Impact report 2024: Look Up

We're proud to announce the publication of our 2024 Impact Report, showcasing a year of powerful partnerships, community transformation, and unwavering commitment to faith-based service.

The report - entitled “Look Up” - captures collective achievements made possible through collaboration with churches and faith communities across England. It reflects the compassion, innovation, resilience, and faith that drive our shared mission to challenge the unjust structures of society.

Highlights from the report include:

• Over 22,000 individuals supported through Places of Welcome, a place-based initiative supported by 4,105 volunteers in 821 locations.

• 92% of Growing Good church users took action, including launching new outreach projects and forming partnerships.

• Over 6,000 people used the Look Up Tool to delve into data that helps them understand their parish and plan for mission through insights into local demographics and key social challenges such as poverty, housing, and education.
• 86 new partnerships facilitated between local organisations enabling local leaders to break down barriers, tackle inequality, build long-term relationships and amplify the voices and agency of underserved neighbourhoods.
• 12 new strategic partnerships with local churches, Christian charities, and faith-based organisations to strengthen social action and community outreach.
• Compelling stories of transformation, hope, and solidarity drawn from across the country and backed by data.

As we look to the future, Church Urban Fund remains committed to walking alongside communities and championing faith-based solutions that restore dignity, strengthen relationships, and build resilience.