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THE BIG CONNECTION
Cause + Invitation = Opportunity
FOR those of us long enough in the tooth, the annual appeal will conjure all kinds of memories, mostly cold and wet, perhaps disheartened and certainly disconnected. Although there may be situations where door-to-door envelope distribution and collection has been positive, this has not proved to be an effective means of engagement for most in recent years.
The Big Connection – a subtle rebrand of the Big Collection – not only gives us an opportunity to rethink how and why we connect with our communities but also how we might use that connection for wider mission.
As it is only one of countless causes, people will only give to something they feel connected to or passionate about.
The Big Connection is not about money; it is about relationship. It is a tool to invite people not only to see what we do but to experience who we are in their community and, by becoming connected, feel and see the love of God for themselves and share it, in whatever form they are able.
MAJOR JULIAN WATCHORN Editor
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Love not hate
Ivan Radford considers how we respond to the recent violent riots
OTHERS. That is what William Booth wrote in a telegram when he tried to distil The Salvation Army’s mission into one word. It was a reminder to always serve and show love to other people. Today, that word lives on in one of the UKI Territory’s five mission priorities: serve others without discrimination.
In recent weeks, news headlines have been dominated by reports of criminal violence in several towns and cities. It began with disorder in Southport, after the tragic killing of three girls. After misinformation about the person responsible was shared online, accompanied by inflaming rhetoric, a tiny but vocal minority of people turned to violence. The result was the antithesis of serving others without discrimination: it was blaming others with discrimination.
Reflect and respond
Pray for peace and unity in areas impacted by violence. Pray for wisdom for those in authority. Pray for comfort for those who have been bereaved, particularly the families of those three girls.
Meditate on the lyrics of ‘Make Me a Channel of Your Peace’ (SASB 608). How can you spread peace, justice and reconciliation where you are?
In this digital age of echo chambers, it is easy for someone to be misled by rhetoric and misinformation to harmful ends. In an unequal society, where people are struggling to make ends meet, inequality, injustice and a sense of loneliness or loss of self are all sincerely felt. But these can be harnessed by those with insincere motivations, leading people to think that violence is somehow the answer. It’s a hollow, false promise, powered by hatred. It twists and distorts protesting – a peaceful, key part of democracy – into rioting, and turns pain into more pain.
Humans in groups have historically used other groups to help define their sense of self: it is often only with an other, a ‘them’, that people can cement their idea of ‘us’. But that approach to identity is partly rooted in a fear of difference and scarcity. It is only through love and respect, valuing others as people made in God’s image, that we can truly benefit from what each of us bring to our collective whole.
It is easier, however, to tear something down than build something up, even when destruction places more strain on systems already struggling to help people in need. Building something up begins with sincerely wanting to love, listen to, and understand others – and that includes those who have taken part in the riots. Justice and accountability for criminal behaviour is right, but we believe that reconciliation goes with it: we are called to model loving behaviour towards everyone.
Some of the most encouraging sights of the past fortnight have been communities drawing together to stand up for peace, to help each other and clean up after the riots. We don’t have to make big gestures to change the world: God’s already done that in sending his son, Jesus. Peacemaking is often found in the smallest everyday acts –in consistently loving our neighbours, showing them they matter and explaining why.
‘There is no fear in love,’ 1 John 4:18 reminds us. ‘But perfect love drives out fear.’ Instead of a narrative of division, we must hold united to our belief in a better world – to building God’s Kingdom on Earth. It is a Kingdom of hope, love, kindness and safety, not one of blame, fear, violence or self-serving behaviour. It isn’t a finite pie that can only be claimed by one group or another, but a limitless, abundant resource of grace, compassion and respect.
We are called to invite people into that place, to share our vision of a just, loving society with the people around us. With others. Without discrimination.
IVAN RADFORD Managing Editor Salvationist
Sunshine!
Quiz
Brighten your week with this seasonal challenge
by Garry D Reed
1 Name Donald Osgood’s 1952 march featuring ‘Travel Along in the Sunshine’. Anagram: no do tom.
2 What is the first line of Thomas Chisholm’s classic hymn, which includes the words ‘summer and winter and springtime and harvest’?
‘I am safe in his hands’
Ken Thake (Waterbeach) celebrates that God is always by his side
IAM married to Wendy and we have just celebrated our 60th wedding anniversary. We married quite young at Bishop’s Stortford Corps, where we spent a number of years. I was corps treasurer and Wendy was young people’s sergeant-major. Wendy originally came from Buckingham, where she attended the corps from a very early age.
since we moved to Waterbeach. The last time was 2019 and I am reasonably well at the moment.
My favourite song is ‘In Christ Alone’. I first heard it while in a coma, which some may find strange. The last verse is poignant to me, reminding us that Christ is with us every day until we meet him face to face.
3 ‘Light up the Sunshine in Your Heart’ is a joyful song written by which popular composer, promoted to Glory in 2023?
I attended the congregational church in my younger days until I met Wendy and started to attend the Army, where I gave my life to Christ, became a Christian and then a soldier to serve Christ in whatever way I could.
4 ‘Jesus Bids us Shine’ is a classic Victorian song based on Matthew 5:16. Who wrote it? Anagram: a runners saw.
5 ‘The sun comes up, it’s a new day dawning’ is part of ‘10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)’, a worship song by whom?
6 A song in the songbook talks of the pleasant summer sun, sunset, ripe fruits and flowers, declaring ‘how great is God almighty’. What is its first line?
7 What was the summery title of the early Salvation Army version of the Brownies?
8 According to Edwin Excell’s song, who wants us for a sunbeam?
We have a very happy marriage. I put that down to our commitment to serving God.
We had three daughters, one of whom was stillborn. Life hasn’t been straightforward for us. Soon after we married, I had an accident at work where I lost my right index finger.
We moved to Swindon Citadel and soldiered there. We were both songsters. My favourite songster song, which is not sung very much, is ‘Song of Consecration’, which challenges us to bring others to Christ.
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The best thing that has happened to me is meeting Wendy and getting married. She has been my rock throughout challenging years of ill health, but of course God has always been by our side during these difficult times and remains with us.
I know, more so now, that Christ is with me and I am safe in his hands.
Have you got a testimony to share? We’d love to hear your faith journey! Get in touch at salvationist@ salvationarmy.org.uk.
