For more information see
Church Action on Poverty 

St. Vincent's Support Centre

Justice & Peace Projects

The Justice and Peace Commission belongs to the Leeds Church Action on Poverty Group. The group has recently organized poverty hearings and, in partnership with the Leeds Church Institute, held a one day conference on the theme ‘What makes an Equitable City.’ At present the group is working on the production of a worship resource book, and the Church Action on Poverty’s ‘Living Ghosts’ Campaign.

Is this Justice?

Poverty weakens our communities and denies the most fundamental teachings of Jesus Christ. As Christians we are taught to give to the poor, but sometimes it’s hard to see the poverty right in front of us. For example:More than 13 million people in the UK live in poverty – that’s one in five of the population.3.8 million children in the UK are living in poverty.2.2 million pensioners in the UK are living in poverty.7.2 million working age adults in the UK are living in poverty.70% of Bangladeshi children in the UK are poor. Women are the majority in the poorest groups.The UK has a higher proportion of its population living in relative poverty than most other EU countries: of the 27 EU countries, only 6 have a higher rate than the UK.

New course now available at St Vincent Support Centre
Teaching English as a
Foreign Language (STEFL)

This course has been designed to help you learn how to teach English as a foreign language. It will run on Wednesday evenings 6.00pm till 8.00pm
from 18 July to 12 September 2012.

The course covers the following areas:
 Developing lesson plans
 Teaching Styles and Approaches
 Monitoring and evaluation techniques
 Preparing a community based learning environment
 Adopting a community learning approach and skills
You will gain practical experience and receive a certificate for attendance.

A recommended charitable donation of £110 for the 8 Week Course will help us provide this and our other services to those most in need in Leeds.

To register or for more information please contact Matt Henderson at
matthew.henderson@stvincents-svp.org.uk or call 0113 248 4126.