The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Castle Bromwich

Charity 1146681

www.stmaryandstmargaret.co.uk

Overview

Summary

Sources:Civic AtlasAI-assisted

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Castle Bromwich appears to operate as both a faith institution and a locally accessible social-support hub. Its community hall and programme of informal, recurring groups suggest a model built around regular contact, hospitality and early relational support rather than specialist intervention. While its formal purpose is the Church’s mission, the available activities indicate that this mission is expressed through practical connection across life stages, including parents, less able residents and bereaved people.

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Operational geography

No operational geography is currently available for this organisation.

Areas of work

Source:Charity Commission
  • General Charitable Purposes
  • Other Charitable Purposes
  • Religious Activities

Who they help

Source:Charity Commission
  • Children/young People
  • Elderly/old People
  • Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
  • The General Public/mankind

How they help

Source:Charity Commission
  • Other Charitable Activities
  • Provides Advocacy/advice/information
  • Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
  • Provides Services

Discoveries involving this organisation

The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.

Observations

Sources:Civic AtlasAI-assisted

  • A church-based neighbourhood support infrastructure

    The organisation appears to use its church and community-hall assets to create repeated, low-threshold opportunities for local people to connect and seek support.

    Why it matters

    This suggests its civic role extends beyond worship: it may be a local point of contact that helps reduce isolation and makes support available before needs become acute.

    Show evidence

    • “Regular events in the Community Hall include drop-in coffee, tea and chat mornings and a monthly soup and roll lunch.”

      Source:Organisation

    • “The charity provides buildings, facilities or open space and provides services.”

      Source:Charity Commission

  • Support is organised around transitions and vulnerability

    Its programme appears to recognise several moments when people may be at greater risk of isolation or need peer connection: early parenthood, bereavement, reduced mobility and later life.

    Why it matters

    This helps distinguish the organisation from a general events provider. It may hold practical knowledge and trusted relationships relevant to community wellbeing across different life stages.

    Show evidence

    • “Events include a luncheon club for the less able in the parish, a bereavement support group and a Baby & me support group.”

      Source:Organisation

    • “The charity helps children and young people, elderly people and the general public.”

      Source:Charity Commission

  • Faith mission may be delivered through inclusive civic participation

    Although its charitable object is explicitly ecclesiastical, the wording of its events suggests that participation is not limited to church members and that community activity may be a core expression of its mission.

    Why it matters

    This may make the council a potential bridge between faith-based and secular local networks, while raising a useful question about who currently feels able to participate.

    Show evidence

    • “The charity's object is promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church.”

      Source:Charity Commission

    • “Regular events in the Community Hall are open to all.”

      Source:Organisation

    Remaining uncertainties

  • The number, geography and demographic mix of people using the groups are unknown.
  • There is no evidence about referrals, partnerships, volunteer capacity or links with other local support providers.
  • The relationship between worship attendance and community-service participation is unclear.

    Additional evidence needed

  • Attendance, participant feedback and unmet-need data for each community activity.
  • Information on local partnerships, referral routes, volunteers and use of the Community Hall by other groups.
Charity Commission profile
Source:Charity Commission

Activities

In addition to our Church services, we hold regular events in our Community Hall to which all are welcome. These include drop-in coffee, tea and chat mornings, monthly soup & roll lunch, a Mothers Union led friendship group, a luncheon club for the less able in the parish, a bereavement support group and a Baby & me support group. Please visit our website for more detailed information.

Charity objects

PROMOTING IN THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH THE WHOLE MISSION OF THE CHURCH.