Celebrating 25 years of partnership between CAFOD and CPL Aromas

In 2025 CAFOD proudly celebrates 25 years of partnership between CAFOD and CPL Aromas – the world’s largest fragrance-only fragrance house, and a family business for the Pickthall family.

Beginning with a donation of £7,000 in September 2000, CAFOD’s partnership with CPL Aromas has grown into something truly extraordinary, totalling over £5.5 million of support over the last 25 years! Thanks to the generosity of the Pickthall Family and CPL Aroma’s donations, we’ve been able to support more than 70 projects in some of the world’s most vulnerable places. Together, we’ve helped families grow food, access clean water, rebuild after disasters and send their children to school.

In 2025 CAFOD proudly celebrates 25 years of partnership between CAFOD and CPL Aromas – the world’s largest fragrance-only fragrance house, and a family business for the Pickthall family.

Our partnership over time

2000 – First donation

In September 2000, CPL Aromas made their first donation of £7,000 to CAFOD, marking the beginning of a partnership rooted in compassion and global solidarity.

Since then, their unwavering support has helped transform lives across the globe, reaching communities in times of crisis and hope.

Chris Pickthall, CPL Aromas — CPL Aromas CEO Chris Pickthall at the London Marathon 2025

2007 – The first London Marathon for CAFOD

In 2007, CPL Aromas staff began running the London Marathon to raise funds for CAFOD, with CEO Chris Pickthall running every year since! In 2025, CPL Aromas put forward their biggest team yet, raising almost £45,000!

CPL training workshop in Colombia. — CPL staff presenting the training workshop in Colombia

2012 – Colombia workshop

Staff engagement has always been an important part of CPL Aromas and CAFOD’s partnership. In 2012, staff from CPL Aromas’ Colombia office delivered a training to small business owners in Colombia, sharing expertise in fragrances and production techniques to build capacity within local communities.

2015 – £1 million milestone

In 2015, the partnership reached a major milestone, with CPL Aromas contributing over £1 million to CAFOD’s work across the globe. This landmark moment reflected not only financial generosity but a deepening commitment to long-term change and shared values.

Caritas Nairobi coronavirus supplies — Sister Modeasther Karuri, Caritas Nairobi programme manager, distributes coronavirus supplies

2020 – Coronavirus response

During the global coronavirus pandemic in 2020, CPL Aromas donated £200,000 to CAFOD’s Coronavirus Appeal helping us to respond swiftly to urgent needs in vulnerable communities.

Tailor in Goma — A tailor in Goma, DRC, expanded her business with CPL Aromas-funded Caritas support to provide for her children’s education

2024 – £5 million reached

CPL Aromas’ total contribution surpassed £5 million, supporting over 70 projects in more than 20 countries — a testament to their enduring commitment.

2025 – 25 years of partnership

CAFOD and CPL Aromas celebrate 25 years of collaboration, compassion and impact — a legacy of hope that continues to grow. We give thanks to CPL Aromas for all of their support, and look forward to building our partnership together in the years to come!

The reach of our partnership over 25 years

Want to create a corporate partnership with CAFOD? Contact our team to find out more

Every business is different, with its own priorities, vision and objectives. We work with you to create a partnership as unique as you are.

To start working towards your philanthropy goals, please get in touch with our dedicated team by email, phone or by completing the contact form at the bottom of this page.

Contact name

Eleanor Heans-Glogowska

Role

Corporate Partnerships Executive

Email

majorgifts@cafod.org.uk

Telephone

020 7095 5344