Cathedral International - Assembly Of God
Charity 1123909
Overview
Summary
Cathedral International appears to operate primarily as a London-based, Portuguese-speaking Christian community whose model combines congregational worship with structured pathways for belonging, formation and participation. Its public-facing identity emphasises relational inclusion—particularly for families, teenagers and autistic children—while its charitable objects permit a wider remit spanning hardship, health and education. The available evidence suggests a community-building organisation with potential pastoral and support capacity, although evidence of delivery beyond church life is currently limited.
Operational geography
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Bordesley and Highgate
Confidence: medium
The Charity Commission records Birmingham City as an area in which the charity operates, and its 2023 accounts contain a separately named 'Cathedral Birmingham' bank/card account. A current public venue listing identifies Cathedral International Birmingham in Birmingham. However, the organisation's own current website does not publish a Birmingham campus address or service timetable, so the continuing use, precise location and nature of activity at this site cannot be confirmed to a high standard.
- Charity Commission register, 'What, who, how, where' record for charity 1123909
Lists Birmingham City among the places where Cathedral International - Assembly of God operates. - Cathedral International - Assembly of God trustees' report and financial statements, year ended 31 December 2023
The cash-at-bank note includes a distinct 'Bank & Card Account – Cathedral Birmingham', indicating an identifiable Birmingham operational stream during the reporting year. - Public listing for Cathedral International Birmingham
Identifies Cathedral International Birmingham in Birmingham.
Remaining uncertainties
- There is evidence of a Birmingham operation and a likely physical venue, but no current first-party Birmingham address, congregation schedule, programme information or contact page was found on the organisation's website.
- The evidence does not show whether Birmingham activity is limited to worship services at one congregation, includes outreach or support services, or extends into other Birmingham wards.
- No material Birmingham partnerships were evidenced in the reviewed official records or website content.
- The organisation's overall footprint is assessed as international because the Charity Commission records operations in several UK local authorities and multiple countries; this does not establish citywide coverage within Birmingham.
Additional evidence needed
- A current official Cathedral International Birmingham webpage, service timetable, social-media announcement or venue booking record confirming the active Birmingham site.
- The charity's next filed annual report or a programme/impact report identifying Birmingham activities, beneficiaries and any local delivery partners.
- Official evidence of any additional Birmingham campuses, neighbourhood services or partnership-delivered activity.
Areas of work
- Religious Activities
Who they help
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
Belonging is central to its operating model
The organisation appears to treat worship as one element of a wider model designed to move people into ongoing relationships, small groups, ministries and volunteering. Its repeated emphasis on not following faith alone may indicate that social connection is a strategic outcome, not simply a welcome message.
Why it matters
This helps distinguish the organisation from a worship-only provider. It may be an important relational anchor for people seeking community as well as religious practice.
Show evidence
“The website describes the church as 'Um lugar para pertencer' and says that nobody should follow this journey alone.”
Source:Organisation“The website invites people to participate in ministries, small groups, a growth school and volunteering.”
Source:Organisation
It may serve a bilingual migrant or diaspora community
Portuguese is the dominant language of the organisation's public communications, while simultaneous English interpretation is offered at all in-person services. This may indicate a role in helping Portuguese-speaking Christians participate in London while remaining accessible to English speakers.
Why it matters
Language provision can reveal an organisation's place-based role: it may bridge cultural continuity, faith and local integration for a community that is not always well served by English-only institutions.
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“The website content, programme descriptions and welcome information are predominantly in Portuguese.”
Source:Organisation“The organisation states that simultaneous English translation is available at all in-person services.”
Source:Organisation
There are signs of intentional family and neuroinclusive provision
Provision for children, teenagers and autistic children appears to be designed into the congregation's welcome and participation offer. This may indicate an effort to reduce barriers that can exclude families from community religious life.
Why it matters
This suggests capacity beyond general worship: the organisation may be a useful partner or referral point for families seeking faith-based community spaces that recognise differing children's needs.
Show evidence
“The organisation offers supervised Kids activities for children aged 3 to 8.”
Source:Organisation“The organisation states that it has a sensory room for autistic children.”
Source:Organisation“Teens Church meets every Sunday at 12:30 at Campus Sul.”
Source:Organisation
- Whether its charitable objects relating to financial hardship, health, counselling and education are delivered in practice, and for whom.
- Whether the organisation works with local schools, health services, charities or other faith communities.
- The scale, geographic reach and demographic profile of its congregation and online audience.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent annual reports, accounts or impact reporting showing expenditure and delivery against each charitable object.
- Details of pastoral, counselling, hardship or educational programmes, including referral routes and beneficiary reach.
- Evidence of partnerships, volunteer activity and community engagement beyond regular worship services.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
THE HOLDING OF REGULAR WORSHIP SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE THE PUBLIC BENEFIT OF SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT THROUGH THE CHRISTIAN FAITH.
Charity objects
1 TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH [IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS] IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT; 2 TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT; AND 3 TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.