California Christian Centre

Charity 1052789

www.calcc.org.uk

Overview

Summary

Sources:Civic AtlasAI-assisted

California Christian Centre appears to operate as a faith-rooted community hub rather than solely a worshipping congregation. Its Christian mission provides the organising purpose, while its stated activities span practical support, learning, community development and recreational or cultural activity. The available evidence suggests a broad, place-facing role supported through facilities, services and people, though it does not yet show the scale, reach or local partnerships that turn this broad remit into practice.

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Operational geography

No operational geography is currently available for this organisation.

Areas of work

Source:Charity Commission
  • Amateur Sport
  • Arts/culture/heritage/science
  • Disability
  • Economic/community Development/employment
  • Education/training
  • Overseas Aid/famine Relief
  • Religious Activities
  • The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Who they help

Source:Charity Commission
  • Children/young People
  • Elderly/old People
  • Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
  • People With Disabilities
  • The General Public/mankind

How they help

Source:Charity Commission
  • Provides Advocacy/advice/information
  • Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
  • Provides Human Resources
  • Provides Services

Discoveries involving this organisation

The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.

Observations

Sources:Civic AtlasAI-assisted

  • Faith mission appears to underpin a broad community role

    The Centre appears to use Christian ministry as a framework for both religious activity and practical community support, rather than treating these as separate strands.

    Why it matters

    This helps explain why its remit crosses poverty, disability, education and community development: its civic activity may be an expression of its religious purpose and a potential route into relationships with people beyond its congregation.

    Show evidence

    • “THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION BY THE PROCLAMATION AND FURTHERANCE OF THE GOSPEL OF GOD.”

      Source:Charity Commission

    • “Several initiatives are run weekly centring on the following objectives; Reliving the poor, needy, sick, disabled and elderly; Educating and training the surrounding community; Furtherance of the gospel of Jesus Christ and advancing the Kingdom of God; Building up the faith of Christian believers.”

      Source:Organisation

  • Potentially an accessible local platform, not only a service provider

    By offering buildings, facilities, services and human resources, the Centre may function as a platform through which activities, advice and community participation can be hosted or enabled.

    Why it matters

    Organisations with both space and people can be valuable connectors in a locality, particularly where smaller groups need venues, volunteers or delivery capacity. This may create collaboration opportunities with voluntary bodies it identifies among its beneficiaries.

    Show evidence

    • “Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information”

      Source:Charity Commission

    • “Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies”

      Source:Charity Commission

  • Its breadth may be a strength, but delivery priorities are unclear

    The Centre claims activity across an unusually wide range of areas, from overseas aid and poverty relief to sport, arts, disability and employment. This may indicate a flexible community offer, but could also conceal a smaller set of core activities.

    Why it matters

    Understanding which areas are substantial, current and locally focused is important before identifying the Centre as a partner for any particular need or gap.

    Show evidence

    • “Education/training, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Overseas Aid/famine Relief, Religious Activities, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Amateur Sport, Economic/community Development/employment”

      Source:Charity Commission

    Remaining uncertainties

  • Which weekly initiatives are currently active, and which beneficiary groups they reach most consistently.
  • Whether its support is primarily local, congregational, citywide or connected to overseas partners.
  • Which other charities or voluntary bodies use, receive support from or collaborate with the Centre.

    Additional evidence needed

  • A current programme list with attendance, eligibility, locations and frequency.
  • Information on partnerships, facility users, volunteers and referral relationships.
  • Annual reports or impact evidence showing resources devoted to each activity area and beneficiary outcomes.
Charity Commission profile
Source:Charity Commission

Activities

California Christian Centre is a church with a strong emphasis on community involvement. Several initiatives are run weekly centring on the following objectives; Reliving the poor, needy, sick, disabled and elderly; Educating and training the surrounding community; Furtherance of the gospel of Jesus Christ and advancing the Kingdom of God; Building up the faith of Christian believers.

Charity objects

THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION BY THE PROCLAMATION AND FURTHERANCE OF THE GOSPEL OF GOD.