Congens Group
Charity 1159464
www.localgiving.com/congensgroup
Overview
Summary
Congens Group appears to use accessible, socially oriented activities as a route into wider inclusion. Its model combines physical activity, digital learning, volunteering and shared cultural or social experiences, suggesting that participation itself is treated as an intervention: a way to build confidence, skills and relationships across age groups. The available evidence indicates a broad remit and a Wolverhampton base, but gives limited visibility of its delivery scale, priority communities, outcomes or active partnerships.
Operational geography
Coverage: National
Operational areas:
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Remaining uncertainties
- The Charity Commission activity statement says that ConGens Group's charitable activity extends nationwide, but the available current public evidence does not identify any active Birmingham delivery venue, project location, ward or City Centre site.
- Historic evidence from 2020 and 2021 shows that ConGens reached participants, households and partner organisations across Birmingham, including through online exercise sessions, food deliveries and partnership links. It does not establish that this Birmingham activity remains active as of August 2026.
- The organisation's identifiable physical operational base and recent funded activity are in Wolverhampton, particularly around the New Bushbury Triangle Resource Centre; its listed Wolverhampton correspondence address should not be treated as evidence of a Birmingham site.
- No named Birmingham partner, venue or project was found that could evidence a current material extension of ConGens Group's operational reach into a supplied Birmingham ward or recognised place.
Additional evidence needed
- A current ConGens Group programme, timetable, annual report or project update naming Birmingham delivery venues, neighbourhoods or wards.
- Confirmation from ConGens Group of whether it currently delivers services in Birmingham, whether delivery is in person or online, and the locations of any regular sessions.
- Current evidence from any Birmingham-based delivery partner or venue confirming ConGens Group's ongoing activities there.
Areas of work
- Education/training
- General Charitable Purposes
- Recreation
Who they help
- Children/young People
- Elderly/old People
- People With Disabilities
- 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
Participation is the organisation's main mechanism for inclusion
Congens Group appears to address social exclusion less through specialist casework and more by creating practical, low-barrier opportunities to take part in community life, learn skills and meet others.
Why it matters
This helps explain how varied activities can serve one purpose: rebuilding confidence, connection and capacity rather than simply providing recreation or classes.
Show evidence
“The charity aims to prevent social exclusion, relieve the needs of socially excluded people and assist them to integrate back into society.”
Source:Charity Commission“It provides support, experiences, resources and information to develop confidence and capacity as members of society.”
Source:Charity Commission“Activities include outings, exercise classes, sports events, social dances, cooking projects and other events.”
Source:Organisation
The organisation links digital inclusion with wellbeing and independence
Digital learning appears to be treated as a social-inclusion capability rather than a standalone training offer, potentially helping participants access information, resources and social contact.
Why it matters
This suggests Congens Group may occupy a useful bridging role between health, community participation and digital access—areas often delivered separately.
Show evidence
“The charity provides IT lessons to enable people to develop new skills and access information and resources.”
Source:Charity Commission“Fundraising pages include Digital For Dementia, Virtual Access and Get On Line.”
Source:Organisation“Fundraising pages include Exercise For Independence and Help Your Health.”
Source:Organisation
Intergenerational activity may be a distinctive connective role
Congens Group appears to see age groups not only as separate beneficiary categories but as potential resources for one another, using shared activity to build mutual understanding.
Why it matters
This may make the organisation valuable as a connector between youth and older people, rather than solely as a provider targeted at either group.
Show evidence
“Intergenerational projects bring young and older people together to increase respect and understanding.”
Source:Organisation“The charity helps children and young people and elderly or old people.”
Source:Charity Commission
- It is unclear which communities in Wolverhampton, or nationally, are actively reached and prioritised.
- There is no evidence of participant numbers, outcomes, referral routes, delivery locations or partner organisations.
- The relationship between the long-running fundraising pages and current live programmes is unclear.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent annual reports or impact evidence showing activities, reach, outcomes and changes over time.
- Information on delivery partners, referral sources, venues and the communities participating in each programme.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
We deliver exercise classes to improve health and physical wellbeing; provide lessons in IT to enable people to develop and gain new skills and access information and resources and create volunteer opportunities for people to develop skills and personal competences so they can participate more fully in their community. Our charitable activity extends nationwide.
Charity objects
TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY PREVENTING PEOPLE FROM BECOMING SOCIALLY EXCLUDED, RELIEVING THE NEEDS OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED AND ASSISTING THEM TO INTEGRATE BACK INTO SOCIETY. IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS OBJECT, BUT NOT OTHERWISE THE GROUP SHALL PROVIDE SUPPORT, EXPERIENCES AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND INFORMATION TO ENABLE PEOPLE TO THEIR CONFIDENCE AND CAPACITY AS MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS CLAUSE, 'SOCIALLY EXCLUDED; MEANS BEING EXCLUDED FROM SOCIETY, OR PARTS OF SOCIETY, AS A RESULT OF ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING FACTORS: FINANCIAL HARDSHIP; YOUTH OR OLD AGE; ILL HEALTH OR DISABILITY.