St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP)








The SVP is a lay international Christian organisation, which befriends those in need and provides them with practical assistance, regardless of their religious beliefs. Our members visit people on the Isle of Wight, who are suffering from loneliness, anxiety and poverty. We visit people in their homes, residential homes and in hospital. Our work is based on personal contact and visits are undertaken by two members at a time, so the more members the Society has means more people can be visited. Members and beneficiaries arrange times to meet. SVP’s actions follow Christ’s teachings as outlined in St Matthew’s Gospel – ‘Lord when did I do these things for you?” Our Lord replied: ‘When you did it for the least of my brothers, you did it for me’ (cf. Matt. 25:37-40). In his letter, St James writes: “Faith, without good works, is dead!” (James 2:26).


All Conferences (local parish groups) need men, women and young people to reach out to those in need. All members hold a DBS certificate because we are helping vulnerable adults and children.

We meet  on the third Saturday of the month at 10.30am in the McAuley Centre, 75 High Street, Newport.  Anyone who wishes to become a member or knows someone who needs assistance anywhere on the Island should contact Julian Martin, President, Our Lady of Vectis SVP Conference - telephone 01983 855945

More information about the work of the SVP can be found on the website (www.svp.org.uk)


Online donations can be made to our bank account: 

Account Name: B170204 SVP Our Lady of Vectis 

Sort Code: 60-60-04  Account no: 46074996