Our Patron, Saint Vincent de Paul, lived through many difficult times but always found hope in those around him who shared his vision and were inspired by his leadership. We can be reminded more than ever of his immense and enduring legacy and how he inspired others to find the strength to keep going in the face of adversity:


"We should take as a maxim never to be surprised at current difficulties, no more than at a passing breeze, because with a little patience we shall see them disappear. Time changes everything." (Saint Vincent de Paul)


OUR PARISH SVP GROUP

Who We Are

We all know people in our neighbourhood who are lonely or vulnerable and who would benefit from a little practical help. 


The SVP visit the sick and lonely and are committed to meaningful and long term befriending within our local community. All full members are DBS checked.



By joining the SVP and giving a little bit of your time to being compassionate to those in need, you can make a real difference to people's lives. Just 2 hours a fortnight is all it takes. 


What We Do


Our parish SVP volunteer members aim to fulfil the SVP mission through  offering our  services to support those who need help. We are Inspired by the Gospels and seek those in need, and offer them sincere friendship. Support includes home visits, hospital visits, visits to care homes on a regular basis and  if we have funds we  offer additional support for provisions which include food, furniture or financial help. We also help our local Parish schools by providing supermarket vouchers for families in need, assistance with providing school uniforms, clubs, swimming lessons, trips and residential outings.


Along side this, we also provide support to our international SVP communities.


Volunteering


We are always looking for new volunteers in whatever capacity, either as a full or associate member.

As a full member, it is mandatory to complete DBS checks and Safeguarding training.


To find out more about our Conference, please leave your contact details via our email:

PresidentA010810@svp.org.uk

or by phone:

07765778413

. 


Requesting Help


If you need help for yourself or someone you know, 

please contact us directly via our email:

PresidentA010810@svp.org.uk

or by phone:

07765778413

Alternatively, contact

Deacon Tom or speak to the Parish office on:

01403 253667


Donate

Send a cheque made payable to SVP Horsham Conference via the Parish Office:

              SVP Horsham Conference, St. John's Parish, 3 Springfield Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2PJ

or follow instructions on our Donation page.





Thank you.


SVP Appeal weekend 26th/27th September, 2026

The SVP would like to thank our very generous Parish for its response to our Appeal weekend. So far, we have raised a fabulous £1906.79 with money still expected to be received over the next week.


Horsham Matters Foodbank Collections


Horsham matters Foodbank wished to send a big thank you to our Parish.

Our last donation, collected after the Masses on the weekend of the 19th/20th of September,  weighed an amazing 59.4kg.

They were both impressed and grateful for the generosity shown.



Click on Dates for your Diary for Upcoming Events



7th November 2026 12.00pm

Bereavement Mass

with refreshments in the hall  hosted by the SVP after Mass


22nd November 2026

SVP Coffee morning after 9.15am Mass on Sunday



11th December 2026 from 1.30pm -2.30pm

 St Robert's Catholic Primary School are holding a Christmas tea with all welcome


Dates for our SVP Advent Soup Lunches

25th November 2026

2nd December 2026

9th December 2026

16th December 2026







180 Years of St Vincent de Paul Society


The SVP have been turning Concern into Action globally for the last 180 years. Please God, it will continue to flourish in the future.

Bishop Richard will be celebrating Mass at Arundel Cathedral for SVP members past and present to mark this anniversary.



Our Conference had a fruitful and prayerful day of Reflection in July, led by Gilly, a Spiritual advisor.

It was a peaceful and spiritual gathering blessed with the Holy Spirit.









Our Local SVP Shop in Crawley

Crawley Shop

2 Pelham Place

Broadfield

Crawley

RH11 9AZ

Tel: 01293 517135


ST JOHN'S SVP GROUP

All are welcome...
 

The SVP  Mission is to seek and find those in need, to help them in a spirit of justice and to tackle the causes of poverty where we can.

Information

Founded in 1833, the Society was established by a group of students in Paris. They took on the challenged to serve the poor of the city and were  inspired by the example of St Vincent de Paul, they served the local population face to face, as part of their spiritual formation. The SVP was established in London In 1844 by a group of men. This was the first in Great Britain.

SVP - St John's Parish