Social Research

Sound research builds good & just social policy

Engage with us to build hopeful communities, a socially-just nation and a peaceful world.

The research of our Social Policy & Parliamentary Unit aims to inform opinion makers in politics, government, business, media and education. We also offer focused resources to help people engage in critical thought and debate. We have published a number of influential reports on significant social issues over recent years.

We welcome your comments, including feedback on our reports and ideas for making positive change. Contact Social Policy & Parliamentary Unit.

Our commitment

The Salvation Army is committed to social research because we believe that people of faith must have concern for God’s concerns in the world: justice and mercy, and especially the protection of the vulnerable.

We provide:

• Quality research on social issues
• Recommendations for positive change based on Christian values
• Policy and practices to address inequality and deprivation
• Proactive and constructive ways forward

Our research

We are focused on encouraging policies and practices that strengthen the social framework of communities and build a better, more just, world.

Our research is influenced by our work alongside those on the margins of society, men, women and children affected every day by poverty, addiction, homelessness, social isolation, unemployment and imprisonment. We aim to give a voice to those within our communities who might otherwise go unheard.