further develop this innovative and forward-looking organisation. An experienced strategic manager, you will have a strong track record of successful delivery, a good understanding of the wider context of management in the care sector, and a strong commitment to Catholic Social Action.

This is a full-time permanent position and the salary will be circa £50,000 + pension contribution. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday 1st March 2010. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 24th March.

Click here to download an application pack. Please email your completed application form to Lesley Versprille at lesley.versprille@cbcew.org.uk

For futher information regarding the role, please contact Philippa Gitlin on 020 7901 4875.

 


Directory of Care Services to Older People

Looking for care services to older people provided by organisations and projects with a Catholic ethos?

CSAN's 'Directory of Services Provided by the Catholic Community to Older People’ is a good place to start.

Training Days on Dementia and Spirituality

UPDATE- CSAN's training workshops on dementia and spirituality in London on the 12th February and 5th March are now FULL. Click here for more information on other locations and dates.

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Read about one of our members' inspirational projects!


Solidarity into action : First Catholic Social Days for Europe


Photos of the launch of the older persons' services mapping report


Vacancy - Research Officer at the Irish Chaplaincy in Britain


Vacancy - Parish & Supporter Relations Officer - PACT


Vacancy - Chief Executive - St Francis' Children's Society