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 2025

The Catholic Association Trustees and Management Team are pleased to announce that we are offering funding for Volunteers and Assisted Pilgrims:

Fixed Price:

The CA Young Helpers Group fare: £500 (includes travel insurance, T&C’s apply).

This 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 2025.



Acceuil Assisted Pilgrims fare: £770 (includes travel insurance, T&C’s apply).

This is subsidised from the original price of: £1020, automatically applied to all Assisted Pilgrims staying in the Accueil - we will be using the Accueil notre Dame this year.

To register as an Acceuil Assisted Pilgrim please complete the CA Registration Form, Dr Adrian or Tina will be in contact with you.

Deadline 30th June 2025.


Limited Fixed fare £550

For Volunteers staying in the St George or Beau Site.

To apply:

  1. Complete the CA Registration Form, registering as a Volunteer Helper or Healthcare Professional.

  2. Email stating you are applying for the ‘Limited Fixed fare’ to: funding@catholicassociation.co.uk

Deadline 1st June 2025.

Discretionary Funding:

Discretionary funding for Assisted Pilgrims and Volunteers.

To apply:

  1. Complete the CA Registration Form

  2. Email stating you are applying for ‘Discretionary Funding’ to: funding@catholicassociation.co.uk

Deadline 1st June 2025.



**Please note that all funding is limited. The making of all grants is subject to the discretion of the Grants Committee.

Other Options:

Jumbulance

The Jumbulance will be subsided making the price will be the same as flying.

Spaces are limited for Assisted Pilgrims, Volunteers and family/friend accompanying APs.

Please register by indicating your preference to travel by Jumbulance on the CA Registration form, we will be in contact to confirm whether or not we can accommodate you.


Ave Maria

If you would like to stay in the Ave Maria, a cheaper accommodation option, contact Sadie to book: Sadie@catholicassociation.co.uk 

You can book flight only options through Tangney Tours.