Welsh politician praises The Salvation Army's work in Rhyl
published on 1 Oct 2026
Member of the Senedd for Clwyd, Becca Martin, has praised the “incredible work” being carried out by The Salvation Army in Rhyl following a visit to its church and community hub.
During the visit, Ms Martin met with Major Chris Davidson, who leads The Salvation Army's work at Windsor Street, and Catherine Docherty who is the Area Operations Manager for the church and charity’s Homelessness Services in Wales.
Discussions during the visit focused on the wide range of support provided by The Salvation Army across North Wales, including community programmes in Rhyl featuring a warm space with refreshments every Wednesday to help tackle social isolation and sessions to support people back into work through its Employment Plus service.
Homelessness services include getting out in the town and connecting with people sleeping rough, the STEP project, which supports people in temporary accommodation and Ty Dewr Lifehouse in Wrexham supporting Armed Forces veterans experiencing homelessness.
The Salvation Army in Rhyl also hosts a range of specialist agencies and community groups, helping local people access support with issues such as substance misuse and loneliness.
Becca Martin MS said:
"It was wonderful to visit The Salvation Army in Rhyl and see first-hand the incredible work being done in the community. The passion and dedication of staff and volunteers is clear to see, and they have created a welcoming environment that truly feels like a home from home for so many people."
Catherine Docherty, from The Salvation Army's Homelessness Services in Wales, said:
“It was a pleasure to welcome Becca to our church in Rhyl and discuss how charities and community organisations can support local people and strengthen help for those who need it most.”
Major Chris Davidson welcomed the MS and said:
"Becca took the time to listen to the challenges faced by many of the people we support and understand the work we are doing here. In recognising the dedication of our staff and volunteers it was clear she was interested in people and their situations and wants to speak up for some of the most vulnerable people in society."
