The Link Church
Charity 1157346
Overview
Summary
The Link Church appears to be a small, locally gathered, Bible-focused Christian congregation in Aldridge whose role extends beyond weekly worship through sermon broadcasting and stated support for a network of related churches in Uganda. Its operating model seems to combine a rented community venue, pastoral leadership, member-based fellowship and low-barrier digital access to teaching. The available evidence suggests an organisation oriented more toward sustaining a connected faith community and extending religious teaching than toward a clearly evidenced programme of direct social provision.
Operational geography
Coverage: International
Operational areas:
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Remaining uncertainties
- The Charity Commission records Birmingham City as an area where the charity operates, but neither the current church website nor the register entry identifies a Birmingham venue, project, partner or service location that can be matched confidently to a supplied Birmingham ward or recognised place.
- The church's clearly identified regular worship venue is The Scout Hut in Aldridge, which is outside the Birmingham areas supplied for this task.
- The Charity Commission says the charity operates in several West Midlands local-authority areas and Uganda, but the available evidence does not show the scale, frequency or nature of activity in Birmingham compared with its Aldridge-based congregation.
- The reference to other Link Churches in Uganda indicates an international operational connection, but the available evidence does not establish whether these are directly operated churches, independently governed partner churches, or grant recipients.
Additional evidence needed
- A current programme, annual report or service schedule identifying Birmingham-based meetings, outreach, beneficiaries or delivery venues.
- Ward-level locations for any Birmingham partnerships, commissioned activity or hosted services.
- Documentation explaining the charity's relationship with the Link Churches in Uganda and whether it directly operates or financially supports them.
Areas of work
- General Charitable Purposes
- Religious Activities
- The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Who they help
- Children/young People
- Elderly/old People
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
A congregation with a transnational religious connection
The church appears to combine local congregational life in Aldridge with a stated commitment to raising funds for related Link Churches in Uganda. This may indicate that its identity and resource flows extend beyond its immediate neighbourhood.
Why it matters
This distinguishes the organisation from a purely local worship group and suggests that understanding its civic role requires tracing relationships, fundraising and mutual influence across both places.
Show evidence
“To raise funds in order to further the gospel, both in the West Midlands and in the country of Uganda, where we have a number of other Link Churches.”
Source:Charity Commission“The Link Church, based in Aldridge, a Church focused on the Bible.”
Source:Organisation
Teaching is designed to travel beyond the meeting room
Broadcasting and free access to recent sermons appear to be a core extension of the church's ministry, rather than simply an administrative feature. This may allow participation by people unable or unwilling to attend in person.
Why it matters
It suggests the organisation has a wider potential reach than its physical gathering, and that its influence may be shaped as much by shared teaching as by attendance at local services.
Show evidence
“In particular but not exclusively by means of broadcasting Christian messages of an evangelistic and teaching nature.”
Source:Charity Commission“It is our mission to ensure that as many people can hear it as possible.”
Source:Organisation
Community infrastructure is borrowed rather than owned
Meeting at the Scout Hut suggests the church may operate through shared local infrastructure rather than a dedicated church building. This may make it relatively adaptable while also making its physical presence dependent on another community organisation.
Why it matters
Venue dependence can shape visibility, capacity, scheduling and opportunities for informal partnership. It also points to a potentially important but unexplored relationship with the Scout Hut or its operators.
Show evidence
“Our Sunday Worship Service is held at The Scout Hut, Middlemore Lane, Aldridge, WS9 8JA and starts at 10:30.”
Source:Organisation“The Link Church, C/O The Scout Hut, Middlemore Lane, Aldridge, WS9 8AN.”
Source:Organisation
- There is no evidence of the scale, frequency or beneficiaries of poverty-relief activity.
- It is unclear whether children and older people are served through specific programmes or only included within the congregation.
- The relationship between the Aldridge church and the Link Churches in Uganda is not described.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent annual reports or accounts showing income, expenditure, grants and Uganda-related funding.
- Information on congregation size, housegroups, outreach, safeguarding and services for different age groups.
- Evidence about the Scout Hut relationship and any partnerships with other Aldridge organisations.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
To gather together to worship God and to hear the preached word of God. To gather together for fellowship and to support and encourage all members of the congregation. To raise funds in order to further the gospel, both in the West Midlands and in the country of Uganda, where we have a number of other Link Churches.
Charity objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ("THE OBJECTS") ARE TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS CONTAINED IN ANNEX A, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY MEANS OF BROADCASTING CHRISTIAN MESSAGES OF AN EVANGELISTIC AND TEACHING NATURE.