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Thanks to your generosity and that of others we were able to make a donation to the SVP's 2025 camp to enable the SVP to provide a holiday for disadvantaged children Thank you.
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The SVP is an international, voluntary, Christian organisation whose aim is to serve those in need, whoever they are, wherever they are from, and whatever their religious beliefs, by providing a sympathetic ear and practical help. Find out more about the SVP nationally at svp.org.uk If any parishioner, or anyone you know, is lonely, bereaved, in need of emergency financial help or just needs a listening ear, then the SVP Conference here in the Parish of the Good Shepherd is always available to offer help and support. We can be contacted in complete confidence: - by email at SVPGoodShepherdMadeley@outlook.com - and by phone on 07565 315068. Our Conference meets every other Tuesday night in the Lower Room after evening Mass. If you are interested in joining the SVP, please speak with one of our members. |
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The SVP Conference of the Parish of the Good Shepherd provides a space to meet and chat in the Lower Room of St. Mary's Presbytery. The SVP space is available on Mondays from 10:00 until 14:00 and can accommodate 26 people at any one time. It is staffed by SVP members and parish volunteers. We provide hot soup (supplied to us at no cost by the Ugly Duckling restaurant at Long Lane), fruit, tea, coffee, biscuits, newspapers, games, puzzle books, clothing. As part of this venture, we owe a huge debt of gratitude to The Ugly Duckling restaurant who are providing the hot soup. In the Welcoming Space we also provide support for people needing help with form filling for DWP and other agencies, Food Bank referrals and other types of form completion. The current rota for the Welcoming Space can be found here. Thank you to Father Michael for making the space available for use and to those who have donated board games. Thanks also to those who have voluteered to help run it.
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The Catholic Housing Aid Society (CHAS) was established in 1965, with the aim of assisting anyone with a financial housing problem. For example, the Trustees would consider supporting someone with rent arrears who who may be in danger of eviction. The organisation is a 'specialised fund' and cannot make grants for general purposes. The fund works closely with the SVP and, where applications are made through the SVP, they expect the SVP to be committed, with time and appropriate funds, to the specific case being submitted. Each case is considered on its own merits with the amount of grant being varied accordingly. Application forms can be obtained from Andrew Theobald: by post at 9 Connaught Road, Sutton. SM1 3PJ; by email at redtheo@aol.com Applications should be submitted with as much supporting detail and documentation as possible to receive the full consideration of the Trustees. |
Small grants of up to £400 are available to support vulnerable older people living on low incomes in England and Wales. Friends of the Elderly currently have four grant streams open for older people who are of/over state pension age, have savings of less than £4,000, and who do not fit the criteria for other funders. The funding is available to help with the cost of replacing everyday items, small home repairs and mobility adaptations; help older people get online; to help with unexpected bills; and essential living costs including clothing, food, medicines and books. Applications must be made via a third-party Referral Agent such as charities, local authorities, housing associations, community organisations, Information, Advice and Guidance providers and social services representatives. Applications can be made at any time, but resources are limited. If you think you may qualify, the SVP will be happy to help you, in confidence. Just speak with Father Michael or one of the SVP members You can find more information here |
A new volunteer organisation is being set up in Telford to bring together people who have been supporting refugees and asylum seekers, with the aim of providing a consistent and co-ordinated approach to helping them. If you would like to be involved or find out more there is information in the leaflet here |
Telford & Wrekin Council has published a leaflet to make you aware of options and places to get help if you are experiencing financial difficulties. You can find a copy of the leaflet here |
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