Church Urban Fund

The Church Urban Fund is a charitable organisation set up by the Church of England in 1987 designed to assist in deprived and impoverished areas of the country. Operating in partnership with faith organisations working at the local level, the fund aims to provide a range of support to help these groups to serve their communities.

Read more about Church Urban Fund:  Mission Statement, Origins, Timeline

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