President Philip Goodman's nominated charity for 2007-8 is the SVP, Eastbourne .

The St Vincent de Paul Society (“SVP”) is an international Christian voluntary organization dedicated to tackling poverty and disadvantage by providing direct practical assistance to anyone in need. Active in England & Wales since 1844, today it continues to address social and material need in all its many forms.
The SVP tries to assist all those in need on a person to person basis, regardless of their faith, colour, race or status. The Society respects religious liberty and values all people.

The SVP is non-discriminatory, helping those in need regardless of their faith, colour, race, status or sexual orientation. It is non-judgemental and does not make value judgements about those asking for assistance. In short, the Society will aim to help anyone in need if it is within the local membership’s capability.

An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served.


PETER OAKSHOTT'S  CHARITY WILL INCLUDE THE CENTENARY APPEAL OF THE CATENIAN ASSOCIATION: