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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Catholic Agency for Overseas Development

CAFOD is the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England & Wales. We:- work with communities in the global South to overcome poverty - protect lives & relieve suffering during emergencies- raise awareness of the causes of poverty to inspire a commitment to lasting change- challenge those with power to adopt policies and behaviour that promote justice & end poverty

Founded
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar international in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 86%
Peer average: 91%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 87

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.86
Program expenses£0.86 (£43.3 million)
86% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Catholic Agency for Overseas Development is a registered international nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £56M in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Catholic Agency for Overseas Development has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.

Catholic Agency for Overseas Development is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Based on official tax filings, Catholic Agency for Overseas Development has £56M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for international charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Catholic Agency for Overseas Development is classified as a International organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £56M in annual revenue. The organization has 14 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Catholic Agency for Overseas Development. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Catholic Agency for Overseas Development has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 86% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

CAFOD is the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England & Wales. We:- work with communities in the global South to overcome poverty - protect lives & relieve suffering during emergencies- raise awareness of the causes of poverty to inspire a commitment to lasting change- challenge those with power to adopt policies and behaviour that promote justice & end poverty Catholic Agency for Overseas Development is classified as a international organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among international charities registered in United Kingdom: Catholic Agency for Overseas Development's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of £56M is well above the peer average of £1M.

Catholic Agency for Overseas Development is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

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Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
86% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. CATHOLIC AGENCY FOR OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

DO
Dominic Jermey Obe Cvo
Trustee

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Dominic J••••• O•• C••
Trustee
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Gabriela F••••• Z•••••
Trustee
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George W•••••• F•••••••••
Trustee
GR
Graham O•••••••••
Trustee
MA
Mary V••••••• W•••
Trustee
MA
Matthew W•••••• M•••••
Trustee
MA
Maureen K•••••••••
Trustee
MA
Maveen P••••••
Trustee
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Professor K•••• K••••
Trustee
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Rev G••••• D••••••••••• S••••••••
Trustee
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Rev M••• O••••
Trustee
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Rev T•• N••••• B•••••
Trustee
RO
Rosanne M••• B•••••• K••
Trustee
RT
Rt R•• S•••••• J•••• L••••••• W•••••
Trustee
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£56.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
£47.9M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£67.9M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
£50.5M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£52.4M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other international in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Catholic Agency for Overseas Development This page 87 £56.2 million 86%
Practical Action 87 £33.1 million 86%
Target Housing Limited 87 £18.6 million 100%
The Duke of Edinburgh'S International Award Foundation 87 £15.1 million 80%
Saferworld 87 £19.4 million 98%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 14 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 5, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Catholic Agency for Overseas Development

What is Catholic Agency for Overseas Development?
Catholic Agency for Overseas Development is a international nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. CAFOD is the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England & Wales. We:- work with communities in the global South to overcome poverty - protect lives & relieve suffering during emergencies- raise awareness of the causes of poverty to inspire a commitment to lasting change- challenge those with power to adopt policies and behaviour that promote justice & end poverty
When was Catholic Agency for Overseas Development founded?
Catholic Agency for Overseas Development was founded in 2015.
Where is Catholic Agency for Overseas Development located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is Catholic Agency for Overseas Development's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
Is Catholic Agency for Overseas Development trustworthy?
Catholic Agency for Overseas Development has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Catholic Agency for Overseas Development's website?
https://www.cafod.org.uk
Are donations to Catholic Agency for Overseas Development tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.