Redeemed Christian Church Of God Covenant Restoration Assembly Perry Barr Birmingham
Charity 1143652
Overview
Summary
RCCG Covenant Restoration Assembly Perry Barr appears to be a locally rooted parish within a transnational Pentecostal denomination, using worship, pastoral support and practical assistance as interconnected forms of community presence. Its stated charitable remit is broad, but the available evidence suggests its distinctive role may be as a trusted faith-based support point in Perry Barr and Lozells: convening people regularly, responding to personal hardship, and extending help beyond formal religious activity. The scale, reach and current status of its community-support work remain unclear.
Operational geography
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Lozells
Confidence: high
Direct evidence identifies a leased worship auditorium and associated first-floor space in Lozells, where regular services and much of the charity's activity are held. Its 2024 trustees' report also identifies use of cold-storage facilities in Lozells for food distributed to community members. These operational locations place the evidenced physical footprint in Lozells. The interpretation that its overall identity is neighbourhood-based is supported by the report's description of the charity as community-based and focused on the local community, rather than by evidence of delivery sites elsewhere in Birmingham.
- RCCG Covenant Restoration Assembly Perry Barr official website
The website invites people to attend Sunday and বৃহস্পতিবার services in person in Lozells, Birmingham, and describes the church as being based at its Perry Barr Birmingham sanctuary. - Charity Commission annual report and financial statements for year ended 31 December 2024
The trustees report that the church operates from a leased auditorium and associated first-floor space in Lozells, Birmingham; regular weekly services and monthly special programmes were held mostly on site. - Charity Commission annual report and financial statements for year ended 31 December 2024
The report says the church has an arrangement to use cold-room facilities in Lozells to store food safely before distribution to community members.
Remaining uncertainties
- The available current evidence does not identify where food distribution, counselling, litter-picking, sports, music activities, care-home visits, or other outreach activities take place beyond the Lozells base.
- The annual report describes partnership arrangements for cold storage in Lozells but does not name the organisation or leaseholder involved, so the nature and wider reach of that partnership cannot be assessed.
- The Charity Commission records Birmingham City as the charity's declared area of operation, but this is broader than the specific current delivery-site evidence and does not demonstrate citywide service delivery.
- Services are streamed online and the charity belongs to the wider RCCG network, but the evidence does not show that these connections create additional physical operational areas within Birmingham.
Additional evidence needed
- A current programme, outreach calendar, or annual report specifying the locations and frequency of food support, counselling, community events and care-home visits.
- Confirmation from the charity of any regular delivery venues, outreach routes, or partner-hosted activities outside Lozells.
- Details of the cold-storage arrangement in Lozells, including whether it is a continuing operational partnership and whether food is distributed from that facility.
Areas of work
- Religious Activities
Who they help
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Makes Grants To Individuals
- Makes Grants To Organisations
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
Faith practice appears to be the platform for wider support
The organisation appears to treat worship, counselling, prayer and financial help as mutually reinforcing rather than separate services. Its community role may therefore depend substantially on the trust and relationships formed through congregational life.
Why it matters
This helps distinguish it from a standalone advice or food provider: potential partnerships may need to recognise its pastoral, relational model of support.
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“The charity is involved in preaching the gospel, counselling members and helping those having financial challenges.”
Source:Charity Commission“The church invites people to send prayer requests for needs in the community.”
Source:Organisation
It may bridge a global religious network and a specific neighbourhood
As a parish of a ministry founded in Nigeria while operating from Lozells Road, the organisation appears to combine transnational denominational identity with a place-based presence in Perry Barr.
Why it matters
This may give it access to relationships, practices and cultural connections beyond the immediate area, while making it a potentially important local connector for communities who value that network.
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“RCCG CRA Perry Barr is a Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, a worldwide ministry that started in Nigeria in 1952.”
Source:Organisation“The church meets at 42 Lozells Road, Birmingham B19 2TH.”
Source:Organisation
The food-project reference suggests a potential shift toward organised community response
The National Lottery-funded COVID-19 food project may indicate an effort to translate informal pastoral support into a funded, externally recognised community intervention. It is unclear whether this became an ongoing capability.
Why it matters
If sustained, this could position the church as more than a congregation, with experience relevant to food insecurity and emergency-response partnerships.
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“The charity was commencing a community COVID 19 response food project approved by the National Lottery Fund (England).”
Source:Charity Commission“The charity reports making grants, providing services and providing advocacy, advice or information.”
Source:Charity Commission
- Whether practical support is available to the wider public or mainly to church members.
- Whether the COVID-19 food project operated and developed into a continuing service.
- Which local organisations, funders or community groups the church currently works with.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent annual reports or impact information showing beneficiaries, service volumes and current projects.
- Evidence of partnerships, referral routes and local community engagement beyond worship services.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
The Charity, as a Christian organisation is involved in preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and reaching out to the community on faith related matters. We are also involved in providing counselling to our members and helping those having financial challenges. We are commencing a community COVID 19 response food project approved by the National Lottery Fund (England).
Charity objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH WORLDWIDE THE RELIEF OF POVERTY