Church Urban Fund

Church Urban Fund Changing lives and communities together. Our vision is to see people and communities all over England flourish and enjoy life in all its fullness.

CUF was established by the Church of England as a practical response to unmet need and has been active in local communities for over 30 years. We work through the Church of England’s local parish networks, and alongside other faith-based and secular organisations, to bring about positive change in neighbourhoods. We work by building trust, empowering local people to have a go at addressing the are

as of greatest need in their communities, and speaking out against injustice. We are committed to working through relational partnerships which bring about long-term, sustainable change by mobilising local people to be the source of the change they want to see and to use the assets already available in their community.

Huge congratulations to Liz Carnelley, who worked passionately as our Director of Partnerships and Near Neighbours, on b...
15/06/2026

Huge congratulations to Liz Carnelley, who worked passionately as our Director of Partnerships and Near Neighbours, on being awarded an OBE for services to community cohesion in the King's Birthday Honours list.

Liz told us: "I was stunned and delighted to receive this award, and I'm very grateful to all the people I’ve worked with over the years. I feel very honoured."

The work she started and championed goes on, through our programmes and resources that help churches and community groups get people together to build stronger relationships.

"Sharing a meal or walking side by side makes conversation easier." Ukrainian refugees in Birmingham are walking and tal...
15/06/2026

"Sharing a meal or walking side by side makes conversation easier." Ukrainian refugees in Birmingham are walking and talking to build deeper, trusting relationships across ethnic, cultural and faith differences. Not always a straight forward task, find out how it happens: https://cuf.org.uk/news/sanctuary-sunday-and-weekly

What is a nation? Professor Luke Bretherton explores how we tell the story of Britain truthfully, and encourages us all ...
11/06/2026

What is a nation? Professor Luke Bretherton explores how we tell the story of Britain truthfully, and encourages us all to get involved in the National Conversation
https://buff.ly/dpoMzYN

09/06/2026

We’ve made working well with volunteers easy with our free practical guide

🤚 Recruit volunteers
🫶 Build strong relationships
✌️ Tackle difficulties
✍️ Editable policy templates
💪 Case studies

https://cuf.org.uk/resources/volunteering-resources

60 people gathered to find out what churches can do using ABCD. They wanted:➕️ more conversations that prioritise listen...
05/06/2026

60 people gathered to find out what churches can do using ABCD. They wanted:

➕️ more conversations that prioritise listening as much as talking
📈 more input from passionate practitioners
☝️ more opportunities to learn from each other

More: https://buff.ly/ygGVDq5

02/06/2026

Need a helping hand growing a community built for good?
We’ve made working well with volunteers easy with our free practical guide: https://buff.ly/l2vF2Gu

01/06/2026

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” - John 14:27

Amen.

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“It’s a hard role, but a heart warming one.” Volunteers make our work happen, and we can't thank them enough.Shannon, a ...
01/06/2026

“It’s a hard role, but a heart warming one.”
Volunteers make our work happen, and we can't thank them enough.
Shannon, a volunteer at shares why she gets involved: https://buff.ly/ubXYDOy

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