Welcome to St Vincent's Shop Newport, find us at 56 Commercial Street, Newport NP20 1LQ
A charity shop, right on the high street of Newport, offering our local community affordable, sustainable quality. The concept of need is broader than financial hardship, so visiting people who are sick, lonely, in prison, or suffering from addiction is also a significant portion of our work. The essence of our work is person-to-person contact, and spending time with people is our greatest gift. Our 10,000 volunteer members, motivated by their faith, are committed to meaningful and long-term befriending. Inspired by the message of the Gospels, they seek and find those in need and offer them sincere friendship. They visit them in their homes, in hospital and in care homes regularly and offer additional practical support such as food, furniture or financial help where needed. They also organise trips and events for older and isolated people. We offer friendship and practical help to all we visit, without regard to faith, ethnicity, status or sexual orientation. As we visit people in their homes, we have strict safeguarding policies and procedures, and all visiting members must hold a DBS certificate. Our core friendship service is complemented by additional areas of activity – community support projects (including community shops, furniture stores and advice centres), youth work, holiday provision and overseas aid.
