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Our aim is to tackle poverty in all its forms through the provision of practical assistance to those in need.
The concept of need is broader than financial hardship, so visiting people who are sick, lonely, in prison, or suffering from addiction is also a significant proportion of our work. The essence of our work is person-to-person contact and spending time with people is our greatest gift.
Our 10,000 volunteer members, motivated by their faith, are committed to meaningful and long term befriending. Inspired by the message of the Gospels they seek and find those in need and offer them sincere friendship. They visit them in their homes, in hospital and in care homes on a regular basis and offer additional practical support such as food, furniture or financial help where needed. They also organise trips and events for older and isolated people.

​We offer friendship and practical help to all we visit, without regard to faith, ethnicity, status or sexual orientation.  As we visit people in their homes we have strict safeguarding policies and procedures and all visiting members must hold a DBS certificate.
Our core friendship service is complemented by additional areas of activity – community support projects (including community shops, furniture stores and advice centres), youth work, holiday provision and overseas aid.


​The S.V.P meets on the 2nd Saturday of every month at 9.45am in the parish centre.
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VP England & Wales National Office
St Vincent de Paul Society
​Romero House
55 Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7JB
Tel: 020 7703 3030  Monday - Friday: 9am - 5.30pm                                               
​ https://www.svp.org.uk/

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