7 Sunbeams. 8 Jesus.
1 Motondo. 2 ‘Great is thy faithfulness’ (SASB 26). 3 Joy Webb. 4 Susan Warner. 5 Matt Redman. 6 ‘All things bright and beautiful’ (SASB 3).
ANSWERS
In 2004, I had a very serious illness. I was in a coma and on life support. Wendy was told by the doctors that I only had a few days to live, but because of prayer from many people I pulled through, although I can no longer sing because of the procedures that were carried out. I remember after coming out of intensive care I had a very disturbed night. The next morning a nurse came in to me and asked if I was a Christian. I said yes and she replied: ‘I thought so. He had been watching over you.’
I have been in hospital many times
An accessible, challenging guide to stewardship
Captain Michael Hutchings (Southport) reviews Living Generously: A Whole-Life Response to God’s Love
THIS short book from the Church of Scotland represents a worthwhile investment. Its 96 pages are packed with content that engages the head, heart and hands.
The premise is that stewardship is an important whole-of-life response to God’s loving generosity (see 1 Timothy 6:17 and 18), as we choose to live from a place of abundance rather than scarcity.
The 12 chapters expand upon the traditional triplet of time, talents and treasure to present a wider, more holistic vision of stewardship. This vision extends upward towards God, inward towards the body and mind, and outward towards our relationships with each other, our communities and God’s creation. Each chapter can be read in
isolation, but always with one eye towards the book’s overarching theme.
The book is easy to navigate, with the themed chapters including a short article, prompts to engage the senses and encourage reflection and action, and pointers to further resources, as well as a brief real-life case study.
A Scripture index and endnotes offer wider reading opportunities, and the range of contributors, practical ideas and relevant images adds to the book’s appeal.
While it is grounded in Scripture, this is not a heavyweight treatment of stewardship; the suggested readership is broad, including Christians and seekers, small groups and newer church expressions. But it
A helpful reframing of safeguarding
will appeal to anyone who wants to apply faith to life, appreciates varied and accessible resources, and is willing to dig deeper.
This book should be read slowly, carefully, reflectively and with the intention to move from insight to action. As such, it could be used to great effect for personal devotion or as a small group discussion resource. It’s an easy and straightforward read, but one that challenges the reader. If you are serious about living generously – and applying principles of stewardship across the whole of your life – you should definitely consider adding this tool to your toolbox.
• Living Generously: A Whole-Life Response to God’s Love is available from Saint Andrew Press.
Major David Cavanagh (The Scotland Office) reviews Safeguarding as Mission: Learning from Encounters with
IN his Grove booklet, Justin Humphreys addresses the reservations many Christians have about safeguarding, seeing it as a ‘bureaucratic, tick-box process’ that creates ‘a series of hurdles to effective ministry and mission’.
Humphreys seeks to reframe safeguarding as an ‘integral part of our missional purpose’ and proposes a paradigm shift from speaking of ‘safeguarding in mission’ to understanding ‘safeguarding as mission’. He argues that caring for the vulnerable is at the heart of Scripture and notes the Old Testament calls us to defend the interests of vulnerable groups, such as widows, orphans, the oppressed and the outcast.
As Humphreys sees it, good
safeguarding practice is an active response to the constant reminders of Scripture that we are to love our neighbour as ourselves, treat others as we would like to be treated, and go out of our way to meet the needs of others.
Humphreys then looks at how Jesus dealt with the people he met, showing how he exemplifies safeguarding principles.
Jesus’ conversation with the Samaritan woman shows empathy, compassion, respect for her dignity and empowerment. In allowing the rich young ruler to make his own decision, Jesus avoids controlling and coercive behaviour, while his conflicts with the Pharisees show
Jesus
the need for courage in speaking truth to power.
Humphreys concludes that ‘Jesus called us to love another’ and ‘we need to do better in protecting each other and advocating for each other than in the past’. His hope is that, if we do this, Christian churches can be what ‘God intended … safe, healthy and loving as a reflection of who God is’.
This booklet will help Christians see how safeguarding expresses key values of the gospel, and is therefore an expression of mission and of our duty to love one another as God loves us.
• Safeguarding as Mission: Learning from Encounters with Jesus is available from Grove Books.
Together in praise
Major Ian Davis reminds us that praise and worship extend way beyond singing
EPHESIANS 5:15–20
HAVE you ever experienced an atmosphere where deep joy and unity were experienced by all present? Recent personal examples include an England football match in Gelsenkirchen and a Coldplay concert in Cardiff. To share a deep unity with many thousands of others, passionately singing ‘Sweet Caroline’ or ‘Yellow’, can be exhilarating, even euphoric. It’s almost as if humans were made to sing and worship together.
In our study passage, Paul encourages a fledgling community of believers to be together and to sing together. In verse 19, he identifies the context of singing psalms, hymns and songs from the Spirit as a ‘one another’ activity – together in community. He encourages life to be lived in considered and wise ways because ‘the days are evil’ (v16). He urges them to reject foolishness and to seek the infilling of the Holy Spirit so God’s mind and heart can be understood. He writes: ‘Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit’ (vv18 and 19).
In Ephesus, there was plenty of singing and worshipping that was woefully misdirected. In Ephesians: The Wonder and Walk of Being Alive in Christ, Darrell Johnson notes how much of the city’s culture revolved around the goddess Diana, with a temple dedicated to her. He comments: ‘By the time Paul writes his letter, the temple was known for its “worship events”’. He details how these occasions were often characterised by ‘ritual drunkenness and frenzied behaviour’. All gifts can be abused.
Our world understands the power of singing together. We recognise the value of the gift of music. We experience the presence of God in all kinds of places via all sorts of experiences. However, there is a special dynamic when we share the passion for the object of our deepest worship with others who also know Jesus. There can be powerful encounters where the transcendence of the Spirit of God reaches and connects with us. ‘But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel’ (Psalm 22:3 King James Version).
PAUSE AND REFLECT
Think about a time when you experienced the power of singing with others.
Was it in a religious setting or elsewhere?
How did it impact you?
