The St Vincent de Paul Society (“SVP”) is an international Christian voluntary organization dedicated to tackling poverty and disadvantage by providing direct practical assistance to anyone in need. Active in England & Wales since 1844, today it continues to address social and material need in all its many forms.
“Our Lord has strongly recommended forbearance to us, knowing that, without it union can neither come about nor subsist…”St Vincent's letter to Louis Dupont 8 th October 1659 [ Correspondence, Conferences, Documents, Coste P.1999 VOL 8 L3001, p168] |
| Zero Poverty: Stop Poverty Now! | Putting the fun into Fundraising with the SVP! | |
Eurostat's latest poverty survey indicates that 17% of people across the EU (some 80 million people) currently live below the poverty line, facing serious obstacles in accessing employment, education, housing, as well as social and financial services. Caritas Social Action Network (UK) has asked Catholic charities in the UK to support this initiative which is partly aimed at raising awareness of poverty in the EU and addressing this poverty. Support can be provided as follows: Petition: There is a European wide petition with a target of 1 million signatories. Awareness Raising: The SVP, alongside various other Catholic organisations, has been asked to promote Zero Poverty in whatever way it can. You can find more information on www.zeropoverty.org |
5km Super Hero Fun Runs - London (13th June) and Manchester (26th Sept) For further information on how you can get involved in any of this year’s events, or to find out how you can support those taking part, please visit the News & Events page or contact Jessica Bray on 020 7407 4644 or by email to jessicab@svp.org.uk. |
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| Vincentian 350th Anniversary Celebrations! | Latest Publications | |
This special year of jubilee will be commemorated with a series of events and activities throughout the year and provides an opportunity to make a real difference by highlighting the plight of disadvantaged and vulnerable people in Britain today. Click here for further information on the 350th Anniversary and further details on some of the major events that will be taking place over the coming year... |
Also available is our new Library Resources Catalogue for 2010 which features a variety of printed materials, books, medals and other items relating to the Society. SVP Resources can now be purchased using your credit or debit card by calling National Office on 020 7407 4744.
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| Haiti Earthquake: What the SVP is doing to help | Online and telephone donations | |
Any Members of the Society who would like to make a donation are asked to contact their local Twinnage representative. If members of the public would like to make a donation via the SVP they can do so by posting a cheque made payable to ‘SVP Twinnage’ to SVP National Office, 5th Floor, 291-299, Borough High Street, London SE1 1JG, with a note requesting the money be used for Haiti. For further information please contact Matthew Stockton on 020 7407 4644 or by email to matthews@svp.org.uk. |
If you would like make a donation with your credit or debit card over the phone, you can now do so by calling the SVP National Office on 020 7407 4644. |


