Help our volunteers in England and Wales Rise to the Challenge of combatting Covid-19 with kindness or reach out to someone in need by making a gift today. We’ll use it where it's needed most and will have the greatest impact.
£10
could help fund our befriending work reaching out to someone who is lonely or isolated
£20
could provide five Vinnie Packs with winter essentials to people out in the cold
£50
could cover the weekly shopping bill for a family in need
£80
could contribute to heating for a household struggling with bills
£150
could make a house feel like a home for a newly rehoused family
Prefer not to donate online?
Call us on 07593 384 429 to make your donation over the phone during office hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
Post a cheque made out to SVP England and Wales to SVP, Romero House, 55 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7JB
How we use your money
86% charitable activities
10% support costs
2% fundraising
2% governance
Based on the Society’s 2019-20 accounts.
How we make a difference
Almost 10,000 members
gave their time and talents to helping vulnerable people in England and Wales last year
See who we have helped
Ibrahim:
Ibrahim arrived in the UK from the Ivory Coast to seek asylum, speaking little English. Today he is a a...
Salma:
Salma arrived in the UK from Eritrea in 2008. Her claim for asylum was rejected and she then became a...
Jack:
Jack is a former rough sleeper who struggled to get back to work. His local St Vincent's centre helped...
Liam:
As an ex-offender, Liam was at a disadvantage in the jobs market. However, his life started to turn...
Pamela:
“We talk regularly on the phone, and she proudly talks about how she managed several restaurants in the...
Daniel:
Daniel visited St Vincent's for support as he was rough sleeping. He was offered a hot meal, sleeping...
Melanie:
Melanie has a history of institutional living and never had her own home. With furniture support from...
Sara:
"What you are doing is great. I have possibly lost my job and my partner has been furloughed due to the...
Paula:
“You were like angels from God coming to our rescue.”
When Adam was hospitalized due to...
Darren:
“I was at my wits’ end. I never thought I would be in this situation. St Vincent’s has really helped my...
William:
"Being able to receive much-needed items from St Vincent’s Furniture Store has a big impact financially...
Timmy: Recovering from homelessness
With an absent father and a mother suffering from alcohol addiction Timmy (not his real name) fell into the...
Tucker: Suffering loneliness
At 92 years of age Tucker, who lost his wife a few years ago now lives alone. Living in a one room flat, Tucker...
Marge: suffering from addictions
Marge was a troubled woman in her mid-thirties, suffering from drug addiction,...
Tom: Isolated and living in poverty
When Tom’s wife died after 22 years of marriage he muddled along, unable to express the deep grief he felt. His...
Doris: Suffering from a mental illness
Doris is an older lady with cancer and mental health issues. When her problems were exacerbated by a leak in...
Kristy: Alone and lacking confidence
After years living in a hostel, Kristy was finally given a small flat. Having spent a lifetime in care...
Julia: Experiencing the desolation of debt
Julia’s husband passed away leaving huge gambling debts amassed in both their names. With help from a St...
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