Junction One Church
Charity 1199260
Overview
Summary
Junction One Church appears to be a locally rooted worshipping community using regular public gatherings as its core operating model, while framing its wider role in terms of faith, hope and care within Bromsgrove, south-west Birmingham and nearby areas. Its identity combines a formal charitable purpose of advancing Christianity with an outward-facing vision of being “streams in the desert,” suggesting an aspiration to offer support or renewal beyond its congregation. The available evidence does not yet show how this aspiration is translated into specific community services or partnerships.
Operational geography
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Longbridge and West Heath
Confidence: low
The latest trustees' annual report records that Junction One Church delivered two open-to-all 'Life Stories' outreach meetings at Herbert's Yard in Longbridge. This is direct evidence of activity in Longbridge, but it does not independently establish activity across the ward. The report covers the year ended 31 March 2025 and the current website does not confirm that these events remain ongoing.
- Junction One Church Trustees' Annual Report, year ending 31 March 2025, filed with the Charity Commission
The church 'organised and provided two invitation meetings open to everyone called Life Stories at Herbert's Yard in Longbridge.' - Herbert's Yard official FAQs
The venue states that it is in Longbridge, Birmingham. - Charity Commission register entry for Junction One Church
The charity reports that it operates in Birmingham City as well as Worcestershire.
Remaining uncertainties
- The charity's principal current weekly worship site is Lickey End First School, Burcot, Worcestershire, rather than Birmingham; its weekly Stay and Play activity is reported at Burcot Village Hall. Neither site can be represented using the supplied Birmingham area identifiers.
- The available current website evidence does not identify a regular Birmingham-based service, site, home group or programme.
- The latest annual report evidences two Longbridge outreach events during the year ended 31 March 2025, but does not establish a continuing programme, permanent site or formal operational partnership with Herbert's Yard.
- The Charity Commission's Birmingham City operating-area declaration supports a Birmingham footprint but does not identify the Birmingham neighbourhoods in which current delivery takes place.
Additional evidence needed
- A current events programme, annual report or official church update confirming whether outreach events at Herbert's Yard or elsewhere in Longbridge continue.
- Official information identifying the locations of current Alpha courses, fellowship/home groups, youth activity and other weekday services, where disclosure is appropriate.
- Evidence of any formal or ongoing partnership arrangements with Herbert's Yard or other Birmingham venues.
Areas of work
- Religious Activities
Who they help
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
A congregation-based model with a public local presence
The organisation appears to centre its activity on a recurring in-person gathering, creating a regular point of contact for people in its local area rather than operating primarily through dispersed or specialist services.
Why it matters
This suggests that its potential civic value may lie partly in relationship-building, welcome and informal support generated through repeated local contact. It also means the strength and reach of its community connections are important questions.
Show evidence
“Each week, we meet at 10am for coffee, cake and chat before beginning our gathering together at 10.30am at Lickey End First School, School Lane, B60 1JG.”
Source:Organisation“The church will hold regular public meetings on Sundays for people to gather to worship God together.”
Source:Charity Commission
An outward-facing ambition whose delivery is not yet visible
Its vision may indicate an intention to serve people experiencing difficulty or disconnection, but the evidence does not establish whether this is delivered through organised practical support, pastoral relationships, advocacy or primarily through worship.
Why it matters
The gap between an expansive vision and limited detail about delivery is significant: it identifies a potentially important community role that needs clearer evidence before its contribution can be understood or connected with complementary organisations.
Show evidence
“Our Vision: To be 'streams in the desert, love bringing faith and hope'.”
Source:Organisation“How the charity helps: Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information.”
Source:Charity Commission
A geographically broad identity with a specific local base
Junction One Church appears to balance a fixed meeting place in Lickey End with an intended area of benefit spanning Bromsgrove, south-west Birmingham and surrounding neighbourhoods.
Why it matters
This may make the organisation a potential bridge across administrative or community boundaries. Understanding where attendees, beneficiaries and relationships actually come from would clarify whether that wider geography is active or aspirational.
Show evidence
“We meet at Lickey End First School, School Lane, B60 1JG.”
Source:Organisation“Junction One Church is dedicated to the advancement of the Christian faith primarily, but not exclusively, within South-West Birmingham, Bromsgrove and the surrounding neighbourhood.”
Source:Charity Commission
- What services, advocacy or information the church provides beyond Sunday worship gatherings.
- Which communities use or benefit from its activities, and whether it reaches people beyond its congregation.
- Whether it works with schools, other faith groups, charities or public services in its stated area.
Remaining uncertainties
- Examples, frequency and scale of non-worship activities, including advice, pastoral support and community events.
- Information on attendees, beneficiaries, volunteers and the geographic areas they come from.
- Details of partnerships, referrals, shared venues and collaborative local projects.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
Junction One Church is dedicated to the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily, but not exclusively, within South-West Birmingham, Bromsgrove and the surrounding neighbourhood; and other charitable activities that shall further the work of the Church. The church will hold regular public meetings on Sundays for people to gather to worship God together.
Charity objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH PRIMARILY, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, WITHIN BROMSGROVE AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD.