budget quote from CEO

SVP welcomes support for households but calls for lasting action on poverty.

Our response to the budget....

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SVP chief executive takes on two major marathons in her 60th year

Kate Nightingale, CEO of the St Vincent de Paul Society (England and Wales), will take on the New York City Marathon and the London Marathon in a remarkable personal challenge to support the work Kate...

jan on last year's sleep out

Sleeping out at 68 to support people experiencing homelessness in Newcastle

At 68 years old, Jan Cruikshanks is stepping outside her comfort zone and giving up the comfort and safety of her own bed for one night to raise vital funds and awareness for people in Newcastle.By in...

in memory of Tim O'Sullivan

St Vincent de Paul Society mourns the death of Director of Affairs, Tim O’Sullivan

The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) England and Wales is deeply saddened to share the death of Director of Internal and External Affairs, Tim O’Sullivan.Tim was a much-loved and highly of the SVP a...

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9.6 million people experiencing hygiene poverty across the UK

New report reveals millions of people across the UK are struggling to afford essential hygiene products, with St Vincent’s Bradford supporting the launch.9.6 million people across the UK hygiene to...

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Christians urge Government to defend the right to asylum

Catholics across the UK have sent a clear message to the Government ahead of this year’s World Day of Migrants and Refugees: the right to seek asylum must be protected, and people seeking be treated...

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SVP Summer Raffle winning number 2026

Thank you to everyone that contributed to this year's Summer Raffle by purchasing tickets and through promotion. We can now announce the winning numbers…Winning Numbers:£5,000 - 601018£1,000 (x15)...

Springfield Furniture Bank

Who we are, Our project is run nearly entirely by volunteers, who do everything from act as Treasurer, to drive the van, we have around 25 volunteers who sort ite
What we do, Our aim is to support anyone in need of furniture who is unlikely to be able to afford to provide essential items themselves - in the Chelmsford borou
Our history, SVP Springfield Furniture bank was established by a group of mainly Christian volunteers in the Chelmsford area in December 2017 in response to a need
Get help, https://svp.org.uk/sites/default/files/2026-07/What%20we%20can%20help%20with%20Furniture%20Project%20Beneficiaries.pdf, blue, Donate Furniture, https://svp.org.uk/sites/default/files/2026-07/What%20we%20accept%20Furniture%20Project%20Donors.pdf, pink', Volunteer, https://svp.org.uk/sites/default/files/2026-07/What%20we%20accept%20Furniture%20Project%20Donors.pdf, dark blue, style-tight
Contact Us, You can contact us by phone or WhatsApp on 0330 043 6474 or email furniturespringfield@svp.org.uk.We are open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9am -
counselling pod & shower room

St Vincent’s Centre continues to help most vulnerable in society

Based in Byker, St Vincent’s Centre Newcastle is a lifeline for many, a beacon of hope for asylum seekers, the homeless, those struggling and anyone who needs support.Activities take place at daily...