In considering being together in praise, where do we go next? We could discuss the undisputed mental health benefits of corporate music-making. We could consider how inspiring Gareth Malone has been in encouraging many uplifting local choirs through his influential media presence. We could talk science – all the feel-good hormones such as endorphins, serotonin and dopamine that are released when we sing. If you’ve never heard Jacob Collier’s remarkable and uplifting audience choirs, pause and google them now!
We could talk ecclesiastically about what kind of psalms and spiritual songs we prefer, although many of us are fed
up with worship wars and arguments about what kind of music we should use. Instead, let’s reflect on the ‘together’ component of our theme. The Good News Translation of Psalm 133:1 describes these moments: ‘How wonderful it is, how pleasant, for God’s people to live together in harmony!’ Here, we are presented with an environment of agreement and shared love and values.
If there’s a corporate thrill when our football team scores a goal, or when a concertgoer raises one of their idol’s anthems, how much more joy when believers express their love for and gather round the source of life himself: Jesus Christ. How much richer when the Holy Spirit orchestrates the harmonies! Psalm 133:3 declares this special place of shared love for Jesus to be the place where God ‘has commanded the blessing, life forevermore’ (English Standard Version).
PAUSE
AND REFLECT
What brings life to gathered worship?
Have you experienced a deep sense of unity in your corps?
Have you experienced a deep sense of disunity in your corps?
What connections do you make between right relationships and praise?
Let’s remind ourselves of a couple of things. First, praise and worship extend way beyond singing. It is about offering every moment of our whole life – word, thought and deed. Secondly, Paul did not
write to an individual. Rather, to the whole Christian community in Ephesus saying: ‘Be very careful, then, how you live’. ‘You’ here means the Church.
Church is where our individuality collides with others who are also being transformed by Christ. We recognise there is an intersection where we hold the personal responsibility for the cultivation of our inner life with Jesus, with the task of living it out with others in the wonderfully varied wider body of Christ. Both tasks are challenging in themselves. How do we bring our best, authentic and growing selves to our together moments? Psalm 5:3 in The Message presents a valuable model for us: ‘Every morning I lay out the pieces of my life on your altar and watch for fire to descend.’ What a model David lays out in this verse! What does the metaphor of fire represent to you? What do you need most today?
PAUSE AND PRAY
Every morning I lay out the pieces of my life on your altar, Lord. In prayerful reflection, I watch for fire to descend as I seek the power, light and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Help me to bring the very best version of myself to the together moments, where we can build genuinely loving and Spirit-filled communities of authentic praise.
MAJOR IAN DAVIS Corps Officer Hedge End
As of January 2024, Prayer Matters is following a new prayer rhythm, to pray for renewal in this territory’s worship and mission. Each day has a theme, based on the five mission priorities. To read the unedited Prayer Matters booklet, visit salvationist.org.uk/discipleship
SATURDAY 17 AUGUST: CARE FOR CREATION – A WORLD FILLED WITH PEACE AND FREEDOM (HABAKKUK 2:14 NEW LIVING TRANSLATION)
As an international movement, The Salvation Army has many opportunities to be a blessing to the world. Lord God, lift our eyes from our own concerns and help us see how we can come together, across borders and boundaries, to be a force for good for our planet and all who call it home.
by Lyndall Bywater (UKI Boiler Room Team)
SUNDAY 18 AUGUST: SABBATH PRAYER – DISCIPLESHIP FOR ALL GENERATIONS (EPHESIANS 4:16 NLT)
We dream of a Salvation Army where every generation is nurtured in faith, and where every generation takes its place in worship, service and mission, being a blessing to one another, and demonstrating to the world that no one is too old or too young to do their part.
by Lyndall Bywater (UKI Boiler Room Team)
MONDAY 19 AUGUST: SHARING THE GOOD NEWS – SHINE (DANIEL 12:3 NLT)
We dream of being a Salvation Army that has the courage to shine. Lord, help us to put aside the awkwardness that so often dulls our witness. Show us how to soak in your Spirit until we radiate your love. by Lyndall Bywater (UKI Boiler Room Team)
TUESDAY 20 AUGUST: SERVING AND CARING – UNITY (PSALM 133:3 NLT)
We are a Salvation Army made up of all sorts of different people, yet when we place ourselves in God’s hands, we can become a finely tuned instrument, producing beautiful harmony. Lord, thank you that you know and value each of us for who we are, and that you know exactly how to fit us together for your glory.
by Lyndall Bywater (UKI Boiler Team)
WEDNESDAY 21 AUGUST: GROWING IN FAITH – EMPOWERED AND RELEASED (2 TIMOTHY 1:6 AND 7 NLT)
We dream of a Salvation Army where all those who worship in a local corps will be empowered through both practical and missional training. We rejoice in the gift of God in each of us, and welcome the Spirit of power, love and self-discipline into our lives. by Lyndall Bywater (UKI Boiler Room Team)
THURSDAY 22 AUGUST: INTERNATIONAL SALVATION ARMY – INDIA SOUTH EASTERN TERRITORY
We pray for the leadership team, Colonels Lalbulliana Tlau, and Lalnunhlui Khawlhring, and Lieut-Colonels Santhi and Samraj Babu, all of whom have only recently taken up their leadership positions in the territory. We pray that God will equip them with all the wisdom, grace and spiritual insight they will need, and that the work in the territory will go from strength to strength. by Lyndall Bywater (UKI Boiler Room Team)
FRIDAY 23 AUGUST: JUSTICE AND RECONCILIATION – AVAILABLE FOR ALL (HEBREWS 13:2 AND 3 NLT)
Lord, forgive us when we become so preoccupied with our own comfort that we cease to notice the sufferings of others. We dream of being a Salvation Army with open doors, generous lives and compassionate hearts. by Lyndall Bywater (UKI Boiler Room Team)
PRAYER REQUESTS
Do you have something or someone you’d like us to pray for? Email salvationist@salvationarmy.org.uk with ‘prayer request’ in the subject line and it will be upheld in prayer.
Inviting people to join our mission
Polly Hughes explains why fundraising and faith are intrinsically linked
WHAT springs to mind when you hear the word ‘fundraising’? A career? Duty? Hard work? Someone else’s job?
