SVP Retford Conference
Meetings take place on alternate Thursdays at 7.30 pm.
President: Maura Moss email: [email protected]
Vice-President: June Tromans
Secretary: Sally Hill
Treasurer: Liz Meacher
Meetings take place on alternate Thursdays at 7.30 pm.
President: Maura Moss email: [email protected]
Vice-President: June Tromans
Secretary: Sally Hill
Treasurer: Liz Meacher
Here in St Joseph’s Church, we are fortunate to have a very active St Vincent de Paul Conference, serving not only our parish but the community of Retford and surrounding areas. The SVP is an international registered charity. We provide donations to SVP Conferences in India whenever there is a need. Our vision is inspired by Christ’s message to love our neighbours as ourselves. Our main function is to tackle poverty in all its forms through the provision of practical assistance to those in need. This can sometimes be as little as a cup of tea and a chat with someone who is feeling sad or lonely. Or providing lifts to church, assisting with the cost of food, purchase of essentials in the home such as white goods, curtains, carpets, baby nappies, prams, clothes, school uniforms etc. The concept of “need” is broader than financial hardship, so supporting people who are excluded or lonely forms a large proportion of the Society’s work
Some of our funds come to us via fundraising events and Church collections. We also have a collection box at the back of church in which donations can be dropped into. SVP gift aid envelopes are also available for those who need them. We also receive funds from Head Office out of bequests that have been made, and also from local donations to the Conference.
When we offer help we do not make any distinction between helping people of any faith or none. All our members are DBS checked volunteers, some are able to be more actively involved than others. Some help by donating or fundraising. There is a role for everyone.
We are closely involved with St Joseph's School and the mini-vinnies ably coordinated by Trish Clark.
If you would like more information about St Joseph’s Retford SVP Conference please contact us – to join, to tell us about someone who needs our help, for yourself, or just to make an enquiry, on
Maura Moss (President of SVP St Joseph’s) 07795 285424, or
Sally Hill (secretary) on 07772 563499
Liz Meacher (treasurer) on 0772 3602287
Some of our funds come to us via fundraising events and Church collections. We also have a collection box at the back of church in which donations can be dropped into. SVP gift aid envelopes are also available for those who need them. We also receive funds from Head Office out of bequests that have been made, and also from local donations to the Conference.
When we offer help we do not make any distinction between helping people of any faith or none. All our members are DBS checked volunteers, some are able to be more actively involved than others. Some help by donating or fundraising. There is a role for everyone.
We are closely involved with St Joseph's School and the mini-vinnies ably coordinated by Trish Clark.
If you would like more information about St Joseph’s Retford SVP Conference please contact us – to join, to tell us about someone who needs our help, for yourself, or just to make an enquiry, on
Maura Moss (President of SVP St Joseph’s) 07795 285424, or
Sally Hill (secretary) on 07772 563499
Liz Meacher (treasurer) on 0772 3602287
SVP Advent Lunch on Sunday 8th December at St Joseph's Retford Parish Hall from 1.00 pm
Buffet Lunch and Entertainment! No charge!
Please add your name to list in church or tell a member of the SVP. Lifts available to anyone who needs it.
Buffet Lunch and Entertainment! No charge!
Please add your name to list in church or tell a member of the SVP. Lifts available to anyone who needs it.
