The Redeemed Christian Church Of God Covenant Restoration Assembly, Sandwell
Charity 1174464
Overview
Summary
The available evidence suggests that The Redeemed Christian Church Of God Covenant Restoration Assembly, Sandwell is primarily a faith-based organisation whose public charitable role is framed broadly: advancing Christianity worldwide while offering services and information or advice to the general public. Its stated remit combines religious purpose with a potentially outward-facing charitable presence, but the evidence does not yet show how this translates into specific local activity, partnerships or forms of support in Sandwell.
Operational geography
Coverage: Citywide
Operational areas:
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Remaining uncertainties
- Direct evidence identifies the organisation's in-person meeting venue as St John's Methodist Church, Smethwick, which is outside Birmingham City Council's ward area. It therefore cannot be mapped to one of the supplied Birmingham areas.
- The Charity Commission record states that the charity operates in Birmingham City, but it does not identify neighbourhoods, wards, service venues or the frequency of activity within Birmingham. Citywide coverage is therefore a reasonable interpretation of its declared operating geography rather than evidence of delivery across every part of the city.
- The charity's website welcomes people in and around Sandwell and Birmingham and lists online as well as in-person activities, but does not locate its evangelism, community-facing activity or potential Birmingham-based services.
- The supplied Sutton Coldfield address and the Charity Commission contact address in Harborne differ, while neither is evidenced as a service venue. They have not been treated as operational sites.
- No material delivery partnerships extending the organisation's Birmingham footprint were identified. St John's Methodist Church is evidenced as a venue, but the nature of the arrangement is not stated.
Additional evidence needed
- A current service or activities timetable identifying all in-person venues and the locations of evangelism or community activities.
- Confirmation from the organisation of whether it currently delivers any services within Birmingham City Council boundaries, and in which wards.
- Confirmation from St John's Methodist Church or the organisation of the current venue-use arrangement and whether any additional venues are used.
- A current annual report or impact report with geographically specific information about beneficiaries, activities and partnerships.
Areas of work
- General Charitable Purposes
- Religious Activities
Who they help
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
A local congregation with a deliberately global purpose
Although identified with Sandwell, the organisation’s formal object is worldwide advancement of the Christian faith. This may indicate that its local identity is part of a wider religious mission rather than the full boundary of its intended influence.
Why it matters
This helps distinguish the organisation from a charity defined mainly by a local service area. Its relationships, resources and priorities may extend beyond Sandwell through a broader faith network.
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“Name: The Redeemed Christian Church Of God Covenant Restoration Assembly, Sandwell.”
Source:Organisation“THE OBJECT OF THE TRUST (THE "OBJECT") IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH WORLDWIDE.”
Source:Charity Commission
Religious activity may be paired with public-facing support
The charity appears to position its religious work alongside service provision and advocacy, advice or information. This may indicate that faith advancement is pursued not only through worship or ministry, but also through practical or communicative support.
Why it matters
This suggests possible points of connection with other local organisations: its role may overlap with community information, guidance or support, even though the recipients and subjects are not specified.
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“How the charity helps: Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information.”
Source:Charity Commission“What the charity does: General Charitable Purposes, Religious Activities.”
Source:Charity Commission
Its intended beneficiaries are unusually broad
By identifying the general public or mankind as its beneficiary group, the organisation does not publicly define itself around a narrow demographic, condition or neighbourhood. This may reflect an open-access faith and charitable model.
Why it matters
A broad beneficiary definition can create opportunities for inclusive engagement, but it also leaves unanswered which communities are actually reached and whether particular needs receive sustained attention.
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“Who the charity helps: The General Public/mankind.”
Source:Charity Commission“Activities: The advancement of the christian faith worldwide, general charitable purposes, Religious activities.”
Source:Charity Commission
- There is no evidence of the organisation’s specific programmes, frequency of activity or local facilities.
- It is unclear whether services and advice are delivered directly, through worship activity, or in partnership with other organisations.
- No evidence identifies the communities currently reached, unmet needs addressed or relationships within Sandwell.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent activity reports, website content or event information showing programmes, audiences and delivery locations.
- Information on partnerships, referrals, volunteer activity and links to the wider Redeemed Christian Church Of God network.
- Evidence of outcomes or community feedback showing how its services and religious activities affect local people.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
The advancement of the christian faith worldwide, general charitable purposes, Religious activities
Charity objects
THE OBJECT OF THE TRUST (THE "OBJECT") IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH WORLDWIDE.