Pentecostal City Mission Church
Charity 1072553
Overview
Summary
Pentecostal City Mission Church appears to be a faith-rooted community organisation whose role extends beyond worship into local civic connection. Its stated model combines religious activity with facilities, services and human resources intended to support education, leisure and racial harmony. The available evidence suggests an organisation positioned to convene diverse local actors and serve multiple generations, although it does not yet show which activities are active in practice, how extensively it partners, or which needs it addresses most directly.
Operational geography
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Alum Rock
Confidence: high
Birmingham City Council currently lists Birmingham Pentecostal City Mission Church in Alum Rock and records regular Wednesday opening hours and on-site community facilities.
- Birmingham City Council, Warm Welcome Spaces directory
Lists Birmingham Pentecostal City Mission Church in Alum Rock, Saltley, Birmingham; open Wednesdays 10:30am–1:30pm outside holiday periods, with refreshments, work stations, toilets, activities, parking and phone-charging facilities. - Charity Commission Register, Pentecostal City Mission Church, charity 1072553
Records Birmingham City among the places where the charity operates and states that it provides buildings/facilities and services.
Remaining uncertainties
- The Charity Commission identifies Birmingham City as an operational area but does not specify whether activity extends beyond the Alum Rock site or identify other Birmingham branches, service venues or neighbourhoods.
- The council listing evidences a current Birmingham site and community-facing provision, but does not explicitly state the charity registration number; its connection to charity 1072553 is supported by the closely matching organisation name rather than an explicit registration-number match.
- No current evidence was found of Birmingham partnerships that materially extend the organisation's reach beyond its own site.
- The regional coverage classification is a reasonable interpretation of the Charity Commission record, which lists operations in Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester and throughout London; it does not establish nationwide or international operations for charity 1072553.
Additional evidence needed
- A current annual report, branch directory or official organisation page naming Birmingham branches, service locations and activities.
- Confirmation from the organisation that the Alum Rock site is operated by, or forms part of, charity 1072553.
- Information on any current delivery partnerships, food-distribution arrangements or outreach activity elsewhere in Birmingham.
Areas of work
- General Charitable Purposes
- Religious Activities
Who they help
- Children/young People
- Elderly/old People
- People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin
- People With Disabilities
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- Provides Human Resources
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
Faith appears to be the organisation's organising base, not its only purpose
The organisation appears to use its Christian mission as a foundation for wider public-benefit activity, rather than operating solely as a worshipping community.
Why it matters
This suggests it may be relevant to both faith networks and broader local collaboration around community wellbeing, education and inclusion.
Show evidence
“To advance the Christian religion.”
Source:Charity Commission“To promote for the benefit of the public and the community by associating together the inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations to advance education and leisure time occupations.”
Source:Charity Commission
Its intended operating model is connective
The reference to associating residents, public authorities and voluntary organisations suggests the church may see convening and relationship-building as part of its role, not merely direct delivery.
Why it matters
This makes the organisation a possible bridge between community members, statutory bodies and voluntary groups, if this object is reflected in current practice.
Show evidence
“Associating together the inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations.”
Source:Charity Commission“Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services.”
Source:Charity Commission
Inclusion is embedded across both purpose and potential reach
Racial harmony is a stated charitable purpose, while the declared beneficiary groups span children, older people, disabled people, ethnic or racial groups and the wider public. This may indicate an ambition to create shared community space across difference.
Why it matters
It distinguishes the organisation from a narrowly defined service provider and raises a useful question about whether it plays a practical role in local cohesion.
Show evidence
“To promote racial harmony and good race relations.”
Source:Charity Commission“Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, The General Public/mankind.”
Source:Charity Commission
- Which services, education or leisure activities are currently delivered.
- Whether local authorities or voluntary organisations are active partners.
- How racial harmony is pursued in practice and who participates.
- Whether the stated facilities are central to its community role.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent annual reports or activity descriptions showing current programmes and reach.
- Named partnerships, referral relationships and use of its facilities.
- Evidence of participant groups, local need and outcomes from inclusion or cohesion work.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
a) To advance the Christian religion. b) To promote for the benefit of the public and the community by associating together the inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations to advance education and leisure time occupations. c) To promote racial harmony and good race relations.
Charity objects
TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AND THE COMMUNITY BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE INHABITANTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATIONS. TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION. TO PROMOTE RACIAL HARMONY AND GOOD RACE RELATIONS.