By:

Siddharth Dasgupta 09EM-033

Amit Mitroo 09EM-004

Amit Tyagi 09EM-005

Manoj Kumar 09EM-018

Anurag 09EM-009

Kaushal 09EM-016

Belief in Action: The Salvation Army, a global

not-for-profit organisation

Based on Bible’s

teachings

Philanthropy on the go!

Was founded in 1865 by one time Methodist minister William Booth and his wife.

A quasi military structure was quickly adopted and subsequently the organization became a worldwide movement which is now to be found in 109 countries and operates in 175 different countries.

The long history of TSA and its associated steady growth have also marked it out as an organization which has stood the test of time whilst remaining close to its original mission.

History

ObservationOne of the commissioners observed and averred that “the twenty first

century ministry requires a mission-centered Salvation Army in

CONTINUOUS RENEWAL and it was time for more bold initiatives pushing

beyond what is described as the ‘comfortable patterns of missioning

behavior’”

“The salvation army , an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love for god. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human need in his name without discrimination”

The original statement (2003-04)

Residential Services – single largest category are facilities for homeless people

Day care was simultaneously was provided for a wide range of client groups and needs.

Addiction dependency – largely clientle group specific(both residential and day care provisions)

Disaster Relief – proven to be a significant presence after September 11 in providing support and tangible sustenance.

Community Services – could have been a conflict area but worked out smoothly in partnership with both statutory and voluntary services.

Health Care – mobile clinics, active in responding to HIV/AIDSEducation – the total no. of pupils catered for globally was

greater than the number of undergraduates in the whole of the UK.

The Range of Activities

TSA provides a very wide range of program-based services in the global context

TSA’s social service function has become very significant - The UK 2003 Annual Report asserted that TSA is the largest provider for social services only after the Government itself salvation_2.doc

The Range of Activities contd…

Quasi Military structure – a significant distinguishing factor (derived from the concept of ‘spiritual warfare’)

Use of Ranks, uniforms and flags are quite loud and clear in its in-house publication ‘the war cry’

The charity is well known about its modest salaries paid to its officers (ministers). When commissioner Alex Hughes took on the territorial commander role in the UK in 2002, the newspaper noted his salary with a degree of astonishment. He was Chief Executive managing a £161m budget(~€240m) received a salary of £10,258(~€15,000). A person working in the lowest clerical capacity in a charity in the UK would probably have received more.

The fundamental basis of TSA

Draws much of its strength from its founder William and Catherine Booth.

In 2003, the tradition repeated itself by General John Larsson’s wife Freda also a commissioner – grown many folds as one of the faith-based organizations.

Large no. of volunteers – Many non officer employees held a no. of significant posts and responsibility throughout the organization. It is somewhat akin to ‘a short service commission’ in the regular army’

Growth of TSA

The original focus upon poverty and the associated issues linked to alcohol and gambling has remained a strong part of the core of the organization.

TSA never accept any donations or grants derived from these sources.

The pragmatic view has been expressed that ‘money can be cleansed by being put to good use.

Growth of TSA contd…

Globally strong force of soldiers Geographical Distribution.doc

In the UK, TSA has enjoyed its own specific legislation provision, this somewhat unusual in the charitable context.

The website states “In many countries TSA co-exists with

non –Christian faiths such as Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. It respects the sincerely-held beliefs of devout non-Christians, and does not regard conflict or bitter controversy as suitable means to making known the good news of Jesus”

Internationalizion and Growth

The relationships with the respective governments have not been so smooth in the past. The press of the Moscow City made some comments about TSA which in turn led to a BAN in Russia for TSA.

TSA fought this through the Russian Courts and was reinstated there as a charity in 2002

Since the re-establishment, TSA has been actively involved in the welfare of the country.

Tiffs here and there…

The High Council, constituted of all the active commissioners and officers in charge of territories (some 63 in all) is called to deal with succession or when the Gen. is unfit to continue.

The General’s consultative Council comprises all the officers qualified to attend the High Council and advises on mission, strategy and policy (about 4 times a year) operates through LN.

The International Management Council focuses on the efficiency and operation of the International HQ in London and meets monthly.

The governance and change process

A very complex environment – primarily functions on a geographic basis through a territorial commissioner, there is a considerable amount of local autonomy and the commissioners are not to be compared in power and authority with regular army counterparts.

As the general deals with the politicians, over here TSA has to deal with individual govt. bodies.

Ex- In the UK, political leaders of almost all persuasions have strongly supportive. In the US, post 9/11 it was hailed as one of the to-10 US charities by Forbes.

However in Russia and in areas of danger for western charities, it faced major problems.

TSA in the global Context

In 2002, TSA in the UK completed a major

strategic review – the first such exercise by TSA anywhere. The strategic review identified a no. of factors which were regarded as critical for the future of the organization. The Henley Centre had undertaken a no. of studies which examined the changes in society which were quite relevant for The Salvation Army.

The Strategic Review in the UK

Strengths A commitment to help the

most needy.A willingness to undertake

practical work as well as proclaim the gospel

Trustworthiness and sincerity which made them an organization. People are comfortable to work with and contribute to

A strong caring ethosAn understanding of the

needs of people today.

A declining and ad ageing membership

Growing demand for the services, they provided

Difficulties in relating with the youth

There was an inherent ‘top-down’ culture that made innovation difficult.

A move in social policy from the institutional care, their social services had traditionally provided to more community-based provisions

Strengths and Weaknesses

Weaknesses

As suggested by Peter Drucker, a well-respected authority on leadership, The Salvation Army has three challenges:

To avoid losing its soul (in this case through being too successful)

To concentrate on areas where it can set the standard

To maintain the crucial balance between being a religious and a social organization.

The future?

An organization which has stood the test of time whilst remaining close to its original mission.

Modest paying strategy was not a deal breaker all the way.

Being an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love for god. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human need in his name without discrimination

Verdict/Conclusion/Reccomendtion