Campaigning and policy
We campaign so that people who struggle to be heard are listened to by people who have the power to make a positive difference.
Our task is to harness the experience and expertise of our frontline service users and personnel in order to influence decision makers of all political persuasions.
The Salvation Army believes that a fairer society, which upholds and supports all marginalised people, actually benefits us all. We assert that our society will not work for anyone if it does not work for everyone.
Our main areas of campaigning
Homelessness policy
Homelessness is increasing, we are working to protect the most vulnerable
Employment and social security policy
We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to work.
Modern slavery policy
Standing with survivors to put their voices at the heart of policy and practice.
Campaigning against homelessness
Priority Need
New report calls for people forced to sleep on the streets to be added to the list of groups of people in 'priority need' of housing.
Breaking the Cycle
New report calls for more access to addiction and mental health support for those experiencing homelessness.
A homeless patient attends hospital every seven minutes
The number of homeless patients going to hospital has gone up 37 per cent in four years.
Change laws to make housing rough sleepers a priority
The number of people sleeping rough in London has shot up again according to new figures.
Time and time again Jesus came alongside individuals who were marginalised. By partnering with the policy unit, I have been able to advocate for the marginalised, lobby for change on their behalf and help their voices be heard by those in power.
Campaigning for jobs and income security
Employment support transforms lives
Analysis in our report finds that 1.6 million people don’t get the support they need to get back into work.
Autumn Statement: the state safety net is being ripped open
We are concerned about the impact of poverty on services supporting people.
Salvation Army urges new PM must tackle poverty
We are calling for benefits to keep up with inflation.
Work and Pensions Committee Response
Read our response to the Work and Pensions Select Committee Inquiry into the plan for jobs and employment support.
Campaigning to end modern slavery
Response to The Modern Slavery Act 2015 Committee Report
The Salvation Army’s response to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 report ‘The Modern Slavery Act 2015: Becoming World-Leading Again’.
Response to The Joint Committee on Human Rights of Asylum Seekers Inquiry
The Salvation Army provides evidence to committee calling for the protection of the rights of survivors of Modern Slavery.
Response to to Home Affairs Committee Inquiry on Human Trafficking
The Salvation Army responds to the Home Affairs Select Committee's inquiry into human trafficking.
First Responders policy and practice
As the Nationality and Borders Act becomes law it’s important that all first responders be fully prepared to carry out their role in identifying and supporting survivors.
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Our team
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How we work
Learn more about how we work and our mission