Bringing the real joy of Christmas to the poor, sick and isolated

Christmas is a joyful season when families and friends spend time together enjoying food, friendship and good company – but for many it can bring fears of profound loneliness and isolation, even guilt or shame.

In its Christmas 2017 edition, the Catholic Universe published a feature by Ken Madine, the SVP's Head of Fundraising, Communications and Marketing, about how SVP members and Community Support Projects across England and Wales support people in need through the Christmas period.