Dorset MP looks forward to working with Wimborne Salvation Army

Vikki Slade MP for North Dorset and Poole recently visited The Salvation Army in Wimborne to find out how the church and charity supports the local community. 

Wimborne Salvation Army brings local people together through its Sunday church services and coffee mornings and a parent and toddler group that provides a supportive environment for those caring for pre-school children. 

Local people in need can get help through its food bank and emergency relief. And, once a month the church transforms into a barbershop as a local hairdresser gives free haircuts to people who are experiencing homelessness or poverty. 

Vikki Slade MP said, although The Salvation Army Wimborne is a small congregation, she is looking forward to working with the team there because it is keen on supporting the community, relieving poverty, and building resilience.   

Vikki said: "It was a pleasure to meet with Major Denise and listen to her talk so passionately about the work the Salvation Army do to support the most vulnerable in our community including the brilliant monthly barbershop and offer of food assistance. As someone equally dedicated to championing our community, I look forward to exploring ways we can work together to the benefit of the residents of Wimborne."

Major Denise Cooper, Divisional Area Officer for The Salvation Army in the Central Southern and Channel Islands Division who met with MP Vikki Slade said: “It was a pleasure to welcome Vikki to The Salvation Army Hall in Wimborne and discuss the positive impact of our services within the community. 

“Although a smaller church in the region, we greatly appreciate Vikki recognising us as a valuable partner as she commences her work in the constituency. It was an invaluable opportunity to discuss issues affecting our community and look at ways that local people can be helped and how the various local organisations can do that by working together and pooling resources.” 

For more information about The Salvation Army in Wimborne visit: Wimborne | The Salvation Army.