A 17th Century priest whose influence is still being felt today through the more than 2 million people who are inspired by him and work to secure his vision in various organisations worldwide.

"Nature demands that trees are deeply rooted before they bear fruit and this is a gradual process" Vincent Depaul

The Vincentians Target

• People who are socially excluded from society
• People who are homeless
• Offenders and ex offenders

The John Laing Charitable Trust has been supporting Depaul UK to help engage and re-engage with young people who are ex-offenders or who have suffered from the effects of homelessness.