Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance is provided on an annual basis, as outlined further below. The making of all grants is subject to the discretion of the Grants Committee.
Funding 2026
If you would be interested in applying for a subsidy, please contact: funding@catholicassociation.co.uk
The Catholic Association Trustees and Management Team are pleased to announce that we are offering some funding for Volunteers and Assisted Pilgrims:
Fixed Price:
The CA Young Helpers Group fare: £600 (includes travel insurance, T&C’s apply).
This subsidised price is automatically applied when registering to join and stay with the CA Young Helpers Group (16-25 year olds).
To register please complete the CA Registration Form, the Leaders of the Young Helpers Group will be in contact with you.
The YHG will be staying in the Beau Site Hotel and travelling on the flights from either Stansted or Birmingham.
Deadline 30th June 2026.
Accueil Assisted Pilgrims fare: £850 (includes travel insurance, T&C’s apply).
This subsidised price is automatically applied to all Assisted Pilgrims staying in the Accueil - we will be using the Accueil Saint-Frai this year. The Accueil Saint-Frai is a facility owned by the Lourdes Sanctuary, specifically designed to welcome and accommodate pilgrims, especially those who have ongoing healthcare needs.
To register as an Accueil Assisted Pilgrim please complete the CA Registration Form, our healthcare team will be in contact with you.
Deadline 30th June 2026.
Discretionary Funding:
Discretionary funding may be given to APs and Volunteers from remaining funds.
To apply:
Complete the CA Registration Form
Tick the box that says: “Please tick if you would like to apply for funding” (in the travel section)
Deadline 1st June 2026.
Contact: funding@catholicassociation.co.uk
**Please note that all funding is limited. The making of all grants is subject to the discretion of the Grants Committee.