For me, fundraising has always been deeply relational. Back in 2001, I was standing in a dusty field in Tanzania when I realised that I wanted to work for a charity. A school’s sports day was under way and, to get the older children to engage in the races for the youngest, we had tied the results for all races to the overall team scores. The older children were cheering for the five-yearolds as they set off on a rather wobbly beanbag race, desperate for their points that now counted just as much as sprints or hurdles. The little ones were over the moon to get such attention and be contributing to the team.
The event was a success, yet I noticed in the following weeks a shift in the atmosphere. The children across the age range began to engage with one another more. There were high fives in
the playground. When tales of the sports day were recounted, everyone could join in and feel part of it. What started as something transactional turned into something relational.
The power to take a transaction of value and turn it into a relationship is what makes me passionate about fundraising.
In A Spirituality of Fund-Raising, Henri Nouwen writes: ‘Fund-raising is proclaiming what we believe in such a way that we offer other people an opportunity to participate with us in our vision and mission. Fund-raising is precisely the opposite of begging. When we seek to raise funds, we are not saying, “Please, could you help us out because lately it’s been hard.” Rather, we are declaring, “We have a vision that is amazing and exciting. We are inviting you to invest yourself through the resources that God has given you – your energy, your prayers, and your money – in this work to which God has called us.”’
“ Turning a transaction into a relationship is what makes me passionate about fundraising. ”
Like many relationships, God has given us a blueprint for this in the Bible. The theology of fundraising starts with a reminder that God owns it all (see Psalm 24:1), that he often uses material items to meet the needs of this world (see 1 Kings 17:4–6) a nd that he’s built the act of giving into the fabric of creation (see Isaiah 45:3).
The template of asking for funds, accounting for them and celebrating the impact is revealed in Exodus 38:21–31. Asking people to give is not about simply hitting a financial target, but also gaining their attention and awareness; people notice more when they have invested in a cause. Imagine what might happen in your community if more people were not only giving but also paying attention to our work, volunteering and opening doors to new groups.
The wonderful thing is that we can ask people to give with the full confidence that this was God’s idea in the first place, and he designed it in a way that builds trust and extends that opportunity for a deeper sense of community.
As I step into my new role as director of fundraising, I feel privileged to be working alongside officers, staff, volunteers and supporters to create an invitation across the territory to join our Movement in being an agent of change. Who is God calling you to invite into a relationship with The Salvation Army?
POLLY HUGHES Director of Fundraising
Salvationist introduces the new name and opportunity behind the territory’s annual appeal
WHEN was the last time you really connected with someone? This year, the annual appeal encourages us all to do just that: to reach out to our communities and engage with them. Raising funds to support our mission may be part of the result, but the engagement itself is the real gift: it’s an opportunity to build relationships, to invite people to be part of God’s mission in their neighbourhoods and experience the impact of a relationship with both us and God. Which is why the Big Collection is now called the Big Connection.
The Army in this territory provides support, a listening ear and practical help to vulnerable or marginalised people through more
What resources are there?
• A fundraising toolkit, including ideas and materials
• Posters and leaflets
• Outreach resources to introduce people to the Army
• An inspiring video, including a fundraising fashion show at Norwich Citadel
You can also request a contactless device for cashless donations from digitalprojects@ salvationarmy.org.uk These allow donors to simply tap their contactless payment card or smartphone to make an instant, secure donation.
Visit salvationist.org.uk/ resources for more.
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than 600 corps and community centres. Now imagine an Army where we have built connections in every one of those communities, where we have invited people to be part of making those communities better. The Big Connection is an opportunity to share that vision and ask others to join in that mission. As we offer our time, energy, prayers and any money we raise to God, we use those funds to show God’s love to people in need.
All the money raised through the Big Connection goes to the Army’s Social Work Trust, although it’s possible to name a specific part of the Army’s social work for it to go towards. It might be supporting people experiencing homelessness, facilitating the Family Tracing Service, equipping Employment Plus or aiding survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking. That can also include Army services near you, such as a Lifehouse or care home, helping you to build connections locally.
This flexibility extends through to the timing of what you do: the Big Connection runs through the year, so you can build those relationships
Where
do the funds go?
£1,125 could provide one-to-one support for 125 people experiencing homelessness
£1,500 could help 10 survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking attend courses
£5,600 will guarantee Starfish mentoring for 8 schoolchildren
whenever best suits you. That can include door-to-door collecting in September, if you believe that’s what will best build bridges with your neighbours, but like any relationship, it’s about meeting people where they’re at.
When they invest in being part of our story and God’s story, the Big Connection stops being just an appeal – it becomes the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Special edition of War Cry
The 7 September issue of War Cry will support the Big Connection, featuring stories of lives transformed and the connection between corps and the Army’s social work. It provides you with a ready-made tool for outreach, evangelism and fundraising - and selling it is a natural way to build relationships in your community. This issue will not be dated, so it can be used at any time.
Order copies of the issue by 23 August by calling SP&S on 01933 445445 or emailing subscriptions@ satcol.org
Making local connections
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Major Lynne Shaw hears about the relationships corps have built while fundraising for the Big Connection
Llanelli
Tabletop sales have raised money for the Big Connection, with some people paying for a table. Members of the corps also had tables and sold knitted items, jigsaws and home-made cakes. Two people sold items from their car boot or van’s side door. A £1 ticket gave entrance and a first hot drink. Biscuits were freely available in the centre of the room, where lots of chatter happened.
‘It was wonderful to hear the conversations’, said corps officer Captain Karen Symonds, ‘and the fact that one of our Girl Guides had a table and someone from toddlers had a table and invited her friends added to the wonderful connections being made.’
The corps also held a teddy bears’ picnic and a children’s pyjama party. At the town’s vintage fair in September, the corps will use the emergency support vehicle to provide drinks and doughnuts, with any donations going towards the Big Connection.
Boston
The whole corps takes part in Challenge 50, where each participant does something to raise a minimum of £50, including making rhubarb and apple crumbles, holding Sunday lunch, and an afternoon tea on a boat trip.
The young people have got involved, doing a sponsored three-mile walk, which was a real challenge for the youngest at four years old. Afterwards they had a corps barbecue.
Another challenge was undertaken by Angela Daymond, travelling over the top of the O2 in London. This involved being strapped into a special wheelchair. Once everything was ready, Angela, her husband and son found themselves alone on the roof of the O2 for 15 minutes.
