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Every day hundreds of lives are made that little bit easier thanks to the hard work and genorisity of our volunteers, members and donors. Read below about this work of turning concern into action, and consider how you can join us. 

Sara

Beneficiary

"What you are doing is great. I have possibly lost my job and my partner has been furloughed due to the pandemic. A gesture like this...

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Zen

SVP Volunteer

When lockdown started, Zen felt helpless. "It's just wonderful to be able to do something."

“It was difficult knowing that there...

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Peter

SVP Volunteer

“When you ring someone for the first time, they say ‘how lovely of you to think of me.' I’m hoping that when the pandemic is over we can...

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Paula

Beneficiary

“You were like angels from God coming to our rescue.” 

When Adam was hospitalized due to a long-term illness, his family struggled...

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Darren

Beneficiary

“I was at my wits’ end. I never thought I would be in this situation. St Vincent’s has really helped my family through this.”

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During the national lockdown, we are still here to help. If you need to get in touch, please contact us or request help.

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Our official SVP gift certificates are available to order with each alternative gift purchased, at no additional cost.

The gift certificate confirms the details of your alternative gift and has a blank space for you to write the recipients name.

Would you like a gift certificate? (Note: this certificate will not be posted until 8th Jan 2021 due to office closures over the Christmas Period)

Please note, this item will not be back in stock until the 13th November. These items and the remainder of your order will be despatched shortly after this date.

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