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. tinyurl.com/SVP-In-Work-Poverty-Report

Initiatives that tackle poverty & hardship in the Government’s spending review are welcome, including the extension of free school meal provision. *Thread 1/3

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.

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

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. 1/2

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: svp.org.uk/campaign/202...

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. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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

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

📣 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.

The UK is one of the wealthiest nations in the world. So why are so many struggling to afford food, housing & healthcare?

We continue to pray for the health and recovery of His Holiness, Pope Francis. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers 🙏

Are you based in Sheffield and looking for a more affordable way to shop? St Vincent's Furniture Project Sheffield opens it’s doors every Tuesday, 9.30am - 11.30 am to Vinnies Food Pantry! The centre offers a range of food, clothes, toiletries, pots and pans, and other items that change weekly

On Wednesday, our Social Policy Manager & Acting CEO attended a lecture by Together for for the Common Good with Luke Bretherton at the London Jesuit Centre. Thank you Jenny Sinclair for inviting us. #charity #socialpolicy #svp #makeachange

On #WorldSocialJusticeDay, we stand united in the fight against poverty and inequality. Every person deserves access to basic human rights, opportunity, and dignity. Our social policy and advocacy work raises the voices of those whose stories go unheard. svp.org.uk/social-justi...

Today is #RandomActsofKindnessDay, and it's a great reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a huge difference! At the SVP, we're committed to fighting poverty and empowering communities. Today we encourage you to spread kindness in any way you can.

This Valentine’s Day - and every day - we stand up for compassion, fairness and welcome We are proud members of @refugeestogether.bsky.social With Refugees, a coalition of organisations that believe in a more compassionate approach to refugees. Join us in the call for a far new plan for refugees

Yesterday our interim CEO, Kate, spoke about the SVP & work Catholic organisations do to tackle poverty at CSAN's parliamentary reception. We joined @ianbyrnemp.bsky.social, @davidbsampson.bsky.social, Stephen Timms MP & great organisations like @jrsuk.bsky.social & @medailletrust.bsky.social

An exciting opportunity for young adults in England and Wales to undertake residential work experience! Key Information & how to apply: svp1.formstack.com/forms/work_e... Closing date for applications: 20th April #workexperience #youngadults #svp #development #charity @svpyoungvin.bsky.social

An important report from JRF showing over 1 in 5 people in the UK are in poverty including 4.3 million children. The support and assistance provided by the SVP is as vital as ever.

Your generosity is already making a huge impact on those most in need. We’d like to say thank you to all our donors, supporters, friends, volunteers and members for keeping the #DoorsOfHope open. We look forward to working to change more lives in 2025. #SVP #SVPEnglandWales #CostOfLiving #Charity

Our Doors of Hope social justice report has officially launched today! 🚨 Sharing key insights from our centres, testimonies from our beneficiaries and our policy recommendations, our report explores the ways our centres keep the doors of hope open this winter. svp.org.uk/news/our-lat...

The Home Office is planning a change in policy, temporarily allowing newly recognised #refugees to have 56 days to leave asylum accommodation. We welcome this move as it will help tackle refugee homelessness, but the policy must be made permanent beyond June 2025. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Our regional centre in Southend is working with the NHS to support people who are experiencing homelessness in the #Southend area and are in need of vaccination this winter www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/news/local-h...

💚 The @stvincentdepaul.bsky.social local group in Wolverhampton are supporting families seeking Asylum in the city who have no clothes for the winter. 🧥 🧣Can you #GiveHelp Find out more and how to donate here 🔗 streetsupport.net/give-help/he...

Today, the government published its 'Get Britain Working' White Paper. We are encouraged to see a commitment to supporting people into work, and tailored support for people with a disability or long-term ill health. 1/2 www.gov.uk/government/p...

We're on a mission to tackle poverty in all its forms. If you're new to the SVP, you can learn more about our campaigning and social justice work here 👇 svp.org.uk/social-justi...

The lives and economic circumstances of low-to-middle income families have changed over the last 30 years. Here's four key things you should know about low-to-middle income families today ⤵️

We have also joined BlueSky! Do follow us and support our work to end poverty across England and Wales.

Thank you @probonoecon.bsky.social for organising a great event bringing together the civil society sector and civil servants. Such a helpful discussions on how we can work together to achieve our common goals. #PBEevents We heard from many great speakers including @stephanie-peacock.bsky.social

Today we were in Parliament for the #APPG on charities and volunteering, speaking to MPs and civil society sector leaders about our hope for a new Civil Society Covenant #CivilSociety

Over 1.4 million emergency food parcels were provided by food banks in the @trusselluk.bsky.social community in 6 months. Our social security system should support all, especially when we need it most. We’re joining @jrf-uk.bsky.social and Trussell to call for an end to hardship and food poverty.

More than 16 million people in the UK are living in poverty - the highest in the 21st century. Since the cost of living crisis began, the number of Disabled people in poverty has increased especially sharply. The Social Metric Commission's new report: www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

Over the last year, we have also seen thousands of new people accessing our food banks and other emergency relief services - www.bigissue.com/news/social-...

Wonderful to have @davidbsampson.bsky.social join us for our fundraising dinner in Southend.

We are a grassroots, anti-poverty charity, supporting over 100,000 people each year across England and Wales. Whether through visiting, providing people with free meals, or welcoming people to our community support centres, we tackle poverty in all its forms.