Society of St Vincent de Paul the biggest beneficiary of courts poor box scheme in 2024

The charity, including its 46 branches around the country, got a total of €99,125.78 last year from the scheme.

The Society of St Vincent de Paul was the top earner from the courts poor box scheme last year, securing just under €100,000.

A total of €1.563 million was collected through the scheme in 2024 in courts across the country. The figures have just been published by the Courts Service, showing that payments made to the fund for the overall Society of St Vincent de Paul organisation as well as 46 branches around the country totaled €99,125.78.