Vidya Jyothi Scheme: one student
Vidya Jyothi Scheme
Meaning “Knowledge and Light”, the Vidya Jyothi Scheme enables children to attend school and get an education which wll provide a vital pathway out of poverty for them and their families. By sponsoring a primary school student through the Vidya Jyothi Scheme, you will help to cover their school fees, uniforms, books, transport and food.
Covid-19 toolkit for Catholic parishes and groups
We are proud to partner with Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) on guidance to help Catholic parishes and groups develop safe and effective responses to people in need during the Covid-19 CSAN we...
Published on 28/04/2020
Recruiting volunteers for our 'Knock and Drop' service
Many people recognise the SVP as a primary source of support for vulnerable or isolated people. In this time of increased need created by the Covid-19 pandemic, members of the public SVP to volunteer...
Published on 17/04/2020
A message from our CEO
Charity is the cement which binds communities to God and persons to one another. St Vincent de PaulIn recent days individual acts of charity, generosity and kindness have stood out against of a in as...
Published on 08/04/2020
Public rush to volunteer with SVP in the face of Covid-19
Countless people are contacting the SVP to volunteer to help people in need as the Coronavirus crisis deepens.We have been inundated with calls from people who want to help those who may or who may be...
Published on 31/03/2020
Light a Candle: a place of spiritual calm
If you’re missing the opportunity to go to church to light a candle and pray for an intention, here is a beautiful alternative: you can now Light a Candle here on this website for any cause of – a...
Published on 30/03/2020
Primary and Secondary School Scheme (VJES)
Primary and Secondary School Scheme
Technical and Vocational Training (TVTS)
Technical and Vocational Training 
Professional and vocational courses in specialised fields such as nursing, teaching, plumbing, electrical engineering prepare graduates for the workforce with employable skills.
Higher Education Scheme (HES)
Higher Education Scheme (HES)
Designed for undergraduate students, a limited number of medical students are sponsored each year but the majority of Higher Education Scheme students are BSc nurses or engineers.
By sponsoring a Higher Education student, you will help open up their job opportunities, which in turn will benefit their family and wider community.
Food for thought: How the SVP is fighting food poverty
Winston Waller is worried. The families he visits every week with his group of fellow volunteers are hungry and the pressures on them are growing worse.Winston, and his wife Joanna have been the SVP a...
Published on 28/02/2020