St Vincent de Paul Society

This year's 5km Do It for Charity 2009 Fun Run series got off to a flying start when 15 runners representing the SVP completed the first run in Regent's Park, London on 10th May! Click here to read more and see photos from the day!

The Society is planning on having runners representing it in 2 more 5km Fun Runs - Manchester (11th October) and Birmingham (13th September). If you would like to participate in any of the runs this year please contact Allison Pollock at National Office on 020 7407 4644 or click here for further information about the events and to download a registration form.

This summer 3 cyclists will be raising funds for the SVP by cycling from London to Paris, through beautiful English villages and into stunning rural France. The cyclists Bernard Thurlow and Jason and Neil Palmer are currently in training for the event and in need of sponsorship! If you would like to sponsor any of the riders representing the Society and turning concern into action, please click on one of the buttons below:

The Spring 2009 edition of the Vincentian Concern is now available to download from our Resources & Publications section.

The St Vincent de Paul Society Annual Report 2008 is also now available to download in the same area along with previous years' reports and other useful resources.

SVP Resources can now be purchased using your credit or debit card by calling National Office on 020 7407 4744.

The St Vincent de Paul Society recently had the opportunity of promoting the work we do across England and Wales with a week long exhibition held inside the Houses of Parliament. The exhibition was supported by John Battle, MP for Leeds West, a keen supporter of the SVP.

The event provided a rare opportunity to showcase the work we do to Members of the House of Commons and the Lords, from membership level to the various Special Works operating across the country helping those who most need our help and assistance.

Click here to read more about the exhibition and to view photos from the week.

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.

It has 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.

Separately from the above online fraud, here in England & Wales a couple who claim to be brother and sister have also been approaching SVP members and making attempts to defraud them through bogus claims for help. Click here for further information on the pair of fraudsters...

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.