Hebron Christian Faith Ministries
Charity 1124965
Overview
Summary
Hebron Christian Faith Ministries appears to operate as a Coventry-based Pentecostal-style church whose role extends beyond worship into relationship-building, pastoral formation and practical support. Its model seems centred on a regular shared gathering space, with ministries structured around life stages and community participation. The organisation presents itself as both a local “city of refuge” and part of a wider Christian mission, though the available evidence does not show the scale or delivery of its poverty-relief, health or external partnership work.
Operational geography
Coverage: Regional
Operational areas:
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Remaining uncertainties
- The Charity Commission register currently lists Birmingham City among the places where the charity operates, which is direct evidence of an organisational claim of activity in Birmingham.
- No current official source reviewed identifies a Birmingham service, venue, project, event location, delivery partner or beneficiary area. It is therefore not possible to evidence activity in any supplied Birmingham ward or in City Centre.
- The organisation's clearly evidenced physical service base is The Forum, Coventry. Its 2025 annual report also records a purchased building, but does not identify it as being in Birmingham or describe Birmingham-based activity.
- The charity's reported footprint spans Birmingham City, Coventry City, Leicestershire, Warwickshire and Wolverhampton. This supports a regional overall coverageType, but does not establish the scale, continuity or nature of its Birmingham operations.
- No material partnerships extending the organisation's operational reach into Birmingham were identified in the reviewed evidence.
Additional evidence needed
- A current annual report, service report or programme list that identifies the type, frequency and location of Birmingham activity.
- Official event, venue or project pages naming Birmingham locations, including the relevant ward where applicable.
- Confirmation from the organisation of whether Birmingham is an active delivery location, an occasional outreach area, or a beneficiary catchment only.
- Official evidence of any Birmingham delivery partnerships and the locations or populations those partnerships serve.
Areas of work
- Education/training
- Religious Activities
- The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
- The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Who they help
- Children/young People
- Elderly/old People
- Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
A congregation organised as a multi-entry community
The evidence suggests Hebron uses worship as a gateway into a wider network of ministries, rather than treating Sunday services as its sole activity. Youth, gender-specific, marriage, Bible-study and welcome activities may create several routes for people to participate and form relationships.
Why it matters
This helps explain how the church may build belonging and retain engagement across different stages of life. Its civic value may lie as much in sustained social connection as in its public worship.
Show evidence
“The church describes 12 ministries and calls itself “1 FAMILY”.”
Source:Organisation“Activities include Sunday services, mid-week Bible study, Men/Women's Ministry, weekly youth meetings and an annual marriage conference.”
Source:Charity Commission
Hospitality is positioned as part of the operating model
Hebron appears to treat welcome and accessibility as deliberate organisational functions. Its framing as a place where people can belong and as a “city of refuge” may indicate an intention to lower barriers for newcomers, people exploring faith and those seeking community.
Why it matters
This distinguishes the organisation from a church focused primarily on existing members. It may be an important local entry point for social connection, especially if its welcome practices reach people who are otherwise isolated.
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“The church describes itself as a multicultural church in Coventry where people of every background are welcomed.”
Source:Organisation“A member of the welcome team is available to greet first-time visitors.”
Source:Organisation
Potential bridge between spiritual formation and material support
The charity’s stated purposes combine religious activity with relief of poverty, health-related purposes and support for vulnerable people. This may indicate a ministry model in which pastoral relationships identify needs and connect people to help, rather than a separate specialist service model.
Why it matters
If evidenced in practice, this could make Hebron a useful connector between faith-based community support and wider local provision. It also raises an important question about whether practical support is delivered directly, through referral or through partnerships.
Show evidence
“Activities include relief to the poor and vulnerable.”
Source:Charity Commission“The charity helps through buildings, facilities, advocacy and information.”
Source:Charity Commission“Its stated activities include the advancement of health or saving of lives and the prevention or relief of poverty.”
Source:Charity Commission
- Whether poverty-relief and health-related activity is delivered directly, through referrals or through other organisations.
- Which communities use the church’s ministries, and whether its multicultural welcome is reflected in participation.
- Whether it has formal partnerships with local charities, public services or other faith communities.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent annual reports or activity reports showing services delivered, beneficiary numbers and spending by activity.
- Information on referral pathways, partner organisations and use of The Forum by external groups.
- Participant or community feedback on accessibility, belonging and practical support.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
The advancement of the Christian Religion by the proclamation and furtherance of the Gospel of God, in accordance with the Church's Statement of Faith through activities such as Sunday Services, Mid-week Bible Study, Men/Women's Ministry, Evangelism, Relief to the poor and vulnerable, Weekly Youth Meetings, Annual Marriage Conference and other such activities as the Trustees deem appropriate.
Charity objects
A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS IN THE SCHEDULE TO THE ARTICLES HERETO ATTACHED IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE WEST MIDLANDS, THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT; B) SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL DECIDE.