St Vincent de Paul Society

It has recently come to our attention that a group of people claiming to represent the St Vincent de Paul Society here in the UK, are approaching members of the public in the US, via the internet and email, in an attempt to solicit illegal funds.

If you have been approached by anyone suspicious claiming to represent the SVP please contact Matthew Stockton at National Office immediately on 020 7407 4644 or e-mail matthews@svp.org.uk.

This year we celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the founding of the St Vincent de Paul Society by Frederic Ozanam and his companions. Visit our History section to find out more about how and why Frederic set up the Society, following in the footsteps of St Vincent himself.

In addition to our annual National Meetings and our Mass of Rededication in Cardiff, the Society will be holding an Awareness Month in September and celebrating the Anniversary at a series of local and national events.

The Easter edition of the Vincentian Concern is now available to download from our Resources & Publications section.

The latest issue includes details of the approaching 2008 National Meetings and information about this year's Lourdes Pilgrimage.

Also available to download are the Society's Audited Accounts covering the last financial year 2006-2007, containing useful information on the objectives and activities of the SVP in the UK.

9 intrepid volunteers completed the first annual sponsored pilgrims' walk to raise over £5000 for the Ozanam Centre, North Wales at the beginning of April.

Visit the link above to read more about the route they took and to view a video presentation of the stunning scenery they took in along the way. For further information about the Ozanam Centre and the work that is carried out there as well as at other SVP Projects, please visit our What we do pages or the Ozanam Centre website.

You can now donate online by using our secure credit/debit card facility or by setting up an online Direct Debit.

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.

On Sunday 11th May a team of 17 members, trustees, staff and friends of the St Vincent de Paul Society took part in the Do It For Charity 5km Fun Run in Regents Park, London.

Following months of gruelling training all runners completed the full 5km and raised over £2000 for the Society! Visit the above page to view photos from the event.