‘If someone had told me the pathway was rubber and moved and was something like 3mm thick, I wouldn’t have done it!’ says Angela.
The sponsorship gave her motivation to overcome her fears.
‘Although it sounds strange, it was very peaceful up there,’ she adds.
For Angela it was about grabbing hold of life, after a spinal cord injury. The challenge also brought about many conversations that wouldn’t have happened otherwise.
Corps officer Major Michelle Woodhouse says that Challenge 50 is inclusive: ‘All ages can take part and everyone supports everyone else. It’s about getting people together and building a strong sense of community.’
Carmarthen, Tenby and Haverfordwest
At Carmarthen, three standing days at the local Tesco bring in about half the funds raised each year. The other half is raised through concerts, including a recent event featuring the ISS, and events such as fish and chip suppers with the added fun of a quiz.
Corps officer Lieutenant Jamie Jones highlights the connections made during these suppers: ‘We invite all our volunteers and celebrate them that evening. Their families come to celebrate too.’
Some current members of the congregation were reached through volunteer opportunities and, through the fish and chip suppers, have become part of the community in a bigger way, even leading a Bible study that draws in different people.
At Tenby and Haverfordwest, they also hold standing days, as well as bake sales especially in the summer, attracting the passing tourist trade. Fundraising concerts are held during the year along with afternoon teas.
‘It’s not good for my waistline!’ jokes Jamie.
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‘We are trying to find different ways to raise funds and so we thought, “Why not have a fashion show that will encourage people to come along and spend their money,”’ says corps officer Major Tracey Bale. Watch the full video at salvationist.org.uk/big-connection
From bike rides to concerts, what can you do to connect with your community? You could even add a fundraising element to activities you’re already doing.
A utumn fair
B arbecue
C ake sale
D inner party
E ating contest
F ace-painting
G ames night
H ouse-to-house collecting
I n memory donations
J igsaw puzzle marathon
K araoke night
L ine-dancing
M arket stall
O nline quiz
P lant sale
Q uiz night
N ew Year’s Eve party
R ead-a-thon
S ponsored swim
T alent show
U niform-free day
V alentine’s Day meal
W ar Cry sales
X -Factor-style competition
Y oga marathon
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For help with setting up a JustGiving page, contact territorial.appeals@salvationarmy.org.uk.
Hawick Loving everyone and the environment
Hawick is home
I’ve been the corps officer here for 11 years and I love this part of the Scottish Borders. Hawick is known for being a rural mill town, producing cashmere for Chanel and other brands, and for being the former home to Pringle of Scotland knitwear. As the corps officer, I oversee three expressions of the Army in Hawick: a fresh expression of church on a housing estate, a charity shop and the corps, which has been here for 137 years. The corps has a regular Sunday congregation of about 40.
On a Monday, the corps has a Cameo group and on Wednesday parent-and-
Fast Facts
DIVISION: Central and Southern Scotland
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toddlers. Friday is coffee morning and interspersed there is Messy Church and Bible study once a month. We have a well-attended ladies’ fellowship and administer the community food bank.
Resources and recycling
In February, we signed up with EcoCongregation Scotland. We are really pleased and work hard to support the environment. We have implemented recycling initiatives at the charity shop, where very little goes into the general waste. Almost everything at the shop is recycled or repurposed in some way. In addition, we recycle as much as possible at our two other locations, including food waste.
It’s about not wasting unnecessarily. We receive lots of support from the community, both monetary and physical donations, such as food for the food bank and items for the charity shop, and I always want to do my best as a custodian of those resources.
Nurturing through nature
Although we don’t have a garden at the hall, we are involved in two community gardens, one at the rear of our charity shop and one in a community hub. The charity Abundant Borders, which uses the area behind our shop, has developed an amazing community garden. We support that by letting them use our toilet facilities and water for the garden. They also take items from our shop and recycle them in the garden.
Our fresh expression, located in Burnfoot Community Hub, has a
community garden and we partner them in their family growing session on a Friday. We take full advantage of the garden for our nature-themed Messy Church and holiday clubs, connecting people to God through nature and recycling items in outdoor craft.
Connecting community
The Burnfoot estate has a population of about 3,000 people. That’s significant when you learn there are only 14,000 people in Hawick. On a Monday, the mental health support group use the space and we partner them, offering folk a listening ear. On Tuesday is the parent-and-toddler group, Wednesday is debt advice, Thursday is a drop-in coffee session and on Friday we partner the early years team. Recently a Bible study group has formed from people we have connected with through our support group and toddler group. Our pioneer community leader, Angela Douglas, is also active in the local primary school.
The community is supportive of all we do, and the local churches work together, including on Messy Church and holiday club. The summer joint church worship service, community carol service and Easter sunrise service are supported by the town band. It is a blessing to work with different denominations to demonstrate God’s Kingdom.
Planning and praying
As we go forward, we are conscious of Jesus’ command to make disciples. We are seeing the fruit of our labours, and our desire is to see those who are coming into relationship with God through Jesus established in their relationship with him. Hawick is a harvest field, and the harvest is plentiful. We urge people to pray with us: ‘Lord, send folk who can take an active role in your mission.’
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ANNIVERSARY
OAKENGATES Celebrating the 142nd corps anniversary, the band and Hadley and District Orpheus Male Choir presented a musical extravaganza, compèred by Bandmaster Andrew Collier and Robyn Davies. The audience sang along with songs from the musicals and patriotic hymns from the Proms. The band led
food for thought. Corps folk praised God for his goodness throughout the years and looked forward to the future. – TP
COMMUNITY
SOUTHEND
illustrative symbol against violence, the sculpture is made from 100,000 confiscated or surrendered weapons, and has been touring the country. – PJ
MUSIC
WESTON-SUPER-MARE The corps welcomed the young people
From the congregational songs to a wide and well-played repertoire of pieces, each part was a blessing. The band brought a wonderful
MUSIC
high-energy songs and dance in a fun and creative way.
and inclusive of all abilities. It was fantastic using all the different instruments. I loved every minute of the workshop and look forward to a regular session being set
ECUMENICAL
spoke about what they meant to them. On behalf of the Army, SASB
Torr, John Torr, Community Centre Manager Hayley Purnell, Mark, Debbie, Jackie and Rachel started walking at 8.50pm FUNDRAISING
WHITEHAVEN
NOTTINGHAM WILLIAM BOOTH MEMORIAL COMPLEX
SWINDON GORSE HILL
ENVIRONMENT
Army identifies positive impact of green spaces
SCOTLAND
THE Salvation Army and the University of Stirling have highlighted the benefits of accessing the outdoors for people’s wellbeing.
