The Salvation Army is a worldwide Christian church and registered charity operating in 133 countries across the globe. We have been fighting against social inequality and transforming lives for over 150 years. In the UK, The SalvationArmy is active in the heart of more than 600 communities, addressing some of the most serious challenges faced by society. We tackle the causes and impact of devastating issues such as crippling poverty, social and financial exclusion,homelessness, and human trafficking. Above all, we understand the communities we serve and the realities they face, and we work tirelessly to support individuals through the most challenging times of their lives. Alongside our locally driven operations, The Salvation Army operates centrally co-ordinated social services.This includes residential rehabilitation programmes for homeless people, care homes for older people, residential detox centres, children & youth services, refuges for victims of domestic violence, safe houses and services for survivors ofmodern-day slavery and human trafficking and our Employment Plus services which help people back into work. The Salvation Army offers practical support and services to all who need them, regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender or sexual orientation.