Church Of God (Universal)
Charity 1145126
Overview
Summary
Church Of God (Universal) appears to combine a conventional worship role with a broader support-oriented model. Its charitable purpose is explicitly faith advancement, but its stated activities extend into advice, guidance, education, training and social activity. This suggests the organisation may function not only as a place of religious practice, but as a community-facing setting through which practical support and learning are offered. The evidence does not yet show the scale, location, delivery model or distinct communities reached.
Operational geography
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Aston
Confidence: low
The charity's current contact address and its 2021 registered office were in Aston. The charity also reports continuing church services and venue-related costs. However, a contact or registered address does not confirm that services are delivered there, and the 2023 accounts give a different registered office in Aston.
- Charity Commission register: CHURCH OF GOD (UNIVERSAL), charity number 1145126, contact information
The current Charity Commission contact record gives an address in Aston, Birmingham. - Church of God Universal management committee report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2021
The report identifies an address in Aston, Birmingham as the registered office. - Church of God Universal management committee report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
The report records income from church services and expenditure on light and heat, repairs and maintenance, insurance, functions, church equipment and property rent.
Remaining uncertainties
- The Charity Commission's current annual-return data states that the charity operates in Birmingham City. This is direct self-reported evidence of a Birmingham-wide footprint, but it does not identify which services reach which parts of the city or whether delivery is regular across the city.
- There is no current public website, programme listing, timetable, venue page, impact report or partner evidence identifying additional Birmingham delivery locations.
- The evidence does not establish whether the Aston contact address is an active church/service venue, a trustee or correspondence address, or both. The 2023 accounts list a different registered office in Aston, creating uncertainty about the current physical base.
- No material partnerships extending the organisation's operational geography were identified in the authoritative sources consulted.
Additional evidence needed
- A current service timetable or church programme confirming the venue or venues used for worship, advice, education, training and social activities.
- A current annual report or operational update identifying the neighbourhoods or wards reached by the charity's community activities.
- Confirmation from the charity of its current service-delivery site or sites.
- Details of any delivery partners, host venues or outreach arrangements within Birmingham.
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
Faith is the organising purpose; support is the delivery route
The organisation appears to use a mix of worship, advice, learning and social activity to advance its Christian mission, rather than treating these as separate objectives.
Why it matters
This helps distinguish the organisation from a church focused solely on services: its civic role may include relationship-building and practical support alongside religious participation.
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“To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs.”
Source:Charity Commission“church services, advice, guidiance, education, training and social activities”
Source:Organisation
Potentially broad public-facing remit
The organisation presents its intended beneficiaries as the general public and frames its charitable reach as potentially extending across the United Kingdom and internationally.
Why it matters
This suggests an outward-facing ambition rather than a remit limited to a defined congregation or neighbourhood, though its actual geographic footprint is unknown.
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“In such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the trustees from time to time may think fit.”
Source:Charity Commission“The General Public/mankind”
Source:Charity Commission
Advice may be a significant bridge to civic needs
By identifying advocacy, advice and information as its method of help, the organisation may occupy a bridging role between religious community life and people seeking practical guidance.
Why it matters
This could make the organisation a relevant partner for advice, referral or community-support networks, but the subjects, quality and accessibility of advice need investigation.
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“Provides Advocacy/advice/information”
Source:Charity Commission“advice, guidiance, education, training and social activities”
Source:Organisation
- Which places, communities or groups the organisation actually reaches.
- Whether advice and training are regular services, informal pastoral support or occasional activities.
- How the organisation works with other churches, public services or community organisations.
Remaining uncertainties
- Information on locations, attendance, service frequency and beneficiary demographics.
- Descriptions of advice, advocacy, education and training provision, including referral relationships.
- Recent reports or accounts showing activities, partnerships, outcomes and resources.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
church services, advice, guidiance, education, training and social activities
Charity objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE ORGANISATION'S ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC: 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: