Our Vision

A community where everyone is free from poverty and is respected, valued and able to fulfil their potential.

Our Purpose

St Vincent’s is a community project of the international charity, the St Vincent de Paul Society, and exists to promote self-sufficiency by building bridges of support and creating opportunities that enhance the quality of life for those deprived of income, employment, education, social networks and community support.

Our Mission

Our goal is to provide, in a spirit of justice and charity, an environment and services that enable individuals to obtain their due through:-

• holistic practical help and support with the fundamentals of life to anyone in need

• addressing the root causes and resolving debt, personal and relationship problems

• creating opportunities for everyone to lead a fulfilling life

• working with other statutory and voluntary sector agencies to reduce poverty and inequalities in health and well being

• helping create a more equitable social order, challenging attitudes where needed.

Values

Based on the Vincentian ethos that the poor are our masters we have adopted the following values:-

• compassion for, and solidarity with, all in need

• respect for human life and rights

• pursuit of the common good

• equality and dignity of all

• mutual trust

• professional, caring and sensitive in all we do

Our uniqueness as a service provider lies in our holistic approach, open ended help, approachability and willingness to go the extra mile to help people. In delivering services to the needy, all staff, volunteers and management committee are expected to apply these values consistently.