St Vincent de Paul Society responds to the Chancellorâs Budget
Todayâs Budget announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak is delivered against the backdrop of an inflation rate expected to peak four times above the Bank of Englandâs 2% objective, and an which is at a...
Published on 23/03/2022
Ukraine Crisis â How to help
What is happening?The unfolding crisis in Ukraine has shocked the world. We need to stand by our brothers and sisters and support Ukrainian people as much as possible. Over the past week we've stories...
Published on 03/03/2022
Are we on the level?
Do you ever wonder that if everyone had the same opportunities in life, would the âcaptains of industryâ, the people on the TV and in films, or people in positions of power be the same as they I a...
Published on 21/02/2022
Levelling Up White Paper is âa missed opportunity for the UKâ
The governmentâs long-awaited Levelling Up White Paper represents a missed opportunity to address the ingrained social and economic disparity across the UK, says the St Vincent de Paul of State for...
Published on 03/02/2022
The powerful act of realisation
Epiphany is a powerful word; itâs an instant of revelation, a pivotal moment of realisation when truth becomes manifest. For people of faith, Epiphany takes on added significance as the the divinity...
Published on 06/01/2022
Restoring the dignity of work
It seems incongruous that people who work and earn money for their family are at risk of falling into poverty. It also seems unjust that low wages, work contracts which are not flexible enough, costs...
Published on 14/12/2021
In-work poverty âblights the lives of children and young peopleâ
âI worry that when I grow up, I wonât find a good job, and that if I find a job that doesnât give me much money, I will be poor and homelessâ - ⊠Boy, 10The apprehension and fear of has in...
Published on 06/12/2021
Give the gift of kindness this Christmas, urges the SVP
The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) is urging people across England and Wales to âgive the gift of kindnessâ this Christmas as it launches its Christmas Kindness Appeal.The appeal, which Giving a...
Published on 01/12/2021
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...
Published on 22/11/2021
First Minister to attend St Vincentâs 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),...
Published on 17/11/2021