Salvation Army in funding appeal

Money raised will help the Salvation Army look after the homeless

Islanders in Jersey are being asked to help raise £30,000 for the Salvation Army to help them look after local homeless people.

Envelopes are being distributed in the post so islanders can donate money.

The island's Army leader, Captain David McCaw Aldworth, said the organisation had no social centres in Jersey, but many people would benefit.

He said the money would help pay for sleeping bags for the island's homeless and to provide other equipment.

The Salvation Army runs an annual 'Belief In Action' appeal around the British Isles which usually raises about £3m to help fund residential homes for homeless people, elderly care homes and substance misuse centres.