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.

This site provides an introduction into our work and the positive difference our member charities make to peoples everyday lives.
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Caritas held its Annual Conference on 4-5 June 2009 where the theme of the conference was "From Exclusion to Equality".  It was a successful event which prompted discussion and debate on whether the Catholic Church is meeting the needs of the most excluded.  As well, it raised important issues on the partnership between the leadership of Catholic Church and the leadership of Catholic voluntary sector.   For pictures from the conference...