Salvos Stores
VerifiedSalvos Stores is one of the best choices: it gives existing products a second life, so no new factory or mining labour is needed.
Last researched 9 October 2026
The best you can buy. Workers are paid well above what they need to live on, and the company goes further, by finding and fixing problems in its supply chain or giving workers a real say. What this grade means
Good: 5 of 5
- Pays a living wage
- Respects worker rights
- Full supply chain audit, or made only in countries with rigorous labour standards
- No child or forced labour findings
- Publishes where its products are made (supplier list, named farms or its own factories)
Great: 1 of 3
- Pays beyond a living wage
- Finds and fixes problems, or invests directly in workers' communities
- Actively empowers workers
Needs all Good requirements plus two of these.
Red flags: 0
None found.
Where it's made
| Country | Worker rights | Legal wages | Forced labour risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Strong protections | Close to a living wage | Low |
Country conditions from the ITUC Global Rights Index, Global Slavery Index and living wage benchmarks. Certifications and audits can raise a company above its countries' baseline.
Why this grade
- Reuses existing products, so buying here creates no new demand for factory or mining labour.
Salvos Stores sell pre-loved goods donated by the public, and all store profits fund Salvation Army programs. The Salvation Army's 2025 modern slavery statement lists new mattresses and furniture made in China as a purchased category for Salvos Stores, rated moderate-to-high risk, but does not say what share of sales they make up. No Fair Work Ombudsman or court findings of underpayment by the Salvation Army in Australia have been reported; the employee figure covers the whole Salvation Army in Australia, which also has more than 32,000 volunteers.
What independent sources say
| Source | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Modern Slavery Register | Found | The Salvation Army Australia lodges modern slavery statements on the Australian register, most recently for FY2024-25. View ↗ |
Sources (3)
- The Salvation Army Australia Modern Slavery Statement 2025 · archived copy · Stores sell donated pre-loved items; profits fund programs; new mattresses and furniture sourced from China for Salvos Stores; furniture rated moderate-to-high risk; 9,800+ employees and 32,000+ volun
- Modern Slavery Statement - The Salvation Army Australia · archived copy · The Salvation Army Australia publishes annual modern slavery statements
- Inquiry into improving protections of employees' wages and entitlements · archived copy · The Salvation Army advocates for stronger penalties for wage underpayment
Last researched 9 October 2026 · details still being verified. Grades are opinions based on the evidence listed here. Represent this company and think something is wrong? A right-of-reply form is coming soon.