Emmanuel Church, Birmingham
Charity 1139525
Overview
Summary
Emmanuel Church, Birmingham appears to be a small, worship-centred religious organisation whose civic role is rooted in sustaining a distinct Free Church of England tradition and providing a regular gathering point for its congregation. Its activity model combines formal worship and Bible study with occasional shared meals and member-led fundraising. The available evidence suggests that fellowship is not separate from its financial model: communal occasions may help maintain both relationships and the church’s practical continuity.
Operational geography
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
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Confidence: medium
The Free Church of England's current Southern Diocese directory identifies Emmanuel Church, Birmingham and gives a regular Sunday worship time. The church's named minister, Rev Daniel Choe, also matches the charity's current Charity Commission trustee and chair record.
- Free Church of England, Southern Diocese church directory
Lists Emmanuel Church, Birmingham, with Sunday worship at 10:15am and Rev Daniel Choe as minister. - Charity Commission register, Emmanuel Church, Birmingham (charity 1139525)
Records regular Sunday services, Wednesday Bible study and fellowship fundraising days held in the church hall; identifies Rev Daniel Young Hang Choe as chair.
Remaining uncertainties
- The Charity Commission records a separate correspondence address. As this differs from the denomination's listed church address, it has not been treated as an operational site.
- The Charity Commission's 'where the charity operates' field says Birmingham City, but its area-of-benefit entry says 'in practice, local'. Available evidence identifies one active worship site and does not evidence regular delivery in other Birmingham wards.
- There is no current public evidence of partner organisations delivering services on the charity's behalf, or of additional service venues beyond the church.
- The publicly available evidence confirms regular worship at the church but does not specify whether Wednesday Bible study and fellowship days are still held at the same address.
Additional evidence needed
- A current church timetable or direct confirmation specifying the venue for Bible study, fellowship days and any other activities.
- A current annual report, activity report or service-location list showing whether the charity delivers activities elsewhere in Birmingham.
- Evidence of any formal delivery partnerships, shared venues or outreach arrangements that materially extend the church's operational geography.
Areas of work
- Religious Activities
Who they help
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Other Charitable Activities
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
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Observations
A faith community with a specific denominational identity
The church appears to define its role not only as Christian worship, but as maintaining the principles and practices of the Free Church of England, also called the Reformed Episcopal Church.
Why it matters
This suggests its distinctive value may lie in serving people seeking a particular church tradition, rather than offering a broadly non-denominational religious service.
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“The object is the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the principles and practices of the Free Church of England, otherwise called the Reformed Episcopal Church.”
Source:Charity Commission
Fellowship appears integral to organisational resilience
Shared fellowship days may serve a dual purpose: strengthening relationships within the church while generating income through donations.
Why it matters
This indicates that social connection may be part of the church’s operating model, not simply an additional activity. Its continuity may depend partly on participation and mutual support within the congregation.
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“Two Fellowship days are held during the year to fundraise for the church.”
Source:Organisation“The Fellowship days involve a buffet meal together in the church hall and a donation of money towards the church.”
Source:Organisation
Its visible activity is primarily inwardly organised, with public reach unclear
Although the charity identifies the general public as its beneficiary group, the described activities are recurring worship, Bible study and church fundraising; no evidence identifies outreach, practical support or wider community partnerships.
Why it matters
This distinction is important for understanding whether the church currently functions mainly as a congregational community, a wider neighbourhood resource, or both. It also highlights an area where potential local connections cannot yet be assessed.
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“The charity helps the general public/mankind.”
Source:Charity Commission“Regular church services are held on Sundays and special Holy days, and Bible Study sessions are held every Wednesday.”
Source:Organisation
- Whether services and Bible study are attended mainly by a settled congregation or draw people from the wider area.
- Whether the church provides pastoral, practical or partnership-based support beyond worship and fellowship.
- The scale of its membership, finances, volunteer capacity and use of its church hall.
Remaining uncertainties
- Information on attendance, membership, volunteers and the communities reached.
- Details of any pastoral care, local partnerships, hall use or community-facing activities.
- Annual reports or accounts showing income sources, expenditure and reliance on fundraising.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
We hold regular church services on Sundays but also on special Holy days. We also hold regular BIble Study sessions every Wednesday. Apart from a weekly collection, we hold two days of Fellowship during the year to fundraise for our church - these Fellowship days involve a buffet meal together in the church hall and a donation of money towards the church.
Charity objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN UNION WITH AND ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF THE FREE CHURCH OF ENGLAND OTHERWISE CALLED THE REFORMED EPISCOPAL CHURCH CONTAINED WITHIN THE DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES AS STATED IN SCHEDULE 1.