The Salvation Army began on the streets of East London in 1865
when Methodists, William and Catherine Booth, abandoned the
traditional concept of a church pulpit to take God's word directly
to the people. Their work included setting up shelters for people
who were homeless, a family tracing service, running soup kitchens,
helping people living in the slums and setting up rescue homes for
women fleeing domestic abuse and prostitution. The couple also
oversaw the world's first free labour exchange and campaigned to
improve working conditions.
Today The Salvation Army is a worldwide Christian church and
registered charity, which has been fighting against social
inequality and transforming lives for over 150 years. The Salvation
Army expresses its faith through charitable action by working at
the heart of communities across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
We have 650 churches and community centres where we offer
friendship, practical help and support to some of the most
disadvantaged people in our communities. Motivated by our Christian
faith we offer practical support and services to all who need them,
regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender or sexual orientation.
Our work includes: Homelessness, Modern Slavery, Poverty Addiction,
Campaigning and Social Policy, Older People and Community - debt
advice, unemployment, isolation.
For more information on The Salvation Army see HERE