St Vincent de Paul thanks generous Derry public after raising £23,000 for vulnerable people

Local charity St Vincent de Paul is delighted to announce that a staggering £23,000 was raised at their recent Gala Ball which will support the charity’s work with those most vulnerable in communities right across Northern Ireland, including Derry.

This is the third such fundraiser to be held by the charity in recent years and as Pauline Brown, regional manager for SVP explains, it is the most successful they have had to date.

She said: “We know that times are still tough for everyone but we are so grateful that the public and local businesses have continued to step up to the mark and back our fundraiser. In fact, this year, the level of support we received for our Gala Ball was unprecedented and resulted in raising the most funds to date. We are so thankful to those who attended the dinner and made it such a special night, as well as those who provided the fantastic ballot and auction prizes.

“The funds raised will go straight back into local communities, helping us to alleviate poverty across the province. With more than 1800 active volunteer members and a presence in every town, city and village, St Vincent de Paul is certainly one of the largest and most widespread charities in Northern Ireland. However, our work relies entirely on donations which is why receiving support from the public and the business community is so important to us. Without it, quite simply, we would not be able to assist the thousands of families and individuals from every community in NI that are struggling with financial hardship and the pressures of everyday life.”

Pauline added: “I would also like to thank everyone from the area who donated toys, hampers and funds to the charity in the run-up to Christmas, our busiest time of the year. We had such a generous response from the public, businesses, schools, industry organisations and those in the public sector which ensured that we were able to meet the needs of all those who approached us for support over Christmas and into the New Year.”

For more information in donating to or receiving support from St Vincent de Paul, please contact the SVP Regional Office in the first instance on 028 9035 1561 or email info@svpni.co.uk