The joint research identifies potential short and longterm benefits for people experiencing mental health issues or using substances, with one participant describing the opportunity to get outdoors and take part in organised activities as ‘life-changing’.
With high levels of drug and alcohol use in Scotland, a crisis of confidence in traditional mental health services and long waiting times for psychological therapies, this research shows that time spent in many different types of green space could be a way to support this rising demand for support while limiting costs.
The research from The Salvation Army Centre for Addiction Services and Research has established potential improvements to health and wellbeing through involvement in organised activities as diverse as walking, conservation, wild camping, landscaping, tending flowers and cultivating vegetables.
Dr Wendy Masterton said: ‘Most of us are probably aware of the benefits in spending more time outdoors and in taking advantage of better weather and lighter evenings to re-connect with nature. What our research shows is why this is so beneficial, and specifically for people going through tough times due to mental health issues and/or substance use.’
‘Participants benefit from feelings of escape from day-today stressful situations, having space to reflect, improved physical activity, learning new skills, meeting others and reduced feelings of isolation through conversation, plus a renewed sense of purpose,’ she added.
The research underpins development of a guidance manual aimed at helping organisations design and implement new green space programmes that could run alongside other forms of traditional treatment and support for conditions such as anxiety or substance use. – AR
MUSIC
SUNDERLAND MONKWEARMOUTH The North East England Fellowship Band presented what is now becoming an annual concert, supported by International Staff Bandsman Andrew Hedley (euphonium) and International Staff Songster Caitlin Hedley (both Chester-le-Street). A capacity congregation, including members of the local Ukrainian fellowship, enjoyed Munashe Chikwezvero (Darlington) conducting his composition ‘Groove Hosanna!’, and Andrew presenting his composition ‘The Rescuers’. However, the most moving musical item was the playing of the Ukrainian national anthem, which saw every Ukrainian stand and sing. – DM-A
EVENT
SKEWEN At the monthly ladies’ fellowship meeting, Corps Press Representative Sandra Llewellyn gave a card-making workshop. Each member was then given an envelope with all the components to make a card themselves. They all did remarkably well, and the photo shows them with their finished cards. – SL
OUTREACH
Leeds West Hunslet Band play the first of the council’s summer Sunday afternoon concerts in Cross Flatts Park
FUNDRAISING
KIRKCALDY The corps, which gives a home to the Fife Electronic Organ Society, welcomed about 90 people to a concert provided by Richard Bower and Paul Thirkettle – two of the UK’s top ambassadors and programmers for the Yamaha keyboard. It included a variety of 1970s, 1980s and 1990s hits, raising more than £900 split equally between The Salvation Army and Alzheimer Scotland. – AM
COMMUNITY
WELLING Corps officer Captain Katy Shubotham and her husband were chosen as VIP guests for the reopening of a local pub. It was particularly significant as the pub has been a long-time supporter of the Christmas Appeal and has even hosted the weekly corps Bible study. The reopening was a great opportunity to strengthen these links and the corps looks forward to working with the pub again in the future. – KS
OUTREACH
ASHFORD The corps has been connecting with the community through its ‘belief in action’ initiatives, sharing the gospel visibly and boldly. Corps folk witnessed at hall open days, county shows, community group meetings, Pride Ashford and Armed Forces Day. It was a privilege to be involved, building connections and sharing God’s love with all. – LC
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
GLOUCESTER The 17th Gloucester (Salvation Army) Rainbows and Brownies attended the corps YP anniversary and had their new Rainbow flag dedicated, before marching it around the hall. Brownies have been at the corps since 1960 and Sunbeams before that. Rainbows started in 2009 but have never had their own flag. They are grateful to a corps member for donating the money to purchase it. Pictured are Rainbows with the then corps officer Major Gareth Heward and Rainbows Leader Sue Matthews holding the flag. – AB
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
GUISBOROUGH Guests Andy and Corinne Ogden from Stockport joined with the corps to celebrate the YP anniversary, with a puppet workshop on Saturday to help restart the corps puppet ministry, which hasn’t been in action for the past 12 years. Sunday morning’s meeting was led by Andy and Corinne with the help of both old and new members of Guisborough’s puppet ministry team. An afternoon Messy Church was followed by a meal. – SS
ANNIVERSARY
PENGE The 141st corps anniversary weekend began with an evening with Charlie Green, who shared his life in music. The audience enjoyed ice cream and popcorn in the interval. Territorial Leaders Commissioners Jenine and Paul Main led the Sunday morning meeting, encouraging everyone to build on the past and work for the future. – JS
MUSIC
NORTH WALSHAM Harlow Band visited for a day of music ministry. During the morning meeting, the congregation were encouraged to keep focused on the cross and build firm foundations. After lunch the band marched to Furze Hill House Care Home, treating residents to items from the band, songsters, singing company and timbrelists. Once back at the hall, a capacity congregation were ministered to through music and testimony. The band amalgamated with the host music sections to end a day full of praise, blessings and open-air witness. – JB
A free community concert was hosted in the town hall. The corps-led Community Choir, the Second Chance Cancer Choir, soloist Liz Ball (Oldbury), and an ensemble from Birmingham Citadel Band, came together for an afternoon of great music, offering something for all ages. It was a joyful afternoon bringing people together in community. New connections were made and the corps looks forward to doing it again at Christmas. – LH-N
BRIEF UPDATES
NORTH WALSHAM Majors Martin
attended retreat at Furze Hill Resource Centre, with corps leader Territorial Envoy Ruth Morey. Themed God’s Repair Shop, inspired by the BBC series, it was an opportunity to allow God to renew them spiritually and reflect on what happens when people allow God
IPSWICH CITADEL Regent Hall Band presented a concert celebrating 140 years of Army ministry in the town, raising £300 for the corps and community work. – DC
IPSWICH CITADEL corps anniversary celebrations, the East of England Co-op Band presented a concert that raised £230 for the corps and community work. – DC
MERTHYR TYDFIL The fellowship band
Home’s afternoon fair. Edith Rees and Rose Jones, numbers one and two on the roll, are residents and were joined by town community wardens and police officers. The event was enjoyed
MARKET RASEN The eagerly awaited visit of the Black Dyke Band began with ‘Under Two Flags’. A capacity
an evening of virtuosic performances, including Paul Lovatt-Cooper’s ‘Fire in the Blood’. Peter Graham’s ‘To Boldly Go’ concluded a wonderfully uplifting evening of music-making. – TC
