John Battle Spends A Morning Volunteering At The St Vincent Support Centre

John Battle became Honorary President of St Vincent Support Centre, York Road, Leeds earlier this year and is doing a morning’s voluntary work serving in the community café, working in the shop, safety testing donated electrical goods, and giving debt counselling.

“St Vincent Support Centre do an excellent job working to help people defeat poverty and supporting those who are vulnerably housed or homeless,” said John Battle MP. “I’m glad to have the chance to volunteer here and I’d encourage anyone else interested to do the same.

“It’s a welcoming place with a good atmosphere, and it’s a lifeline for many people. I’m particularly glad to be able to help with debt counselling, which I know is in great demand from my campaign against loan sharks – counselling at St Vincent gives good practical help and advice from experienced people, as well as emotional support at what’s usually a highly stressful time.”

“We’re delighted John Battle could come and help out and see us in action,” said Centre Manager Charlotte Walton. “I know these issues are close to his heart.”

©John Battle MP 5th June 2004

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