St Vincent de Paul Society (England and Wales)

New Government data shows 65% of local authorities have at least one deprived area (61% in 2019).

Behind the stats are real people in need.

The SVP’s mission is as vital as ever, turning concern into action.

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Please donate to South Sudan Please join me in donating to help fund critical SVP projects in South Sudan that bring hope and peace into lives torn apart by war.

The Vocational Training Centre is crucial to alleviating poverty & suffering, with those at risk enrolled in courses ranging from nursing to mechanics.

With 500 graduates in February 2025, exciting new opportunities & pathways have been unlocked!

Support here: fundraising.svp.org.uk/SouthSudan

Healthcare is a right - not a privilege.

In rural South Sudan, St Vincent’s Healthcare Centre provides up to 120 free medical appointments daily, plus low-cost or free medicines for those in need.

Help us continue this life-saving work.

Donate now: fundraising.svp.org.uk/SouthSudan

It’s #AdviceWeek & we’re celebrating the incredible work of our local centres, like our team in Leeds💙

Every day they provide free, confidential, independent advice on debt, housing & immigration by helping people regain confidence & take control.

Trusted advice is vital🌍

South Sudan's population is 12 million, 7.7 million face acute food insecurity.

SVP South Sudan is dedicated to alleviating this suffering through practical assistance & hope through various humanitarian and developmental projects.

Donate today: fundraising.svp.org.uk/SouthSudan

Pilgrims of Hope ✨

Last week the Vincentian Family gathered at St Chad’s Cathedral💙

Candle-lighting, prayers & reflections reminded us to bring hope, compassion & support to those in need

#SVPEnglandWales #PilgrimsOfHope

The 2-child benefit cap fuels poverty.

The SVP has long called for it to end - we support the Poverty Strategy Commission’s call to scrap it now.

Read the full article in The Guardian here: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Nearly 40,000 more children are missing out on vital support this year due to the 2-child benefit limit — that’s more children left behind than last year. It’s time for change.

The UK Government must urgently scrap the two-child limit.

#ScrapTheLimit #ChildPoverty

@endchildpoverty.bsky.social

Half a million children could be lifted from poverty by removing the two-child limit says Children's Commissioner.

The SVP agrees.

Ending the two-child cap is the single most powerful action the government can take to tackle the scandal of child poverty.

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The most impactful step the Government can take is to end the two-child benefit cap; we call for this without delay.

Read our recent report: tinyurl.com/SVP-In-Work-...

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We called for the HSF to be replaced & welcome the new Crisis and Resilience Fund to help the most vulnerable.

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Initiatives that tackle poverty & hardship in the Government’s spending review are welcome, including the extension of free school meal provision.

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Interesting commentary.

Our recent in-work poverty report shows households bills (inc. gas & electricity) are the biggest issues for people who need to escape poverty.

Full report available here: tinyurl.com/SVP-In-Work-...

Our new In-Work Poverty Report is now live!

This stark publication shines a light on the impact of in-work poverty.

The report was based on insights from over 200 of our front-line workers & volunteers.

Read the full report here: tinyurl.com/SVP-In-Work-...

The St Vincent de Paul Society joins the world-wide welcome of the news of the election of Pope Leo XIV. We offer our prayers for the Holy Father as he starts his ministry. May God guide and help him. Amen.

Our centre in Bradford have launched a new partnership with @SurplusToPurpose — a CIC that rescues surplus food & transforms it into affordable, nutritious options for the community.

If you're in the Bradford area, make sure to take a look for yourself!

Eternal rest Grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

We couldn’t be prouder of their commitment to social justice and their determination to make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most. 🌍💙

#SVPDoorsOfHope #SocialJustice #LentCampaign #EndPoverty #RefugeeRights #YouthEmpowerment #EastHam

Our young leaders boldly raised their voices on our Lent campaign, urging the Government to extend and make the 56-day #refugee move-on period permanent beyond June. They also shared their efforts to combat local poverty and turning concern into action 2/3

Today, a group of our passionate young Vincentians from
two of our schools in East London had the incredible opportunity to meet with Minister and MP for East Ham Stephen Timms to talk about our Lent campaign.. 1/3

Our experience shows that many people on social security need to use our food banks. This announcement will worsen their situation.

We continue to urge the Government to increase the basic rate of #UniversalCredit to keep people out of poverty.

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SVP Response to the Spring Budget: a thread

We are disappointed at today's #SpringStatement from the Chancellor. Cutting social security payments will push people further into poverty.

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We’re calling on the Government to extend time given to refugees to secure safe housing, allowing them the opportunity to rebuild their lives with dignity and stability.

Visit our dedicated site for all ways you can make a difference:
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As an anti-poverty charity, we want a welfare system that supports the vulnerable.

We welcome the Government announcing a #UniversalCredit rise, freezing PIP rates & £1bn for employment support.

We await details on the new PIP assessment. We’re concerned about the impact of disability changes.

Today is the 12th anniversary of Pope Francis becoming pontiff.

We are grateful for all the inspiration and leadership he has provided over the years and join Catholics worldwide in praying for his health.

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We're excited to announce that we have been awarded £200,000 in core funding over two years, for our work in
Sheffield, Leeds and Bradford centres from Garfield Weston Foundation!

Thank you for supporting out front-line services tackling poverty in disadvantaged communities!

We believe in the power of young people to make a real difference in communities. Our Youth work initiatives are designed to help young people grow, learn, and take action for a fairer, kinder world.

Learn more on our website: svp.org.uk/involve-youn...

#youngpeople #doorsofhope #charity

SVP appoints new CEO | ICN The St Vincent de Paul Society (England & Wales) has announced the appointment of Kate Nightingale as its new Chief Executive officer (CEO) following a successful period as interim CEO. Kate brings a...

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Our commitment to helping those in need extends beyond borders & our Twinning program continues to foster meaningful relationships to provide vital support to communities in need worldwide.

Learn more about our Overseas Twinning here: svp.org.uk/twinning-and...

#overseasaid #charity #support

A graphic with the Jubilee 2025 logo. The extract says: "As faith leaders, we are deeply troubled at the impact this current debt crisis is having on the lives of the poorest and most vulnerable across the world."

📣 Faith leaders urge debt action for #Jubilee2025.

As the #G20 meets in South Africa, religious leaders from around the world have written to finance ministers calling for reforms.