About Us
We are a leading social action charity providing high quality services and support to excluded, vulnerable and isolated Irish people in England and Wales. As we reach out, we hope we're contributing to a fairer, more just society, one person at a time.
Our Staff and VolunteersOur services include
Alleviating loneliness and social exclusion experienced by older Irish people by offering friendship, pastoral support and advocacy services
Providing a general outreach service for younger immigrants from Ireland
Our Story
In the 1950s and 60s many people from Ireland came to the UK. The Catholic Church in Ireland recognised that moving to another country was no small endeavour and that it would take time for those people to settle in.
So in 1957 the Irish Bishops sent 9 priests to minister to the many Irish people who had arrived in England in the post-war years. To begin with the priests quite literally walked alongside people working in the construction and hospitality industries, marking the start of the Irish Chaplaincy.
Today, we continue to meet and walk alongside Irish people, especially those most isolated and vulnerable. Our work stems from our spiritual roots, embracing the core meaning of Catholic, which is 'universal' and 'inclusive'. We work with people regardless of their religious background.
There are many more people who would benefit from our services if we had the resources. We’d be grateful for any help you can offer either by becoming a volunteer or by donating.
You can also get the latest updates from our case workers and volunteers by joining our email list.
VolunteerDonate NowSign up for Email Updates and NewsLearn more about our services
Reaching out to older Irish people
Our Irish Seniors Project
Over the years we have also developed meaningful friendships with older Irish people who have specific cultural needs. We offer a listening ear to a person who may not have had anyone visit them for a year. We find that they seem happier and lighter after our visits and we receive many thank you messages for relieving the pangs of loneliness.
See our work with older Irish peopleOur Funders
We are most grateful to the ongoing support of our funders and many individual friends and donors. You make it possible for us to continue looking ahead with hope.
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