The Arc
Charity 1165652
Overview
Summary
The Arc appears to be a locally rooted Christian church in Forest Gate whose primary operating model is regular congregational worship, supported by children’s provision, leadership and ministry teams, and pathways for personal spiritual participation. Its charitable objects give it a broad mandate spanning faith, education and community benefit, but the available evidence shows its public-facing identity is currently centred on church life and discipleship rather than clearly defined wider community programmes.
Operational geography
Coverage: National
Operational areas:
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Remaining uncertainties
- Direct evidence supports current operation through an ARC Birmingham location: the charity's official ARC Global website lists ARC Birmingham as one of seven UK locations, and the Charity Commission register lists Birmingham City among the places where THE ARC operates.
- The available current official evidence does not identify a publicly advertised venue, service timetable or mapped location for ARC Birmingham. It therefore does not support assigning activity to any of the supplied Birmingham ward identifiers or to City Centre.
- The evidence indicates that ARC Birmingham is part of the charity's multi-location church structure rather than merely an external partner: the charity's accounts describe ARC Birmingham as an ARC church led by a named lead elder. However, the present extent of its local activities, including any life groups, food-bank work, youth mentoring or outreach, is not geographically specified.
- The national coverageType is a reasonable interpretation of the official website's statement that ARC Global operates seven locations across the UK. It describes the organisation's overall footprint, not evidence of service delivery throughout Birmingham.
Additional evidence needed
- A current ARC Birmingham service or contact page identifying its publicly advertised venue.
- A current programme, events calendar or venue confirmation identifying where ARC Birmingham holds worship, community outreach or other regular activities.
- Current evidence identifying whether any Birmingham-based life groups, food-bank provision, mentoring or other services operate beyond the main congregation site.
Areas of work
- Religious Activities
Who they help
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
A congregation-first model with local reach
The Arc appears to organise principally around in-person worship and spiritual formation for people in and around Forest Gate, rather than around a specialist service or issue area.
Why it matters
This helps distinguish the organisation’s likely civic role: it may function as a recurring local gathering point and relationship network, even though its wider community contribution is not yet evidenced.
Show evidence
“We’re a vibrant arc church based in Newham, East London.”
Source:Organisation“Church services are every Sunday, from 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm.”
Source:Organisation“66a Sebert Road, London, United Kingdom, E7 0NH.”
Source:Organisation
Broad charitable permission, narrower visible practice
Its governing purposes permit education and community-benefit work alongside religious activity, but the available public material foregrounds faith, worship and spiritual growth. It is unclear whether the broader purposes are active programmes, future capacity or a general enabling framework.
Why it matters
This is important because the charity’s potential role in local civic life may be materially wider than its current visible offer. It identifies a useful area for investigation without assuming that a gap in evidence is a gap in activity.
Show evidence
“To advance education in accordance with Christian principles.”
Source:Charity Commission“To promote and fulfil such other charitable purposes beneficial to the community in the areas where the church may from time to time be operating.”
Source:Charity Commission“Whatever the reason, you’re exactly where God wants you to be.”
Source:Organisation
Family participation is an early visible capability
The Arc appears to be building an intergenerational church community, with children’s provision integrated into its main worship pattern. The qualification that this is available only during the first service may indicate a developing or capacity-limited offer.
Why it matters
Children’s provision can make the church more accessible to households and may create connections with families beyond individual adult attendees; the limited schedule also points to a practical question about staffing and demand.
Show evidence
“Bring the whole family too, including the little ones.”
Source:Organisation“We have an active children’s church from 10:30am-12pm for first service only for now.”
Source:Organisation
- What community-benefit or educational activity, if any, is delivered beyond worship and ministry teams.
- Which communities attend or benefit, and whether the church reaches people beyond its congregation.
- Whether the church works with local organisations, schools, public services or other faith groups.
Remaining uncertainties
- Details of current programmes, attendance, volunteers and beneficiaries, including any education or community support activity.
- Information on partnerships, use of premises, local referral relationships and changes in activity over time.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
.To advance Christian Faith in accordance with the statement of belief .To advance Education in accordance with Christian principles .To promote and fulfil such other charitable activities beneficial to the community
Charity objects
(A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS APPEARING IN THE SCHEDULE HERETO AND BY SUCH MEANS AS ARE CHARITABLE TO FURTHER THE RELIGIOUS AND OTHER CHARITABLE WORKS OF THE CHURCH IN THE UNITED KINGDOM OR ELSEWHERE AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT; (B) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES BY SUCH MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES OF THE CHURCH MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT INCLUDING BY MEANS OF ESTABLISHING AND OPERATING ANY EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT OR ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND ELSEWHERE; (C) TO PROMOTE AND FULFIL SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES BENEFICIAL TO THE COMMUNITY IN THE AREAS WHERE THE CHURCH MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE OPERATING IN THE UNITED KINGDOM OR ELSEWHERE AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.