Welcome to SVP 1833...
Who we are
SVP 1833 started in 2007 as a voluntary group for young adults (18 - 30+) to come together to help people in need.
We are part of the international Christian voluntary organisation called the Saint Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) and we share the same spiritual values and ethos.
The name SVP 1833 recalls the year in which the Society was started by a young student who wanted to help the poor.
20 year old Frederic Ozanam was challenged to demonstrate his faith in action. With a group of friends he started a "Conference of charity". SVP groups today are still known as "Conferences".
There are Conferences based at Universities and in church parishes in towns and cities. Membership is steadily growing throughout England & Wales.
What we do
At SVP 1833 we are involved in various activities to help people in need. Members meet regularly, often with a spiritual adviser, who may be a university chaplain or an experienced SVP member, to reflect on their activities in the light of the Gospel.
Click here for some examples of the type of activities we are involved in.
Why Join SVP 1833?
Volunteering to help people gives you more confidence, helps you to feel good about yourself and most importantly makes a real difference to the lives of others.
As young adults we have so much to give to those who have less than ourselves and SVP 1833 gives us a chance to put Christianity into action.
Where is my nearest SVP 1833 Conference?
Click here to see if there is an SVP 1833 Conference in your area.
How do I join an SVP 1833 Conference?
Click here for tips and advice on how to join or set up an SVP 1833 Conference.
What do our members think?
Click here to find out what our members have to say about what SVP 1833 means to them.
News - what have we been up to?
Click here to find out the latest news from SVP 1833
Want to contact us?
Please contact SVP 1833 Young Adult Development Officer Mary Abel by email to marya
svp.org.uk or by telephone on 07703321689 for further information on SVP 1833.