Oasis Church (Birmingham)
Charity 1174200
Overview
Summary
Oasis Church appears to operate as a faith-rooted community institution whose role extends beyond Sunday worship. Its South Street building functions as a base for congregational life, publicly accessible community activity and room use, while its stated ambition connects Birmingham-based work with national and international engagement. The available evidence suggests an organisation seeking to combine spiritual formation with practical welcome, disability-aware activity and locally oriented civic participation, although the scale and outcomes of its non-worship services remain unclear.
Operational geography
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Harborne
Confidence: high
Direct evidence shows that Harborne is the organisation's established physical home and the regular venue for its worship, community and support activities. The official site describes the building as Oasis's home and lists multiple recurring services there.
- Oasis Church Birmingham official website — Home section
Oasis describes its home as a historic church building in Harborne, with rooms available for booking. - Oasis Church Birmingham official website — City section
Oasis Café, Stay & Play, English Conversation Classes, The Hub, Sensory Space and Craft Night are all stated to take place at Oasis's home. - Oasis Church Birmingham official website — homepage and events listing
Sunday services and other recurring events are listed at Oasis Church in Harborne.
Moseley
Confidence: medium
Direct evidence shows Oasis runs Monday Night Football at Holders Lane Playing Fields. Birmingham City Council identifies Moor Green Sports Ground as being in Moseley. The supplied evidence does not itself confirm ward boundaries.
- Oasis Church Birmingham official website — City section
Monday Night Football is stated to run every Monday night at Holders Lane Playing Fields. - Birmingham City Council — Moor Green Sports Ground directory record
The council identifies Moor Green Sports Ground as being in Moseley.
Remaining uncertainties
- The available evidence does not show that Oasis directly delivers regular services across Birmingham beyond Harborne and Holders Lane Playing Fields; statements about working for the good of Birmingham are organisational intent rather than location-specific operational evidence.
- Oasis states that Baby Bank items are distributed in partnership with Karis Neighbour Scheme, but the available evidence does not identify the distribution locations, beneficiary catchment or the extent of Oasis's operational role beyond the collection point.
- Oasis reports strong connections with churches throughout the city, but the evidence does not establish that these connections create jointly delivered, geographically distributed Oasis services.
- The organisation also describes activity beyond Birmingham, including national and international aspirations, but the supplied and reviewed evidence is insufficient to determine whether this represents continuing delivery activity rather than individual mission, giving or church-network links.
Additional evidence needed
- A current programme or impact report identifying the locations and frequency of outreach, poverty-relief, disability-related or community services outside South Street.
- Confirmation from Oasis or Karis Neighbour Scheme of where Baby Bank support is distributed and whether Oasis directly participates in delivery at those locations.
- A current list of active partner projects, with each project's delivery venue, target area and Oasis's role.
- A current annual report or operational review that distinguishes Birmingham-based delivery from national or overseas activity.
Areas of work
- Disability
- General Charitable Purposes
- Religious Activities
- The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Who they help
- Children/young People
- Other Defined Groups
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
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Observations
A church building positioned as shared civic infrastructure
Oasis appears to use its premises as more than a worship venue: the language of home, room bookings, a community hub, café and regular activities suggests South Street may be an organising point for both church members and wider local participation.
Why it matters
This indicates that its physical space may be one of its most important civic assets. Understanding who uses it, and on what terms, could reveal relationships and opportunities not visible through its religious activity alone.
Show evidence
“The website provides information about booking rooms at the church building on South Street.”
Source:Organisation“Upcoming events include Sensory Space, The Hub and Oasis Café at South Street.”
Source:Organisation
Belonging appears to be a central delivery mechanism
Rather than presenting support primarily as specialist provision, Oasis appears to frame its offer around welcome, safety, acceptance and shared life. This may mean community-building is integral to how it pursues both religious and charitable aims.
Why it matters
This helps distinguish Oasis from organisations defined mainly by a single service. Its potential contribution may lie in sustained relationships and accessible social connection, including for people who do not initially seek formal support.
Show evidence
“The website describes home as somewhere to feel safe, welcomed and accepted, with room for everyone.”
Source:Organisation“The Life section aims to connect, strengthen and encourage the church community.”
Source:Organisation
Local rootedness is paired with an outward-facing identity
Oasis appears to treat Birmingham as its operational base rather than its boundary. Its city-focused framing, online livestream and account of work in Romania suggest a model that combines place-based presence with wider religious networks and international connection.
Why it matters
This dual orientation may bring external relationships, ideas and volunteer pathways into Birmingham, while also raising questions about how local priorities are balanced with wider commitments.
Show evidence
“The City section states that Oasis wants to play an active part in working for the good of Birmingham.”
Source:Organisation“The website describes Birmingham as the base from which Oasis moves across the UK and around the world.”
Source:Organisation“A recent blog reports a visit to Medgidia in Romania by a member of the Oasis community.”
Source:Organisation
- Whether community activities primarily serve congregation members, local residents, or particular underserved groups.
- The scale, frequency and outcomes of poverty relief, disability-related work and other charitable services.
- Which local organisations, public bodies or community groups Oasis collaborates with.
Remaining uncertainties
- Attendance, beneficiary and referral data for the hub, café, sensory space and room bookings.
- Annual reports or service descriptions showing expenditure, partnerships and outcomes across charitable activities.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
To promote the Christian Faith through worship, bible teaching and outreach activities to the local community in Birmingham and further afield.
Charity objects
1) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND OVERSEAS 2) THE ADVANCEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT OF RELIGIOUS AND OTHER EDUCATION 3) THE RELIEF OF THE AGED POOR SICK AND DISABLED 4) SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION THINK FIT