CA serves as the official relief, development and advocacy agency of 41 sponsoring churches in Britain and Ireland, and is part of the worldwide church community.
In 2006/07, CA’s annual income was £93.3 million/€103.6 million and in 2007-08 overall, CA earned £86.5 million/€109.3 million, with nearly 75% directly from the public in Britain and Ireland. Christian Aid is also funded by sponsoring churches and governments, such as Irish Aid and through the UK Department for International Development (DFID).