# SVP launches appeal as online donations fall

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2010/11/26/svp-launches-appeal-online-donations-fall/
- Published: 2010-11-26T20:30:16+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

As the Society of Vincent de Paul (SVP) launched its annual appeal coming up to 
Christmas it has revealed that its online donations are down 30% on the previous
year.

SVP is one of Ireland’s largest welfare charities with an annual income of over 
€60 million, according to its last accounts.

The figures for 2008 showed that the charity raised €13.4 million from donations,
€11.7 million from church collections and €11.1 million from legacies. Fundraising
events brought in €12.9 million while net shops income was €3.7 million. The accounts
show that SVP had net current assets of €64.5 million and property valued at €132
million.

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Like many other charities, SVP says that calls for its help are up 50% this year
in some areas.

Individuals are being asked to support the SVP Give Hope annual appeal by donating
money locally in 13 regional offices or online.

www.svp.ie

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