St Vincent de Paul Society

Name

St Vincent de Paul Society

Legal name

St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia Inc.

Website

https://vinnies.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1854

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Social Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Religious Organizations (8131), Community Food Services (624210), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Faith-Based / Nonprofit Assisted Living Providers (HLADABAH), Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

Keywords

• Emergency relief services
• Homelessness support
• Community housing
• Charity retail shops
• Social welfare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Canberra

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Vinnies raises funds through public donations via its website and appeals, including the Winter Appeal, tax appeal, and emergency relief appeals. Donations are made by individuals, corporations, and through workplace giving programs.
2. Retail Shop Sales: Proceeds from sales at Vinnies op shops and thrift stores throughout Australia. Also includes online sales through Vinnies Online, Vinnies Finds, and Vinnies Tasmania's Project Emerald platform.
3. Vinnies Housing Australia: SVdP Housing Australia is a Tier 1 Community Housing Provider managing 1,523 community housing assets. Revenue is generated through rental income from social housing, affordable housing, crisis accommodation, transitional housing, Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), and tenant contributions.
4. Bequests and Legacy Giving: Funds raised through people leaving gifts in their Wills to the Society. A recognized stream of long-term charitable giving.
5. Government Grants and Contracts: Funded by federal and state/territory government programs for emergency relief, homelessness services, aged care, disability services, and community support programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St Vincent de Paul Society is a lay Catholic charitable organization operating over 200 services across Australia. It provides emergency relief (food, clothing, bill assistance), crisis and transitional housing, social and affordable housing through SVdP Housing Australia, financial counselling including no-interest loans, aged care, disability services, and outreach to people experiencing homelessness, poverty, and disadvantage. It generates revenue through donations, government grants, and a national network of charity thrift shops.

Product overview

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a charitable organization offering over 200 services across Australia through a network of state and territory councils. The core offering includes emergency relief, food services, homelessness support, housing services, aged care, financial counselling, and community support programs. Key retail/social enterprise products include Vinnies Shops (physical and online thrift stores), Vinnies Online, and Vinnies Finds ecommerce platforms. The organization operates the annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout fundraising event and publishes The Record quarterly magazine. SVdP Housing Australia provides dedicated housing solutions including crisis accommodation, transitional housing, specialist disability accommodation, social housing, and affordable housing. Service delivery includes mobile outreach (Vinnies Vans, Fred's Van), community hubs (Ozanam Learning Centre), specialized healthcare (Matthew Talbot Hostel Clinic), and financial assistance (No Interest Loan Scheme).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vinnies CEO Sleepout: Annual fundraising event where CEOs and community leaders sleep without shelter to raise awareness and funds for homelessness
• Vinnies Finds
• Vinnies Voice
• SVdP Housing Australia
• Vault Card

Products and services

• Vinnies Shops
• Vinnies Online
• Vinnies Finds
• SVdP Housing Australia
• Vinnies Assist
• Vinnies Vans
• Fred's Van Meal Service
• Ozanam Learning Centre
• Passages Youth Engagement Hub
• Vinnies Tom Fisher House
• Matthew Talbot Hostel Primary Health Clinic
• No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS)
• Frederic House
• Ozanam House

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $10 million raised through Vinnies CEO Sleepout 2026 to provide emergency accommodation, meals, food hubs, groceries, casework, healthcare, and employment support for people experiencing homelessness
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Confederation of the St Vincent de Paul SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network spanning 153 countries with over 800,000 members. National Council is instituted by the International Council General and governed by The Rule. The international structure guides governance and mission alignment across all national councils.
• St Vincent de Paul Society Housing Australia (Amelie Housing)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVdP Housing Australia is a Tier 1 Community Housing Provider (CHP) and a member of National Council. It provides housing solutions for those who are homeless, disadvantaged, or on low/moderate incomes, including crisis accommodation, transitional housing, social housing, affordable housing, and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). ABN 38 103 181 700.
• St Vincent de Paul Society National Redress Scheme LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA related entity of National Council, established to support the Society's participation in the National Redress Scheme for people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse.
• Jesuit Refugee Service AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint media release during Refugee Week 2026 calling for permanent solutions for people left in visa limbo. Both organisations advocate for refugees and people seeking asylum, combining direct service support with policy advocacy.
• Overseas Partnerships Program — Twinning PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational twinning program connects Australian councils/conferences with overseas partner countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Coordinators include Arthur Schultze (NZ/Oceania), Norbert Gonzalves (India), Flolyn Simpson (Fiji), and Catherine Smith (Australia). Part of broader Overseas Partnerships Program including Projects, Assist A Student, and Emergency Relief.
• National Shelter, Everybody's Home, ACOSS, Better RentingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoalition partners for advocacy on housing tax reforms. National Council joined these organisations in calling for Parliament to pass capital gains tax and negative gearing reforms announced in the 2026-27 Federal Budget.
• National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with NATSICC on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday (5 July 2026) and NAIDOC Week (5-12 July) activities, aligning with the Society's reconciliation and First Nations advocacy priorities.
• Fundraising Institute of Australia / Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACTminorOthersACT & Surrounds holds memberships in professional fundraising and social enterprise bodies, alongside Quality Innovation Performance accreditation and National Catholic Safeguarding Standards compliance.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Smith Family: Australian national charity focused on children and families experiencing disadvantage, delivering education, food, and emergency relief programs. Comparable on donation-funded service delivery to vulnerable populations nationally.
• Baptist Care Australia: Federated network of Baptist community services agencies across Australia providing aged care, foster care, homelessness, and family support. Comparable faith-based community services peer.
• Caritas Australia: Australian Catholic aid and development agency of the Catholic Church operating humanitarian and emergency relief programs domestically and through the Asia-Pacific. Comparable Catholic-social-justice mission and donor-funded model with the international partnership program.
• Salvation Army Australia: The Salvation Army is Australia's largest faith-based social services organization, operating homelessness services, emergency relief, op shops (Salvos Stores), aged care, and community programs nationally. Most direct comparable to SVdP on mission, funding model, retail footprint, and service breadth.
• Australian Red Cross: Australian Red Cross delivers humanitarian aid, emergency relief, refugee programs, and community services nationally and is part of the International Red Cross movement. Directly comparable on humanitarian mission, volunteer-driven model, and policy advocacy.
• Wesley Mission: Faith-based (Methodist) social services organization operating homelessness, aged care, mental health, and community programs primarily in NSW. Directly comparable on mission, faith-driven volunteer model, and service breadth.
• Mission Australia: Mission Australia is one of the largest non-profit social services providers in Australia focused on homelessness, housing, youth, and disability - including as a Tier 1 community housing provider. Directly competes in the same CHP and homelessness services space.
• Anglicare Australia: Federated network of Anglican diocesan agencies providing community services including emergency relief, aged care, homelessness support, and family services across Australia. Comparable faith-based federated model with similar service mix and policy advocacy function.
• Uniting (UnitingCare Australia): Uniting is a major faith-based community services organization in Australia operating aged care, disability (NDIS), housing, and family services across multiple states. Direct peer in the regulated aged/disability/housing provider space.

Emerging players

• OzHarvest: Australia's leading food rescue charity, redistributing surplus food to charities including many Vinnies food programs. Comparable as a large-scale, donor-funded charity tackling food insecurity in Australia, though narrower in mission scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vinniesaust
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/VinniesAU
• Facebookfacebook.com/VinniesAU
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vinnies-australia
• Instagraminstagram.com/vinniesaus
• TikToktiktok.com/@vinniesaustralia

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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