Welcome...
Welcome to the official website of The Salvation Army, Sunderland Millfield.
The Salvation Army is a worldwide Christian church and registered charity
Working in 124 countries, demonstrating Christian principles through practical support; offering unconditional friendship, and very practical help to people of all ages, backgrounds and needs.
Founded in East London
By William Booth in 1865, The Salvation Army is one of the largest, most diverse providers of social services in the United Kingdom. A visionary social reformer ahead of his time, William Booth believed that charity demeaned the individual and people should be offered a ‘hand up' and not ‘hand outs' to get them back on their feet.
Today
The Salvation Army extends a helping hand to those who are homeless, friendless and in need. We passionately believe that no one is beyond hope, however great their problems. That disadvantaged people are given respect and access to the practical, social and spiritual support they need to realise their God-given potential and recover their personal dignity.
The Salvation Army is wordlwide, but in the UK it has approximately:
- 60,000 members
- 4,000 employees
- 1,500 Salvation Army officers (full-time ministers)