Unlike the Salvos brand of op shop, the Salvation Army Thrift Stores are run directly by the local church and all profits go to people in Ballarat. I think this is an important consideration.

The store itself is a bit crowded and lacking in natural light, but there is a great variety of items: furniture, crockery, ornaments, books, jewellery, shoes and clothing. Every now and then I snag a nice bargain.

There is now a Facebook page where new and interesting items are shown. The pricing is better than many op shops in Ballarat, so it's well worth a look if you have the time to browse.