Founded by William Booth in 1878, The Salvation Army, as well as being a Church, have been of utmost importance to the poor, destitute and disaster-stricken in Britain and abroad. As well as a place of worship, the Citadel is the hub of activity and would house soup kitchens or meat teas for poor children. The SA continues charitable work today. If you like this model, and you see a collector, please drop 50p in the tin- it's money well spent. 189 polys.