The St Vincent de Paul Society (or as it is often known - the SVP) is an international Christian voluntary organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and disadvantage by providing practical assistance to those in need – irrespective of ideology, faith, ethnicity, age or gender. The Society is a lay organisation initially formed in Paris in 1833 by Blessed Frédéric Ozanam and his companions, and active in England & Wales since 1844. Placed under the Patronage of St Vincent de Paul, it is inspired by his thinking and works. It seeks, in the spirit of justice and charity, to help those who are suffering poverty in whatever form.
Welcome to St Vincent de Paul Society
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Welcome
“I want to embrace the world in a network of charity”; Frédéric Ozanam, SVP founder. Our work is wide ranging; visiting & befriending, charity shops, furniture stores, support centres, and much more.
Making a donation, however small, will enable the SVP to make a difference to the lives of people in real need, facing many forms of disadvantages. We rely on the generosity of people like you to help them. Please give as much as you can.
The SVP is dedicated to helping combat poverty. If you would like to request assistance from the Society, please write in to our National Office and we will see if we can help. ...
The SVP produces a magazine called Vincentian Concern three times a year. We also produce newsletters and spiritual resources. Many of these can be downloaded from this site in PDF format.