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  • Timmy's story...

    With an absent father and a mother suffering from alcohol addiction Timmy (not his real name) fell into the wrong crowd and ended up in trouble. 

    Homelessness and drug addiction followed...

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  • Tucker's story...

    At 92 years of age Tucker, who lost his wife a few years ago now lives alone. Living in a one room flat, Tucker says he rarely speaks to anyone, and gets lonely by himself. Ever since the SVP...

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  • Tom's story...

    When Tom’s wife died after 22 years of marriage he muddled along, unable to express the deep grief he felt. His local SVP Conference provided the friendship he needed.

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  • Doris's story...

    Doris is an older lady with cancer and mental health issues. When her problems were exacerbated by a leak in her kitchen, the SVP helped on both a practical and personal level, improving her...

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  • Kristy's story...

    After years living in a hostel, Kristy was finally given a small flat. Having spent a lifetime in care, she was in desperate need of help. Her local SVP Conference stepped in to provide support....

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We feed the hungrybefriend the lonelycomfort the bereavedwelcome the strangersupport the homelessvisit the sickvisit prisoners

What will you do?

Motivated by the guiding principle of Christian charity, we seek to find those in need, to help them in a spirit of justice and to tackle poverty where we can.

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Timmy, Recovering from homelessness

With an absent father and a mother suffering from alcohol addiction Timmy (not his real name)...

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We depend on the generosity and commitment of our members and project volunteers who dedicate...

Almost 10,000 members

gave their time and talents to helping vulnerable people in England and Wales last year

Tucker, Suffering loneliness

At 92 years of age Tucker, who lost his wife a few years ago now lives alone. Living in a one...

Help people like Tucker. Become a volunteer. Become a member today

Our Sudan Appeal forms part of the SVP's international work with six developing countries around...

22,000 people

gained access to clean drinking water in Khartoum last year thanks to the SVP Sudan Appeal Donate now

Marge, suffering from addictions

Marge was a troubled woman in her mid-thirties, suffering from drug...

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Not all children get the chance to experience the joys of the seaside or nature in summer....

1500 children

enjoyed an activity camp run by the SVP in 2016 Donate

Tom, Isolated and living in poverty

When Tom’s wife died after 22 years of marriage he muddled along, unable to express the deep...

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Happy Birthday to us!

SVP England and Wales has been seeking and finding those in need since February 12th 1844.

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SVP's enduring relationship with Sudan and South Sudan
The power of the SVP network in Kerala
SVP's Greenhouse Project is a Success

Sudan & South Sudan : Can you help bring peace?

Donate today and help build peace amongst lives torn apart by war.

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