Welcome
“Charity is the cement which binds Communities to God and persons to one another” – St Vincent de Paul, SSVP Patron
Scotland’s 2000 SSVP volunteer members provide support and assistance to people across the country on a daily basis. Working in 300 groups, they assist people in need in the best way that they can.
Latest News
SSVP Annual Mass for the Dead
Welcome into the light of Your presence those who have
Challenge Poverty Week 2024
This week is Challenge Poverty Week Hundreds of organisations across
Reflection for the Feast of St Vincent
Reflection for the Feast of St Vincent September is a
Challenge Poverty Week 2024
Hundreds of organisations across Scotland are getting ready for this
National Meeting 2024
What we do
A community of friends
Since being founded in 1833 by Frederic Ozanam and a group of friends, home visits have been at the core and heart of the work of SSVP members. The SSVP always works hard to respond to changing needs and has now established ‘Special works’, which provide one particular service.