St Vincent's Trust is a non-profit, community service of the Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul. Located in the north inner city of Dublin, the aim of the organization is to collaborate with others to remove the barriers that prevent people accessing educational opportunities. The Trust has established St Mary's Day Nursery service with a focus on the early education and development of young children from low-income families. The Henrietta Street School providing opportunities for children at risk to develop their intellectual, emotional, spiritual, physical and creative selves. St Vincent's Trust Community Training Center supports early school leavers and other vulnerable young people through a program of vocational training and personal development.

AIF support has funded a new adult community education service where 180 people are currently enrolled. Courses for the parents of trainees have also been supported through grants from The Ireland Funds.

st. vincent’s trust
Supports people of all ages who have experienced educational disadvantage by helping them realise their personal learning goals and participate in their communities. Funding pays to retain the services of a psychologist whose work is invaluable in assisting young people to cope with their many deep personal difficulties.

"St. Vincent’s Trust launched a new adult and community education service in January 2002. The number of participants registered for courses in 2003 is 180, and most courses have waiting lists. The type and variety of courses that can be offered is dependent on how we can raise funds as there is very limited public funding.”

Anthony Cotterell
Accountant