Cardinal Vincent Nichols has revealed himself as practical man on social matters, seen most notably perhaps in his work with the victims of human trafficking.

Much of this kind of work is often undertaken by Caritas Westminster, a diocesan agency which has now opened a “new chapter” of social action with the launch of SEIDs, an acronym for Social Enterprise, Innovation, Ideas and Development.

Based in the former social club of St Joseph’s Church in Wembley, north London, the hub is a unique Catholic venture which seeks to help people to escape poverty by creating wealth – a “living wage” for themselves and the people they might employ.