Our People

We are passionate about people and humbled by the continuous dedication that we find in working together. The connection that exists between the people we serve and our staff, members as well as volunteers is the driving force on which the Society thrives.

I would just like to say a massive thank you to your team at the St Vincent de Paul Society, for your assistance and generosity, when supporting our community member - Involve Northwest

 

Our Leadership Team

 

   Kate Nightingale - CEO

   Bev Whittaker - Director of Governance and Culture

   Helen Voyce - Director of Retail, Trading & Social Enterprise

   Chris Lucas - Director of Finance

   Sarah Barber - Head of Membership Services

   Timothy O'Sullivan - Director of Internal & External Affairs

   Charlotte Fry - Head of People, Payroll & Processes

   Sheena Eastwood - Head of Community Support Projects

   Steff de Simone - Fundraising - Supporter Relationships Manager

   Alessandra Sciarra - Social Policy & Public Affairs Manager (currently on Maternity Leave)

   

     

Board of Trustees

 

The Board is responsible for the overall governance of the St Vincent de Paul Society (E&W). The Board consists of Trustees, plus the Chair. 

 
  • Elaine Heyworth - National President
  • Steve Gill - National Vice President and Northampton CC President
  • Mark Branch - National Treasurer
  • Liz Creevy
  • Monica Chidgey - Cardiff CC President
  • Winston Waller
  • Clare O'Brien
  • Nasha Pierre
  • Gustavo Vas Falcao - Menevia CC President
  • Anita Motha
  • Tony McGuigan (Birmingham CC President)
  • Peter McGailey (Portsmouth CC President)
  • Pat Nobbs (Middlesbrough CC President)

 

 

 

 

Our Patrons

Cardinal Vincent Nichols

His Eminence Vincent Nichols is an English cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales. He became a patron of St Vincent de Paul Society of England and Wales in 2013.

 

Sir John Battle, KCSG

Sir John Battle, KCSG is an SVP member, devout Roman Catholic and former member of parliament. From 2001 to 2007 he was the UK Prime Minister’s special envoy to the Faith Communities. He joined as our patron in 2013 and was knighted in the 2022 New Year's Honours list. We are extremely grateful to Sir John for his ongoing support of the society.

 

Georgina, Duchess of Norfolk

Georgina, Duchess of Norfolk, has been a Patron of the SVP since September 2025.  Georgina lives in Arundel, West Sussex.  She has also been Patron of Depaul International for over 20 years travelling 

and visiting homeless projects all over the world.  She is a devout Catholic and is an active SVP member in her home town.

She has five children and currently five grandchildren.