The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Francis Of Assisi, Bournville
Charity 1127332
www.bournvilleparishchurch.org.uk
Overview
Summary
The available evidence suggests that Bournville Parish Church is positioned as both a worshipping congregation and a community-facing local institution. Its formal charitable purpose is broad and ecclesiastical, but its public language places particular emphasis on welcome, care and participation across ages. The organisation appears to use its church and parish-centre presence as a platform for local connection, though the evidence does not yet show the scale, range or reach of its non-worship activity.
Operational geography
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Bournville and Cotteridge
Confidence: low
Direct current evidence supports regular worship activity and a parish office in Bournville, and the organisation presents its core activity as serving Bournville/the Bournville Village. However, the available evidence does not directly establish that these activities fall within the Bournville and Cotteridge ward.
- Bournville Parish Church, Contact us
The parish office is at St Francis Centre in Bournville, and the church building is open for Thursday and Sunday services. - Bournville Parish Church, Service times
The church publishes regular Thursday and Sunday worship services, evidencing ongoing delivery from its Bournville church base. - Bournville Parish Church, I'm new
The church describes itself as serving people 'in the heart of the Bournville Village'. - Birmingham City Council, Councillor Fred Grindrod page
A Bournville location is identified as being in the Bournville and Cotteridge ward.
Remaining uncertainties
- The Charity Commission record states that the charity operates in Birmingham City, but the current public evidence does not identify regular PCC-delivered services or sites elsewhere in the city. This should not by itself be read as evidence of a citywide operational footprint.
- The church participates in Churches Together in B30, covering Bournville, Stirchley and Cotteridge. This is direct evidence of local partnership working, but the available material does not show which joint activities are delivered by this PCC or whether they create regular operations in additional wards.
- St Francis Youth and Community Centre is co-located with the parish office and is linked by governance and community links, but the available current evidence does not establish that all Centre activities are delivered directly by the PCC rather than by the Centre as a separate organisation.
Additional evidence needed
- The 2024 trustees' annual report or a current programme schedule specifying the locations of PCC-led community, pastoral, youth, school or outreach activities.
- Current documentation from Churches Together in B30 identifying joint projects led or materially delivered by Bournville Parish Church and their locations.
- Current governance or service-delivery documentation clarifying which activities at St Francis Youth and Community Centre are operated directly by the PCC.
Areas of work
- Religious Activities
Who they help
- 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 parish institution with an explicitly community-facing identity
The organisation appears to frame its religious mission in civic as well as congregational terms: worship is central, but it presents itself as serving the whole Bournville community through care, compassion, celebration and practical accessibility.
Why it matters
This suggests its role may extend beyond serving regular worshippers. It could be an important local point of welcome, contact and informal support, making it relevant to organisations concerned with community connection rather than religion alone.
Show evidence
“We are a church for the whole community offering care, compassion and celebration.”
Source:Organisation“Who the charity helps: The General Public/mankind.”
Source:Charity Commission
Physical space may be a key part of its operating model
The church appears likely to contribute through place-based infrastructure as well as religious services, using its parish setting and St Francis Centre presence to host or enable activity.
Why it matters
Organisations with accessible local space can become connective infrastructure: they may convene residents, accommodate partners or lower barriers to participation. This is a potentially significant capability that is not visible from worship activity alone.
Show evidence
“How the charity helps: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services.”
Source:Charity Commission“The Parish Office, St Francis Centre Sycamore Road, Bournville Birmingham B30 2AA.”
Source:Organisation
It signals an intergenerational participation strategy
The organisation appears to be seeking an active, age-diverse community rather than defining itself only through formal religious attendance.
Why it matters
An intergenerational orientation may make the church a potential bridge between groups that are often served separately. It would be useful to establish whether this aspiration is reflected in programmes, leadership or partnerships.
Show evidence
“A flourishing community of all ages.”
Source:Organisation“Growing disciples of all ages.”
Source:Organisation
- Which services, events or groups operate beyond public worship.
- Whether the St Francis Centre is used by external community organisations or residents.
- Which communities in Bournville are reached, and which may be absent from its activity.
Remaining uncertainties
- A programme or events list showing regular activities, audiences and use of facilities.
- Information on community partners, room hire and organisations using the St Francis Centre.
- Annual reports or impact evidence describing participation, local needs and outcomes.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
Public worship open to all
Charity objects
Promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church.