The eternal power of kindness

This festive season the gift of kindness will be more important than ever. Millions of people are at risk of being left behind as the world attempts to live with Covid and tries to move on.The agenda...

First Minister to attend St Vincent’s Ely Bridge opening

First Minister Mark Drakeford and Archbishop George Stack will be among dignitaries at the opening of a new community support centre in Ely on 22 November. Run and managed by the St Vincent de (SVP),...

Kick starting a new career

The government’s Kickstart scheme is proving to be a popular way for young people to gain experience in the world of work, but the SVP has taken the initiative to another level.Kickstart is work for...

SVP responds to the Chancellor’s Budget, October 27, 2021

Our social security system remains key to lifting people out of poverty. The £20 cut to Universal Credit has been a major blow to the millions of people across the country who are facing and food and...

St Vincent’s Wirral opening offers hope to the community

A new community support centre has been officially opened in Birkenhead to help those affected by poverty, isolation, addiction and homelessness. St Vincent’s Wirral, run and managed by the de Paul...

Amelie Merrick of St Joseph’s Roman Catholic School Mini Vinnies presents a bouquet of flowers to HRH the Princess Royal

Royal visit celebrates amazing foodbank project

The Princess Royal has visited members of a unique group of charities who collectively provided over 400,000 meals to people in need on Canvey Island, Essex, during the pandemic. The St Vincent (SVP)...

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Love and hatred of motivational posters

SVP Director for Membership Jon Cornwall shines a theological torch at the often misguided use of quotes.I spend more time on social media than I care to admit, and occasionally in my 3am efforts the...

The ‘bun run’ is just one a tiny act of kindness which makes the world a better place

'Plugging into Frederic’s network' by Frank Cottrell-Boyce

Award-winning author and screenwriter Frank Cottrell-Boyce explains the significance of tiny acts of kindness and why Blessed Frédéric Ozanam would have loved WhatsApp…Blessed Frédéric have have...

A perfect circle

Awareness Month provides a timely opportunity to celebrate and reflect on the SVP’s achievements, the wonderful people associated with the Society, and the transformative power of also a time to and...

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