The Salvation Army beneficial to society or the community of mankind as a whole". The Army was founded in 1865 in London by one-time Methodist circuit-preacher William Booth and his wife Catherine as the East London Christian Mission, and can trace its origins to the Blind Beggar tavern. In 1878 Booth reorganised the mission, becoming its first General and introducing the military structure which has been retained as a matter of tradition. Its highest priority is its Christian principles. The current international leader of The Salvation Army and chief executive officer (CEO) is General Brian Peddle, who was elected by the High Council
The Salvation Army lists them as a participant in Workfare. The Salvation Army is featured in many popular movies such as "Seabiscuit". The Salvation Army is only briefly shown or discussed in these movies such as a bell ringer on the corner in the movie "Maid in Manhattan", and briefly mentioned in "Batman Begins". The Salvation Army began producing silent films in the 1900s when they created Australia's first film studio. The Salvation Army started their own film studio called The Limelight Department in Australia beginning in 1892. The original studio still stands today and is being preserved by the Salvation Army. One