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SSVP Scotland SSVP Scotland is made up of Catholics from all over the country who give their time, energy and love

As committed members of the Society of St Vincent de Paul, we seek to identify and combat all forms of poverty, by promo...
16/10/2026

As committed members of the Society of St Vincent de Paul, we seek to identify and combat all forms of poverty, by promoting social justice and actively working with those in need, acknowledging that, by freely giving of ourselves, we become more aware of the power of love in all our relationships

Challenge Poverty Week 2026 - 5-11 OctoberToday's Theme is: Care and prayerThis week, communities, organisations and cam...
11/10/2026

Challenge Poverty Week 2026 - 5-11 October

Today's Theme is: Care and prayer

This week, communities, organisations and campaigners across Scotland are coming together to challenge poverty, raise awareness and inspire action for a fairer future.

Whether you can attend one event or get involved throughout the week, your voice matters.
All events listed below can be found on The Poverty Alliance website where you can register https://www.povertyalliance.org/events-page/

Challenge Poverty Week 2026 - 5-11 OctoberToday's Theme is: Standing up for mental health.This week, communities, organi...
10/10/2026

Challenge Poverty Week 2026 - 5-11 October

Today's Theme is: Standing up for mental health.

This week, communities, organisations and campaigners across Scotland are coming together to challenge poverty, raise awareness and inspire action for a fairer future.

Whether you can attend one event or get involved throughout the week, your voice matters.
All events listed below can be found on The Poverty Alliance website where you can register https://www.povertyalliance.org/events-page/

Challenge Poverty Week 2026 - 5-11 OctoberToday's Theme is: Investing in Communities.This week, communities, organisatio...
09/10/2026

Challenge Poverty Week 2026 - 5-11 October

Today's Theme is: Investing in Communities.

This week, communities, organisations and campaigners across Scotland are coming together to challenge poverty, raise awareness and inspire action for a fairer future.

Whether you can attend one event or get involved throughout the week, your voice matters.
All events listed below can be found on The Poverty Alliance website where you can register https://www.povertyalliance.org/events-page/

Challenge Poverty Week 2026 - 5-11 OctoberToday's Theme is: Tackling Child Poverty.This week, communities, organisations...
08/10/2026

Challenge Poverty Week 2026 - 5-11 October

Today's Theme is: Tackling Child Poverty.

This week, communities, organisations and campaigners across Scotland are coming together to challenge poverty, raise awareness and inspire action for a fairer future.

Whether you can attend one event or get involved throughout the week, your voice matters.
All events listed below can be found on The Poverty Alliance website where you can register https://www.povertyalliance.org/events-page/

đź’™Challenge Poverty Week 2026 - 5-11 Octoberđź’™This week, communities, organisations and campaigners across Scotland are co...
05/10/2026

đź’™Challenge Poverty Week 2026 - 5-11 Octoberđź’™

This week, communities, organisations and campaigners across Scotland are coming together to challenge poverty, raise awareness and inspire action for a fairer future.

Whether you can attend one event or get involved throughout the week, your voice matters.
All events listed below can be found on The Poverty Alliance website where you can register https://www.povertyalliance.org/events-page/

Free Breakfast Briefing Series

Join online discussions exploring key issues affecting communities across Scotland:

âš«Monday 5 October, 9:00am-9:45am - Social Security
âš«Tuesday 6 October, 9:15am-10:00am - Energy
âš«Wednesday 7 October, 9:15am-10:00am - Fair Work
âš«Thursday 8 October, 9:15am-10:00am - Amplifying Children & Young People's Voices

The special Thursday session features an inspiring conversation with award-winning activist, campaigner and writer Amanda Ameeshi, alongside Cllr Chloe Robertson, discussing youth leadership, participation and how young people can use their voices to challenge poverty.

Annual Challenge Poverty Week Lecture

Thursday 8 October
6:00pm
Social Hub, 15 Candleriggs Square, Glasgow

Featuring keynote speaker Asad Rehman, Chief Executive of Friends of the Earth England, Wales and Northern Ireland, exploring how we can build support for progressive change and create a fairer Scotland.

Events Across Scotland:

A wide range of events are taking place throughout the week, covering issues including:

âś… Child Poverty
âś… Human Rights
âś… Social Security
âś… Fair Work
âś… Energy Costs
âś… Rural Poverty
âś… Community Action

Every action helps challenge the injustice of poverty. Whether you're attending an event, sharing resources, or starting conversations in your community, you can help make a difference.

SSVP was delighted to be invited to speak at the "Poverty in Scotland: Can We Do More?" event held at the Gillis Centre ...
03/10/2026

SSVP was delighted to be invited to speak at the "Poverty in Scotland: Can We Do More?" event held at the Gillis Centre in Edinburgh today.

The conference was organised by Caritas and the Justice and Peace Commission of the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh and was chaired by Phillipa Bonella.

Speakers included:
• Sarah Corbett, Senior Policy Officer, Scottish Government
• Peter Kelly, Chief Executive, Poverty Alliance
• Bob Murdoch, SSVP President for St Andrews and Edinburgh; Sr Maria Robb, Daughters of Charity - SSVP National Spiritual Advisor; and Margo Morris, National Youth Development Coordinator
• Fr Tony Lappin, parish priest of St Joseph's, Peebles, and St James's, Innerleithen

It was wonderful to see so many parishioners from across the Archdiocese taking part, sharing ideas, and exploring ways to tackle poverty in their local communities.

Thank you to the organisers for hosting such an inspiring and thought-provoking event. We also look forward to connecting with those who expressed an interest in joining SSVP and becoming part of our mission to support people experiencing poverty.

For more information about joining SSVP please email [email protected].

SSVP were delighted to be invited to the Catholic Headteachers’ Association of Primary Schools (CHAPS) Conference over t...
02/10/2026

SSVP were delighted to be invited to the Catholic Headteachers’ Association of Primary Schools (CHAPS) Conference over the past two days to host a Mini Vinnies information stall.

It was a privilege to join the headteachers for Holy Mass and to hear about the many inspiring ways their schools are helping to develop the theme of the conference - Know God, Love God and Serve God. With more than 145 Mini Vinnies schools across Scotland, it is always encouraging to learn about the wide range of activities taking place to support those experiencing poverty and to put faith into action.

It was also wonderful to catch up with friends and colleagues from Missio Scotland, Justice & Peace Scotland, SCIAF, Mary's Meals and the Pauline-UK. Thank you to CHAPS for such a warm welcome and for all that you do to support Catholic education in Scotland.

Please remember in your prayers all of our teaching and school staff.

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