Balm In Gilead Ministries Birmingham
Charity 1085635
Overview
Summary
Balm In Gilead Ministries Birmingham appears to be a faith-led organisation using Christian teaching, training and community partnership as a platform for wider civic and humanitarian aims. Its stated remit extends beyond worship into community development, employment, overseas relief and equality, suggesting an organisation that may seek to translate religious formation into practical social contribution. However, the available evidence describes intended areas of work rather than demonstrated programmes, partnerships or outcomes.
Operational geography
Coverage: International
Operational areas:
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Remaining uncertainties
- The Charity Commission currently records the charity as operating in Birmingham City, India and Uganda, supporting an international overall footprint. However, it does not identify any Birmingham neighbourhood, ward, venue or service location.
- The registered contact address cannot safely be treated as an operational site. The Charity Commission record states that the charity does not own or lease land or property.
- The charity describes its activity as religious conferences and seminars, training and community partnership, but available public evidence does not name current Birmingham delivery venues, partner organisations or the areas in which these activities take place.
- The most recent Charity Commission financial record, for the year ending 28 February 2025, reports £0 income and £0 expenditure. This creates uncertainty about the scale and frequency of current delivery despite the charity remaining registered and reporting as operating in Birmingham City, India and Uganda.
Additional evidence needed
- A current programme, events calendar or official announcement identifying the Birmingham venues used for conferences, seminars, worship, training or community activity.
- Confirmation from the organisation of whether its registered contact address is solely a correspondence address or is used for any public-facing or operational activity.
- Current information from named partner organisations confirming any material Birmingham-based joint delivery and its locations.
- A recent annual report or activity update describing services delivered in Birmingham and the specific neighbourhoods or wards involved.
Areas of work
- Economic/community Development/employment
- General Charitable Purposes
- Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
- Overseas Aid/famine Relief
- Religious Activities
Who they help
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Other Charitable Activities
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
Faith formation appears to be its operating core
The organisation appears to use conferences, seminars and training as its primary means of strengthening people, with wider community activity likely flowing from this religious base.
Why it matters
This suggests it may function less like a direct-service provider and more like a capacity-building ministry whose influence depends on equipping participants and connecting them to community action.
Show evidence
“TO FURTHER THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION.”
Source:Charity Commission“Religious activities through conferences and seminars. Training and equipping of the saints. Partnership with the community.”
Source:Organisation
Its stated ambition bridges congregation and community
The combination of training for Christians and partnership with the community may indicate an intention to connect an internal faith constituency with broader local needs and relationships.
Why it matters
This makes the organisation potentially relevant as a bridge between religious networks and civic activity, rather than solely as a worship-focused body.
Show evidence
“Training and equipping of the saints. Partnership with the community.”
Source:Organisation“Economic/community Development/employment, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity”
Source:Charity Commission
The remit is broad, but its practical focus is unclear
The organisation presents interests spanning overseas relief, employment, community development and equality alongside religious activity; this may reflect a wide mission rather than evidence of substantial delivery in each area.
Why it matters
Understanding whether these are active programmes, occasional responses or future aspirations is essential before identifying likely collaborators or assessing local contribution.
Show evidence
“General Charitable Purposes, Overseas Aid/famine Relief, Religious Activities, Economic/community Development/employment, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity”
Source:Charity Commission“The General Public/mankind”
Source:Charity Commission
- Which activities are currently delivered in Birmingham, overseas, or both.
- Whether community partnerships involve named organisations, local residents or public bodies.
- Who participates in or benefits from its training and wider charitable work.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent annual reports or activity updates showing programmes, locations, participant numbers and outcomes.
- Details of community partners, referral relationships and examples of employment, relief or equality work.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
Religious activities through conferences and seminars. Training and equipping of the saints. Partnership with the community.
Charity objects
TO FURTHER THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION.