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The Salvation Army International Trust

Notable UK charity

THE CHARITY'S MAIN ACTIVITIES ARE TO CONTINUE THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION THROUGH EVANGELISTIC OUTREACH, PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SALVATION ARMY TERRITORIES, FACILITATING INTERNATIONAL PERSONNEL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, CRISIS RELIEF, WORKING IN COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO QUALITY PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES AS CLOSE TO THE FAMILY UNIT AND FIGHTING HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

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Activities & Mission

THE CHARITY'S MAIN ACTIVITIES ARE TO CONTINUE THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION THROUGH EVANGELISTIC OUTREACH, PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SALVATION ARMY TERRITORIES, FACILITATING INTERNATIONAL PERSONNEL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, CRISIS RELIEF, WORKING IN COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO QUALITY PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES AS CLOSE TO THE FAMILY UNIT AND FIGHTING HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

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.

Show all 132 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£81,784,000
Latest Expenditure
£65,109,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 61.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 77.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 25.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £56,777,000
Charitable Activities £564,000
Other Trading £15,286,000
Investments £7,589,000
Other Income £1,568,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £50,589,000
Raising Funds £14,520,000
Governance £1,885,000
Grants to Institutions £21,752,000
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£81,784,000
£65,109,000£50,589,000£419,249,000£8,870,000272 / 0
2024
£85,972,000
£64,083,000£52,480,000£404,053,000£7,119,000270 / 0
2023
£76,666,000
£63,075,000£54,485,000£359,412,000£3,814,000248 / 0
2022
£49,047,000
£53,776,000£47,165,000£344,214,000£2,242,000239 / 0
2021
£56,868,000
£57,662,000£51,015,000£332,937,000£2,220,000219 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Salvation Army International Trust

What does The Salvation Army International Trust do?

THE CHARITY'S MAIN ACTIVITIES ARE TO CONTINUE THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION THROUGH EVANGELISTIC OUTREACH, PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SALVATION ARMY TERRITORIES, FACILITATING INTERNATIONAL PERSONNEL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, CRISIS RELIEF, WORKING IN COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO QUALITY PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES AS CLOSE TO THE FAMILY UNIT AND FIGHTING HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

How much income did The Salvation Army International Trust report in 2025?

The Salvation Army International Trust reported total income of £81.78m and reported expenditure of £65.11m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Salvation Army International Trust?

The Salvation Army International Trust has a program ratio of 61.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 12% 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 International Trust registered as a charity?

The Salvation Army International Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 October 1990 as charity number 1000566. It has been registered for 36 years.

Who runs The Salvation Army International Trust?

The Salvation Army International Trust 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 International Trust operate?

The Salvation Army International Trust operates across 132 areas, including Angola, Antigua And Barbuda, Argentina and 129 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Salvation Army International Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Salvation Army International Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1000566.

Details

Address
SALVATION ARMY INTERNATIONAL
HEADQUARTERS
101 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET
LONDON
EC4V 4EH
Registration Date
18 October 1990
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1000566
Charity Number
1000566

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Trustees

THE SALVATION ARMY INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE COMPANY

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