Can Do 4:13
Charity 1141676
Overview
Summary
Can Do 4:13 appears to be a faith-rooted neighbourhood charity whose civic role is to translate Christian commitments to compassion and reconciliation into practical support in Aston and Nechells. Its recorded responsibility for a food bank and advice centre suggests a model combining immediate poverty relief with help navigating wider problems. The organisation seems closely embedded in the Aston and Nechells parish infrastructure, although the available evidence is dated and does not establish whether these services remain active or how independently the charity operates.
Operational geography
No operational geography is currently available for this organisation.
Areas of work
- Economic/community Development/employment
- Religious Activities
- The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Who they help
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
Faith is positioned as a route to local action
The charity appears to treat Christian teaching not only as a religious purpose but as a basis for practical neighbourhood action, especially among people who may lack confidence to engage locally.
Why it matters
This suggests its distinctive contribution may be mobilising faith-based relationships and confidence for community cohesion, rather than simply delivering welfare services.
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“Its objects include advancing Christian religion through community development, community cohesion, compassion for poor and needy people, and intercultural and interracial harmony.”
Source:Charity Commission“Its objects include encouraging Christian community members who are fearful or lacking confidence to practise these teachings in their neighbourhoods.”
Source:Charity Commission
A potential bridge between crisis relief and longer-term stability
Responsibility for both a food bank and an advice centre may indicate an approach that combines immediate material support with assistance addressing the circumstances behind need.
Why it matters
This is important because organisations linking emergency help and advice can identify unmet needs that are invisible when services operate separately.
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“In 2014 the charity was responsible for the Aston and Nechells food bank and the St James Aston Advice Centre.”
Source:Charity Commission“The charity reports providing services and advocacy, advice or information.”
Source:Charity Commission
The organisation may be anchored in parish infrastructure
Can Do 4:13 appears connected to the Parish of Aston and Nechells, potentially giving it access to local venues, congregational networks and established community contact points.
Why it matters
This could explain how a small charity sustains local reach and may identify the parish as an important relationship for understanding its capacity and future opportunities.
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“The parish website includes a CAN DO 4:13 section and foodbank collection dates.”
Source:Organisation“The charity's poverty-relief object is limited to the Parish of Aston and Nechells.”
Source:Charity Commission
- Whether the food bank and advice centre are still operated by Can Do 4:13.
- Who uses its services and whether its stated racial and religious harmony work is delivered in practice.
- Its staffing, funding, partners and relationship to parish governance.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent annual reports, accounts and activity reports.
- Current service information, beneficiary data and referral or partnership arrangements.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
In 2014 the charity was responsible for 1 - The Aston and Nechells food bank 2 - The St James Aston Advice Centre
Charity objects
1) PREVENTION AND/OR RELIEF OF POVERTY AND NEED IN PARISH OF ASTON AND NECHELLS 2) ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION AND ITS RELEVANCE TO THE COMMUNITY WHICH IT SEEKS TO SERVE WITH PARTICULAR RELEVANCE BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY COHESION. THE TRUSTEES IN FURTHERING THIS OBJECT WILL: PROMOTE CHRISTIAN TEACHINGS ABOUT COMPASSION FOR THE POOR AND NEEDY, LOVING ONE'S NEIGHBOUR AND LOVING ONE'S ENEMIES, INTERCULTURAL AND INTER-RACIAL HARMONY; AND • ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE THE PRACTICE OF THESE CHRISTIAN TEACHINGS ESPECIALLY IN HELPING THOSE MEMBERS OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY WHO ARE FEARFUL OR LACKING IN CONFIDENCE TO PUT THESE CHRISTIAN TEACHINGS INTO PRACTICE IN THEIR NEIGHBOURHOODS ALONGSIDE OTHER FELLOW CHRISTIANS 3) THE PROMOTION OF RELIGIOUS AND RACIAL HARMONY