Four Oaks Baptist Church
Charity 1208773
Overview
Summary
Four Oaks Baptist Church appears to combine a conventional Baptist worship role with an intentionally neighbourhood-facing model of community presence. Its stated purpose is religious, but its public-facing language emphasises welcome, friendship, family life, practical service and visible local impact. The organisation may therefore function not only as a congregation but also as a relational community hub, using regular gatherings, digital participation and facilities-based activity to connect with people around Mere Green and Sutton Coldfield.
Operational geography
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Sutton Four Oaks
Confidence: medium
The church’s official website identifies the church in Sutton Coldfield and states that Sunday services, a coffee shop, children and youth work, and other church activity are provided there. A Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council community-venue document identifies Four Oaks Baptist Church as a venue in the former Four Oaks ward. The evidence supports a single-site, local operational footprint, although the ward evidence is not a current boundary lookup.
- Four Oaks Baptist Church website
The website identifies the church in Sutton Coldfield; it advertises weekly Sunday services and lists the church coffee shop and children and youth work among its activities. - Birmingham City Council: The Olive Branch Coffee Shop directory entry
The council lists The Olive Branch Coffee Shop at Four Oaks Baptist Church, with public-facing facilities and Friday opening hours. ([birmingham.gov.uk](https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/directory_record/438731/the_olive_branch_coffee_shop?utm_source=openai)) - Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council: Sutton Coldfield Health and Wellbeing Partnership roadmap
The town council identifies Four Oaks Baptist Church as a community venue in the Four Oaks ward. ([suttoncoldfieldtowncouncil.gov.uk](https://suttoncoldfieldtowncouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221026-Sutton-Coldfield-Health-and-Wellbeing-Roadmap-2022-2026.pdf?utm_source=openai))
Remaining uncertainties
- There is no current activity report or service timetable identifying the geographical catchment of the church’s community, children and youth, Alpha, or pastoral activities.
- The Charity Commission records Birmingham City as the charity’s area of operation, but this is a broad registry declaration and does not demonstrate citywide delivery. ([register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5237983/full-print?utm_source=openai))
- The available evidence does not establish material delivery sites, programmes, or partner-led activity beyond the church premises.
- Bike2Life and police surgeries are listed by public bodies as using the church venue, but the available evidence does not establish that they are programmes operated by, or formal delivery partnerships of, Four Oaks Baptist Church. ([birmingham.gov.uk](https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/directory_record/312185/bike2life_ccc?utm_source=openai))
Additional evidence needed
- A current annual report, trustee report, or programme/impact report describing services, delivery locations and beneficiary catchments.
- Current official pages or timetables for the coffee shop, children and youth work, Alpha courses and any outreach activity, including whether any operate away from the church premises.
- Confirmation from the organisation of formal partnerships and whether third-party activities hosted at the church are part of its own operational delivery.
Areas of work
- Religious Activities
Who they help
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
Faith mission is framed as visible local contribution
The church appears to see Christian practice and community service as mutually reinforcing rather than separate strands of work. Its role may include translating faith commitments into a recognisable presence in local families and communities.
Why it matters
This helps distinguish the organisation from a congregation focused primarily on internal worship: its stated strategy is to make an outward, local difference.
Show evidence
“The church describes itself as having a heart towards making a visible difference in the community around it.”
Source:Organisation“Its vision refers to making a visible difference in the families and communities that God has placed it in.”
Source:Organisation“The charity's principal purpose is the advancement of the Christian faith according to Baptist principles.”
Source:Charity Commission
The church is positioning itself as a place of belonging
The emphasis on friendship, family orientation and a space called home suggests that belonging may be a core operating principle, not simply a by-product of worship. This may be particularly relevant to people seeking informal social connection alongside religious participation.
Why it matters
Understanding this relational offer is important for identifying potential links with organisations concerned with isolation, family support, children or community cohesion.
Show evidence
“The church describes itself as a vibrant, family-oriented church.”
Source:Organisation“It is passionate about walking faith together through friendship.”
Source:Organisation“Its vision is to be a beacon of hope and a place of welcome to all, providing a space that can be called home.”
Source:Organisation
Multiple access points may extend its reach beyond Sunday worship
Regular services, livestreaming, recorded content, Alpha courses, a coffee shop, children and youth work, and venue hire suggest a potentially varied engagement model. The church may create several routes into its community for people with different levels of religious interest.
Why it matters
This indicates possible capacity to convene people and provide accessible first contact, rather than relying on a single worship-based relationship.
Show evidence
“Sunday services take place weekly at 10.30am, with additional evening services on the first and third Sundays.”
Source:Organisation“Services, sermons and Bible study series are available through YouTube and Facebook.”
Source:Organisation“The website includes Alpha Courses, a coffee shop, children and youth work, and church hire.”
Source:Organisation
- Which community services are delivered beyond worship and faith formation.
- Who uses the coffee shop, venue hire and children and youth activities.
- Whether the church works formally with local charities, schools or public services.
Remaining uncertainties
- Information on programmes, participation, beneficiaries and outcomes.
- Details of local partnerships, facility use and community referrals.
- Recent annual reports or impact accounts showing resources and activities.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
Charity objects
THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH ARE:- 3.1.1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF THE BAPTIST DENOMINATION. 3.1.2 THE CHURCH MAY ALSO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND CARRY OUT OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND/OR OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD. 3.2 [NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CHURCH FOR PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005 OR SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008.]