HISTON The corps participated in the annual flower festival at the parish church as part of the village feast week. Bea Kirkland provided an Olympics-themed display, focusing on Acts 20:24. – JC
SHAW The annual strawberry tea was held in aid of the Big Connection. About 30 people enjoyed a buffet tea of sandwiches, cakes, strawberries and cream. Thank you to the the ladies who kept everyone fed and watered. The afternoon was a great one of fellowship and friendship. – KH
DARLASTON
MUSIC
ALI Thornton-Dean (Older People’s Services) was a finalist for the Dementia Outreach award at the Dementia Care awards. The awards, which took place at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, acknowledge incentives that support people affected by dementia and reward the people who have made a real difference in the field. Ali was honoured for her long-standing dementia outreach work in churches and centres across the UK and for being a national lead for the Singing by Heart Programme. Ali said: ‘I couldn’t believe that I had got to the final. The event itself was unlike anything I had ever been part of. It is something I will always remember.’ – AR
AS part of the corps anniversary celebrations, Corps Secretary José Daykin was recognised for 56 years of service and presented with her award by Divisional Commander Major Alec Still. – PC
MAJOR Norma Tasker retired from her role as community care ministries secretary. Since coming to live in the area 13 years ago, Major Norma has been actively involved in serving the local community but is now ready to take a wellearned rest. Pictured with her is the then corps officer Major Sarah Murray. – DM
THE then corps officer Major Paul Robinson received the Paul Harris Fellow recognition from the Rotary Club. The award is given to a Rotarian or a member of the community who has made an outstanding contribution to the community. Major Paul said: ‘I feel honoured that the Rotary Club of Norwich St Edmund has considered me worthy of this award.’ – PR
MAJOR Glenys Askew received an award for 20 years’ service as a police chaplain at the Suffolk police awards evening. When Suffolk police commenced chaplaincy in 2004, Major Glenys was one of 13 appointed, serving at Lowestoft and Beccles. She went on to Bury St Edmunds and currently serves at Suffolk police headquarters in Martlesham. Glenys is pictured receiving her award from Chief Constable Rachel Kearton and Police and Crime Commissioner Tim Passmore. – DA
LEIGHTON BUZZARD
NORWICH MILE CROSS
FELIXSTOWE
LONDON
WATH-UPON-DEARNE
STAPLE HILL
MAJOR Fred Thompson, a close family friend, enrolled Naomi Blowers as a soldier. Naomi testified how she felt she had failed God in recent years, but during Territorial Music School last year she re-dedicated herself to God. Naomi is a gifted vocalist and sang ‘Search Me’, a song that influenced her at Territorial Music School. She also chose the songsters’ contribution, ‘God Forgives and Forgets’. Major Fred prayed with Naomi at the mercy seat as she signed the Soldier’s Covenant in the presence of friends, family and the corps. Pictured with Naomi and Major Fred are corps officers Majors Colin and Nicola Hylton-Jones. – VW
JEAN and Marcus Lawton were welcomed as new adherents by corps officer Major Janet Bishop. Jean first came to the Army to attend the popular Sewing Sisters crafts group. She found the crafters so welcoming that she told her husband, Marcus, they would try coming to a Sunday worship meeting. Marcus shared that they found the welcome from everyone so warm and realised this was a very special place. After some time, Marcus joined the songsters. Jean and Marcus both thank the Lord for the difference he has made to their lives. – MG
CAROLINE Avery was enrolled as a soldier by the then corps officer Captain Clare Allman. Caroline was brought up in the Army at Blackheath and her parents were officers for a time. She was invited to Birmingham Citadel in 2018 and from then on could point to events where God was speaking to her, which she ignored at first. She eventually stopped turning away and made this momentous decision. Caroline’s family and friends witnessed her enrolment, including members of the local brass band she plays in. Captain Clare and Caroline are pictured with flag bearer Edward Dixon and Recruiting Sergeant Helen Mynott. – RO
THREE new adherents were welcomed by the then corps officer Major Janet McIntyre. Malcolm, Paul and Thomas have all been attending the corps for some time and love the fellowship and the sense of belonging. – GJ
NEWBURY
THE corps had a great time of worship and celebration as, in its 142nd year, corps leader Territorial Envoy Stewart Madden enrolled Surya Kumari, Kathleen Pike and Rachel Cheer as soldiers. – SM
BIRMINGHAM CITADEL
SHERINGHAM
KINLOCHLEVEN
ARMY PEOPLE
Local officers appointed
BAND SECRETARY PETER GRANT, Burgess Hill
BANDMASTER KEN FINN, Burgess Hill
CORPS SECRETARY THANAN SIMERAY, Hastings Temple
Wedding anniversaries
Diamond (60 years)
GEOFF AND JOY PORTAS, Wellingborough, on 29 August
Emerald (55 years)
MAJORS DOREEN AND JOHN BLAND on 30 August
Golden (50 years)
CATHERINE AND TREVOR POCOCK , Oakengates, on 31 August
Promoted to Glory
RETIRED BAND SECRETARY
PHYLLIS BROWNING , Risca
KATHY LOWE, Filey
MARGARET MARCH, Glenrothes
CORPS TREASURER GRAEME SCOTT, Rushden
BERNARD SPARKS, Reading Lower Earley
EILEEN SOUTH, Birmingham Citadel, on 24 July
Bereaved
DAVID LOWE, Filey, of his wife Kathy Lowe
RAYMOND MARCH, Glenrothes, of his wife Margaret March
JENNY AND SID SCOTT, Rushden, of their son Corps Treasurer Graeme Scott
KAREN TODD, Reading Lower Earley, and Kelvin Sparks of their father Bernard Sparks
Retirements from active service
Effective 1 August
MAJOR PAM CAMERON out of Sydney, Australia, in 1992 and last appointment Overseas Service Secretary, Personnel Service, THQ
MAJOR GORDON FOZZARD out of Horbury in 1978 and last appointment Chaplain, Dublin HSD
MAJOR GARETH HEWARD out of Worthing Citadel in 1982 and last appointment Gloucester
MAJOR JANET McINTYRE (née Friend) out of Airdrie in 1979 and last appointment Kinlochleven and Fort William
MAJOR RICHARD MINGAY out of Hendon in 1982 and last appointment Learning and Development Officer, WBC
MAJOR ELIZABETH OLIVER (née Evans) out of Doncaster in 1982 and last appointment Dudley
MAJOR IAN PAYNE out of Regent Hall in 1984 and last appointment Chatham
ENGAGEMENTS
General Lyndon Buckingham and World President of Women’s Ministries Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham Mon 26 Aug – Tue 3 Sep Australia
Chief Secretary Colonel Peter Forrest and Territorial Secretary for Leader Development Colonel Julie Forrest Sun 1 Sep Belfast North (morning meeting) Sun 1 Sep Belfast Sydenham (welcoming and installation of new divisional leaders)
Territorial Leaders Commissioners Jenine and Paul Main Sun 18 Aug – Mon 19 Aug The Netherlands (The Catherine Programme)
NOTICES
Wales 150: 150 Days of Prayer
The Salvation Army began working in Wales on 15 November 1874. To mark this 150th year, join in 150 days of prayer leading up to the anniversary in November. Each day also features a story of faith and service. Follow along with each day’s prayer focus at salvationist.org.uk/wales150
Territorial calendar: 2025 dates now available
The calendar of territorial events has been updated to show key dates for 2025 to put in your diary. Visit salvationist.org.uk/events/ territorial-calendar for more.
