The Catenian Bursary Fund – Helping young catholics help others

Do something wonderful...

Every year we give financial support to young Catholics from all over the world who volunteer to do something wonderful and help those less fortunate than themselves. Whether this is on an individual project, or with others – or even if you are planning to travel to Lourdes to help an assisted pilgrim – we would like to help you to achieve your aims.

Individual Project Award

Our principal award helps those young Catholics who act individually to help others.

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Lourdes Award

We also help young Catholics who act as a helper for an assisted pilgrim at Lourdes.

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See how the Bursary Fund helps to change lives

Girls on their projects, building a school

About us

Since our formation in 1980, we have proudly distributed well over £1 million to support young Catholics from around the world, including Malta, Australia, South Africa, the UK, and Ireland. As a registered charity in the UK, funded by members of the ‘Catenians’—an organisation dedicated to promoting friendship, support, and strengthening Catholic family life—we continue to grow and make a difference.

Our mission is to provide financial assistance to young people who are about to embark on incredible volunteer projects that benefit others. We offer two types of awards: the ‘Individual Project Award’ for those volunteering in developing countries, and the ‘Lourdes Pilgrimage Award’ for those assisting pilgrims in Lourdes, France.

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Your generous donations can help us extend our reach and support even more young volunteers in their noble endeavors. Join us in making a difference today by donating to our cause and enabling these young individuals to continue their amazing work. Your support is crucial in helping us foster a spirit of service and compassion in the next generation.

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Success stories

Read some inspiring success stories from recipients of our ‘Individual Project Awards’. These young volunteers have ventured into developing countries, bringing hope and change to communities in need. From building schools in rural Africa to providing medical care in remote villages of South America, their dedication and hard work have made a tangible difference. These stories are a testament to the incredible impact that our awards can have, not only on the lives of the volunteers but also on the countless individuals they help.