About Us

Inspired by the work already being done by the SVP in the area, Our Lady and St Helen St Vincent de Paul (SVP) Westcliff was established in 2000 by Jim Harforth. In 2010 Daniel Cauchi has continued the great work of Jim to build community by Turning Concern into Action. The SVP volunteer group in Westcliff is serving local people in the area and we work with other local SVPs in the surrounding boroughs such as Southend, Leigh-on-sea, Southchurch, Rochford, Rayleigh and Shoeburyness. Although local, the SVP Westcliff group is a part of the National St Vincent de Paul Society (England and Wales ) and the charity can also be found internationally.

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We have a strong presence in the Westcliff area and our SVP group has been involved in supporting homeless people through the Winter Night Shelter and many vulnerable people within our community who need a hand with bills, food parcels, necessities, emotional/spiritual support and other services found on this website.

Ever since 1833 the St Vincent de Paul Society has dedicated itself to tackling poverty, disadvantage and social isolation by providing direct practical assistance to anyone in need; our work and call-to serve is no different today though times have changed rapidly. Over the years, we have become one of the most trusted and effective charitable foundations, working hard to improve the lives of those in need.