The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Peter Little Aston
Charity 1128819
Overview
Summary
St Peter's Little Aston appears to be a place-based Church of England parish organisation whose role extends beyond worship alone: it combines a broad religious mission with stewardship of a distinctive historic building and an expressed intention to serve as a visible presence in the local community. Its Mission Action Plan may provide a strategic bridge between church doctrine and practical local engagement, although the available evidence does not show how that strategy is delivered or who participates.
Operational geography
Coverage: Neighbourhood
Operational areas:
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Remaining uncertainties
- Direct evidence shows that the PCC operates a church, churchyard and associated worship and activity groups in Little Aston, including services, children’s activity, choirs and bell ringing, Mothers’ Union, bereavement support and Tuesday Together. However, this location is outside the supplied Birmingham ward geography.
- The organisation’s website says it serves 'the community of Little Aston and beyond', but does not identify any current service, venue, project or delivery partnership in a Birmingham ward. This phrase is therefore insufficient to infer operations in nearby Sutton Coldfield wards.
- No material operational partnerships extending the PCC’s delivery reach into Birmingham were identified from the sources consulted.
- The neighbourhood coverage classification is a reasonable interpretation of the single Little Aston church site, locally focused activities and charitable purpose centred on its ecclesiastical parish; it is not evidence of Birmingham-wide operation.
Additional evidence needed
- A current annual report, Mission Action Plan or service programme identifying any regular outreach, grants, partnerships or activities delivered in Birmingham.
- Evidence of use of a Birmingham venue, or of services specifically delivered to residents or groups in a named Birmingham ward, rather than attendance by people who may travel from Birmingham.
Areas of work
- Religious Activities
Who they help
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Makes Grants To Organisations
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
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Observations
A parish institution with a community-facing role
The organisation appears to frame its religious purpose as a local civic presence, not solely as provision for an existing congregation. Its invitation to 'anyone and everyone' and commitment to witness in Little Aston and beyond may indicate an outward-facing approach.
Why it matters
This suggests the church may be a potential connector for community relationships, space and local participation, rather than only a faith service for members.
Show evidence
“We aim to be a witness to the love of God in the community of Little Aston and beyond.”
Source:Organisation“Anyone and everyone is invited to join us.”
Source:Organisation“The charity helps the general public/mankind.”
Source:Charity Commission
Mission is apparently organised through a strategic framework
The reference to a Mission Action Plan suggests the church may translate its broad ecclesiastical purpose into locally chosen priorities, rather than operating only through routine worship.
Why it matters
A strategy document could reveal future activity, unmet needs the church has identified and opportunities for collaboration with organisations outside the church.
Show evidence
“The specific outworking of this is in accordance with our Mission Action Plan.”
Source:Organisation“Promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church.”
Source:Charity Commission
The historic building may be a significant organisational asset
The church appears to hold a distinctive nineteenth-century building in a prominent countryside-edge setting. Since the charity reports providing buildings, facilities or open space, this physical presence may be central to its operating model and local value.
Why it matters
The building may create opportunities for gathering, heritage engagement and shared community use, while also potentially creating stewardship responsibilities that shape the organisation's capacity.
Show evidence
“The Church was consecrated on 19th November 1874.”
Source:Organisation“The church is built of local red sandstone to the design of George Edmund Street and is noted for its fine Italian marble work.”
Source:Organisation“Provides buildings/facilities/open space.”
Source:Charity Commission
- The Mission Action Plan's priorities, intended beneficiaries and current progress are not available.
- There is no evidence of services, grants, building use, partnerships or the scale of local participation.
- It is unclear how the church balances worship, heritage stewardship and wider community activity.
Remaining uncertainties
- The current Mission Action Plan and recent annual reports or accounts.
- Details of regular services, community groups, facility hire, grants and partner organisations.
- Information on building condition, accessibility, usage levels and heritage-related costs.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
Saint Peter's Little Aston aims to promote the gospel and the doctrines of the Church of England. The specific outworking of this is in accordance with our Mission Action Plan.
Charity objects
Promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church.