Gap year opportunities
Looking to explore your vocation and purpose? Gap years are great experiences to explore leadership, discipleship and mission. Find out more about opportunities for 18 to 25-year-olds, including at Addlestone and St Ives Corps at salvationist.org.uk/learning/ gap-year-opportunities
SOUNDS
Sunday Worship
Join Salvationists across the territory in worship, with music, prayer and a Bible message from a guest speaker. This week’s guest speaker is Divisional Youth Specialist Nathan Bright (East of England). Can’t join us at 11am on Sundays? Catch up with the weekly podcast of highlights. Each week’s broadcast is also repeated in full on Sundays at 6pm, Mondays at 12am and Thursdays at 9am.
• Listen online at salvationist.org.uk/radio
Me and My Playlist
This Salvationist Radio show sees a young person linked to The Salvation Army share five tracks they love. Listen to the podcast and Spotify playlist.
• Listen online at salvationist.org.uk/podcasts
Morning Praise with Kids Alive!
Get your day started with half an hour of music, prayer, a thought and lots of giggles! Listen on Saturdays from 7.30am to 8am. Can’t tune in on Saturday morning? The broadcast is also repeated in full on Sundays at 9am and Mondays at 7.30am.
• Listen online at salvationist.org.uk/radio
Dates worth remembering.
The salvationist.org.uk events hub is the go-to place for upcoming events and gatherings.
• Online discussions
• Music and creative arts
• Inspiring conferences
• Territorial networks
salvationist.org.uk/events
Sunday 8 September, 10am Led by Major Alec Still Messages to sonja_simpson@hotmail.co.uk
Studying in Cardiff?
Get in touch! Students are very welcome at Cardiff Canton. Visit facebook.com/ groups/138697646168727 Student rep Steph Price: stephemmaprice@gmail.com
This role involves promoting the work and mission of the international Salvation Army through digital and printed content production. This will include research and procurement of international Salvation Army stories that promote the Salvation Army mission and ministry ideals and write printed and digital content for publication on Salvation Army social media, web and internal platforms and printed works.
The successful candidate will:
• Have a degree in English, journalism or an equivalent related subject
• Demonstrate significant experience in an in-house writing role at mid-seniority level
• Be willing to adhere to The Salvation Army’s in-house writing style and branding
• Have excellent written and spoken English, as well as a professional presentation
• Have experience in writing and distributing news releases
• Be proficient working with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Teams, etc)
• Demonstrate well-developed interpersonal, organisational and time management skills
• Have confidence in recommending new concepts for communication methods
• Share empathy and a willingness to advance the mission, values and objectives of The Salvation Army
Applicants must be in sympathy with the aims and objectives of The Salvation Army.
Salary
£39,794.01 pa plus travel to work allowance up to £3,700 pa
Working hours 35 hours per week
Contract Full-time
Details
Contributory pension scheme; generous travel to work allowance; 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays per annum; café discount
Closing date Fri 30 August
Interviews held Mon 9 September
All adverts carried in Salvationist are subject to house style and carried at the editor’s discretion.
For more details email advertising@salvationarmy.org.uk.
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Medium box (1/16th page) 30mm x 89mm£35£85
Large box (1/8th page) 62mm x 89mm£65£170 Quarter page 89mm x 127mm£170£440 Half page 127mm
RECRUITING NOW TRAINEE INTERNAL AUDITOR HOME-BASED, UK
Do you have an enquiring mind, with a desire to understand issues and solve problems?
Are you seeking to obtain a professional qualification and take your first step on a fruitful and meaningful career?
Successful candidates will study towards the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification to develop appropriate understanding of internal audit, risk management, governance and internal control. The cost of training will be covered by The Salvation Army and additional training support will be provided.
In addition to studying towards the CIA qualification, you will:
• Establish collaborative and effective working relations with audit clients across the organisation
• Undertake audit and assurance tasks to assist management to promote good governance and improve organisational performance
• Provide insight and advice to strengthen and improve governance arrangements and operations throughout the organisation
• Provide support in carrying out assignments, including analysis of data and work on special projects
• Assist with investigations into allegations of fraud
• Produce reports which highlight control weaknesses/ failings/areas for improvement and make recommendations for improvement
pension scheme; fleet car; 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays pa; employee assistance programme; relevant expense reimbursement/ purchase card Closing date Wed 28 August
Interviews held Thu 12 September
For full details and to apply, visit careers.salvationarmy.org.uk Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK. CVs will not be accepted. Promoting equality in the workplace.
