The Salvation Army
Notable UK charityA Christian Movement committed to putting belief into action: taking a holistic approach, engaging with physical, emotional and spiritual needs, offering services without discrimination.In addition to Christian Worship, in buildings and the open air, services include drop in centres, lunch clubs, parent and toddler groups, debt advice, youth clubs, after school clubs & emergency food parcels.
Activities & Mission
A Christian Movement committed to putting belief into action: taking a holistic approach, engaging with physical, emotional and spiritual needs, offering services without discrimination.In addition to Christian Worship, in buildings and the open air, services include drop in centres, lunch clubs, parent and toddler groups, debt advice, youth clubs, after school clubs & emergency food parcels.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 9% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £338,297,000 | £331,868,000 | £185,635,000 | £912,873,000 | £70,257,000 | 1610 / 10850 |
| 2024 | £327,318,000 | £308,883,000 | £178,110,000 | £900,785,000 | £102,218,000 | 1515 / 10850 |
| 2023 | £280,413,000 | £269,808,000 | £159,099,000 | £785,804,000 | £57,587,000 | 1482 / 10850 |
| 2022 | £281,954,000 | £226,745,000 | £128,843,000 | £775,676,000 | £51,367,000 | 1189 / 11500 |
| 2021 | £237,788,000 | £199,223,000 | £116,959,000 | £706,481,000 | £42,135,000 | 2854 / 11700 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Salvation Army
What does The Salvation Army do?
A Christian Movement committed to putting belief into action: taking a holistic approach, engaging with physical, emotional and spiritual needs, offering services without discrimination.In addition to Christian Worship, in buildings and the open air, services include drop in centres, lunch clubs, parent and toddler groups, debt advice, youth clubs, after school clubs & emergency food parcels.
How much income did The Salvation Army report in 2025?
The Salvation Army reported total income of £338.30m and reported expenditure of £331.87m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Salvation Army?
The Salvation Army has a program ratio of 54.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Salvation Army registered as a charity?
The Salvation Army was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 February 1963 as charity number 214779. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Salvation Army?
The Salvation Army is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Salvation Army operate?
The Salvation Army operates across 6 areas, including Guernsey, Isle Of Man, Jersey and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Salvation Army a registered charity?
Yes — The Salvation Army is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 214779.
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1 CHAMPION PARK
LONDON
SE5 8FJ
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