Our Camino walkers have officially completed their journey for SVP!
All reached the finish line, sharing daily prayers and meaningful moments along the way.
They’ve now arrived in Santiago, an incredible achievement 👏
Thank you for all the support and fundraising!
We were delighted to welcome @maryglindon.bsky.social MP to our Newcastle Centre where she met volunteers & staff supporting thousands monthly.
Last year, the centre helped over 34,000 people.
A valuable chance to discuss tackling refugee homelessness & supporting people seeking asylum.
A letter led, by @publicissues.bsky.social & @safepassageintl.bsky.social, warns asylum changes could end family reunion for most refugees. This risks more suffering & dangerous journeys.
We stand for compassion.
Read more from @thetablet.bsky.social here:
www.thetablet.co.uk/news/welcomi...
We’ve joined 720+ faith leaders in urging the Home Secretary to rethink asylum changes that could make family reunion harder, push vulnerable people into danger and deepen trauma.
Our CEO, Kate Nightingale, says keeping families together is vital.
Read more: jpit.uk/refugee-fami...
This Lent, you can make a real difference.
More families are struggling to put food on the table as the cost of living rises. Your support helps provide essential food.
Even a small gift can fill a basket and remind someone they’re not alone.
Learn more here: svp.org.uk/our-2026-len...
St Vincent’s Newcastle is proud to be a Centre of Sanctuary.
A safe, welcoming space offering vital support from food & clothing to ESOL & wellbeing.
@cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social's new annual report shows the power of communities coming together.
Read it here: lnkd.in/gYFF75Zv
Lent is a time to take action.
Too many people are forced to choose between heating their homes & putting food on the table.
This Lent, you can help change that by supporting the SVP Lent Appeal.
Donate or learn more: svp.org.uk/our-2026-len...
📦 2.6 MILLION emergency food parcels were provided across the UK in 2025
👶 912,216 of these were for households with children
📈 That’s still 45% higher than pre-pandemic levels
Inflation is easing, but hardship isn’t. This isn’t right - and it doesn’t have to be this way.
It was great joining the Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) Migration Alliance, bringing together an incredible breadth of knowledge and experience in one room.
There was a clear focus on hope, reminding us that even in challenging times, positive change is possible when we work together.
We're pleased to be at today’s @churchworks.bsky.social
Summit in Westminster, joining church groups, charities, civil servants & politicians to explore how we can work together to tackle poverty & the social challenges facing our communities.
@miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social
#TacklingPoverty
On World Day of Social Justice we stand for dignity, opportunity and hope for all.
We see how inequality & poverty affect our communities & through practical support & compassionate listening, we stand with those who need us most.
Learn more: svp.org.uk/social-justi...
An exciting opportunity for young adults in England and Wales to work with us & @cafod.bsky.social!
Head to the link below for more info and to grab yourself an application form.
Closing date for applications is the 6th of April!
lnkd.in/gb9C_WQc
hashtag#workexperience
Give the Gift of Education...
For SVP India, education is the key to alleviating poverty and suffering.
Your donation can help students commence and complete their studies.
Gifting an education is gifting a better future, learn more here: shorturl.at/7TGh1
100 years of service!
Our Lady & All Saints, Stourbridge SVP has spent a century turning faith into action and helping the vulnerable, supporting the homeless & spreading compassion.
Here’s to the next 100 years of hope, care & love in action! 💙
Leave a legacy of kindness...
By including the SVP in your will, you can help people in need across England & Wales for generations to come.
Your compassion can last a lifetime 🌟
Your support is still needed.
100% of your donation goes directly to SVP South Sudan’s urgent and life-saving work - including feeding young children, providing vocational training and delivering essential medical care.
Learn more and donate here: svp.org.uk/twinning-and...
Today is #BlueMonday 💙
Often called the most depressing day of the year - but no one should face tough times alone.
You’re not alone. Kindness changes lives. Reaching out for support is a strength.
Find help near you: svp.org.uk
We're proud to share our Centre in Newcastle is now a recognised City of Sanctuary, celebrating its commitment to welcoming people seeking sanctuary.
A huge congratulations to the staff, volunteers and supporters who made this possible.
The SVP has a long history of welcoming people seeking sanctuary in England & Wales.
We offer practical help, a community welcome and support to access legal/asylum advice.
Find local SVP support at svp.org.uk
We're here for anyone who needs us.
Thank you to everyone who supported our Christmas Appeal.
Your generosity has made a real difference.
Every donation will help those most in need through practical support, compassion & hope to those facing hardship.
We’re so grateful, thank you for standing with us 💙
As we mark Epiphany, remember the Magi who followed the light with hope & generosity.
As our Christmas campaign nears the end, thank you for being that guiding light across England and Wales by bringing hope to people facing loneliness & hardship.
Learn about our appeal: svp.org.uk/lift-life-ch...
This Christmas, kindness can lift a life 🎄
Help families facing a tough festive season with hope and practical support by supporting our Lift a Lift Christmas Campaign.
Learn more through our dedicated web page here: svp.org.uk/lift-life-ch...
The SVP believes no child should grow up in poverty.
The Government’s Child Poverty Strategy is a welcome start, particularly the ending of the 2-child benefit cap.
Now delivery & impact are vital. Every child deserves dignity, security & the chance to flourish. #childpoverty
Ending the cap will bring dignity, security and hope to families across the country.
The SVP exists to support those facing hardship and believes every child should have the chance to grow up free from poverty.
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The SVP warmly welcomes today’s announcement that the Government will scrap the two-child benefit cap from next April.
This long-overdue change will lift countless children out of poverty and prevent many more being pushed into hardship in future.
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We urge that reforms are implemented with compassion, respect for every person’s value, family unit and support for those escaping danger.
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Any reforms must uphold fairness, human dignity and protect the rights of those fleeing persecution.
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The Government's asylum reforms mark a shift in the UK's approach. The SVP works with those seeking safety in the UK, many of whom arrive experiencing profound trauma and hardship.
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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.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
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