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Win and change a life too with the SVP Weekly Lottery

You can win up to £25,000 and help us to fight poverty in all its forms by playing the exciting new SVP Weekly Lottery. Play from only £1 per week and over 50% will go to help the SVP to support people in need across England and Wales suffering hardship, loneliness or exclusion in any form. By playing the SVP Weekly Lottery you will also help us to tackle the causes of poverty through our social justice campaigning, making society fairer for all. So, please join us and turn your concern into action and, who knows, your compassion might win you a whopping £25,000.

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Get Involved

However, you choose to get involved, we would love you to be a part of the SVP community, helping us to make a real difference to the lives of thousands of people.

When you get involved in any of the following ways, you will be at the heart of making a positive change in the lives of others. You will be a vital part of our mission to tackle the causes of poverty.

Become our Friend

Our Friends play a vital role in the SVP. Their regular gifts enable us to plan our future work with greater confidence and help our volunteers to support more families and individuals struggling with poverty or facing loneliness and isolation. More about becoming our Friend...

Do your own fundraising

Skydiving, a London to Paris bike ride, a bake sale or completing the Three Peaks Challenge are just a few of the fantastic things people have done in the past to raise funds for our wonderful work. Why not join the SVP Summer Sleep this summer? Want to do your own thing but need more inspiration?

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Upcoming Events

End of Life Companionship Conference

Thursday 22nd September 2022

St. Mary's University Twickenham, Waldegrave Suite and Online via Zoom

Time: 9.30am-4pm

St Vincent de Paul Society (England and Wales) will have incredible speaker and workshop sessions at the conference hosted by our partners, Art of Dying Well. With an amazing line-up, the event also provides opportunity for networking.

Learn more and Book your place now

Download conference programme

How Your Giving Makes a Difference

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You restored my faith in human kindness" - Sally

A life diminished by poverty, potentially unfulfilled due to economic circumstances, and the shadow of mental health decline are all present in our communities. But it doesn’t have to be like that. By raising money for us, you're helping people like Sally. Before the first lockdown, Sally became unwell and had to go on sick leave from her job at a hospice. The illness was hard to diagnose and progress was delayed by the lockdown. Coming to the end of her half-pay sick leave, she found herself struggling financially. She was referred to her local SVP group who made her a grant of £250. This was enough to get her through a rough patch, and she eventually recovered from her illness and is now back at work.

She says: “Thank you for the wonderful cheque. It has certainly helped me in these unfortunate times. You have restored my faith in human kindness. Words cannot express how grateful I am for your help. Thank you.”

Meet some of our supporters

David Allman is a Friend of the SVP, making regular donations to support our work with vulnerable people. ... David, Donor

Could you become a Friend of the SVP like David? Find out how

Beth is a Friend of the SVP, making a regular contribution to support our work.Inspired by her local SVP,... Beth, Donor

Can you donate or give some of your time like Beth has? Find out how

Miriam, president of Birmingham University SVP 1833, had always been aware of the SVP, but it wasn’t until... Miriam, SVP Member

Being a member allows you to carry out the essential face-to-face work SVP do. Find out how

Following rehabilitation for drug and alcohol addiction, Nick decided that he wanted to volunteer to “give... Nick, SVP Volunteer

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