What is The Salvation Army?
The Salvation Army is one of the largest, most diverse providers of social services in the UK after the Government. Founded in East London in 1865, we are now working in 111 countries worldwide.
As a church and registered charity, we demonstrate our Christian principles through social welfare provision. Worldwide there are over 1.6 million members, with programmes including homeless centres, drug rehabilitation centres, schools, hospitals and medical centres, as well as nearly 16,000 church and community centres. The work of The Salvation Army is funded through donations from its members, the general public and, where appropriate, local authority and government grants.
Local Salvation Army church and community centres offer a range of activities and services within their local communities. People can become involved in all sorts of ways, through volunteering with fundraising initiatives, attending church services and helping with local activities.
The Salvation Army also supports the work of the emergency services by providing refreshments, shelter and counselling at major incidents. Recently this has included the 7th July London bombings, the devastating hurricanes in Southern USA, and the severe floods in Carlisle and Boscastle.
In the UK and Republic of Ireland, The Salvation Army has approximately:
- 50,000 members (adult, junior and adherent members)
- 4,000 employees
- 1,500 Salvation Army officers (full-time ministers)
- 776 local church and community centres (including outreach centres and outposts)
- 50 residential centres for homeless men, women and families
- 18 residential centres for elderly people
- 6 centres for families,
- 1 community home for children6 substance misuse centres
- 2 centres for people with special needs
Mission statement
The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian Church and human service agency.
Its message is based on the Bible; its motivation is the love of God as revealed in Jesus Christ.
Its mission is to proclaim his gospel, to persuade people of all ages to become his disciples and to engage in a programme of practical concern for the needs of humanity.
Its ministry is offered to all persons, regardless of race, creed, colour or gender.Other services provided
- Adult and Family Ministries
- ALOVE (youthwork)
- Work with the homeless
- Children/families
- Church Growth
- Community Services
- Design for life
- Detox/addiction services
- Disability Services and Health Care
- Elderly care
- Emergency Services
- Family Tracing
- Heritage Centre
- Insurance (SAGIC)
- Lifelong learning
- Music Ministries
- Pastoral Care Unit
- Prison ministries
- Red Shield Services
- Schools and Colleges
- Special Events
- The Blue Shield Fellowship
- Working with other churches and faiths
Visit www.salvationarmy.org.uk for more details.
Make a Donation
On-line donations are made direct to Salvation Army and are gratefully received.
