Mayor praises Salvation Army's vital work helping Oldham families
Mayor of Oldham Councillor Eddie Moores visited The Salvation Army's Roundthorn Road centre to learn about its support services for vulnerable residents. He met service users, volunteers and staff while observing the food bank, employment guidance through Employment Plus, and the Lighthouse Project weekly drop-in offering hot meals, showers, laundry and crisis support. Captain Maisie Veacock said Oldham has many deprived areas where working people and low-income households struggle to make ends meet, with people in crisis or experiencing homelessness finding a safe space at the centre. The Salvation Army has served Oldham since 1882, providing support and outreach for over 140 years.