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SVP names Sarah Barber as youth services director

June 23, 2021

Cover image: Newly appointed SVP Director of Youth Services Sarah Barber, courtesy of SVP The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) has appointed Sarah Barber as its Director of Youth Services. An experienced youth services professional, Barber joins the SVP as the Society works to solidify its position as a vital grassroots element in

SVP President: This Christmas, embrace ‘sour adversity’.

December 22, 2020

"We must not forget those left homeless, fatally indebted, bereaved, isolated or suffering the agony of mental health problems," says SVP President Helen O'Shea.

St Vincent de Paul Society hails Giving Tuesday success

December 09, 2020

The SVP’s first Giving Tuesday campaign raised more than £20,000 - a figure SVP say they expect to rise as contributions continue to be tallied.

It’s not just the homeless who go to bed hungry at night

September 07, 2016

Hunger is a growing crisis in the UK. The St Vincent de Paul Society seek to tackle the issue in their 'Who Cares?' campaign

Pope: Christians can’t ignore suffering and have a clear conscience

September 06, 2016

The Pontiff spoke at a special audience for people engaged in the works of mercy ahead of Mother Teresa's canonisation

How volunteering for the St Vincent de Paul Society can help you recover from depression

June 09, 2016

The SVP has helped many people regain their confidence after suffering from mental illness

The Catholic charity inspiring people to find a new direction and help others

June 06, 2016

Thousands of St Vincent de Paul Society volunteers provide friendship and support to people experiencing poverty and loneliness

St Vincent de Paul volunteers ‘save taxpayers £11m a year’

January 15, 2016

Visiting isolated and lonely people has immense economic benefit, study suggests