Christ Church Central

Charity Number: 1102856

Christ Church Central is a Christian church and registered charity based in Sheffield city centre, United Kingdom. It was established in October 2003 and operates with the mission to share the gospel of Jesus Christ particularly with those who do not yet believe. The church is a member of the Anglican Mission in England, reflecting a heritage in Anglican evangelicalism with a reformed, Protestant, and evangelical identity.

Mission and Values

The church’s mission focuses on reaching out to people in Sheffield who do not attend church, inviting them to "come to Christ" and find rest and hope in Jesus. Christ Church Central emphasizes faithful Bible teaching, grounded in the ancient Christian creeds (Apostles, Nicene, and Athanasian), the Church of England’s 39 Articles of Religion, and the doctrines of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer. The journey of discipleship is seen as ongoing, encouraging both initial conversion and ongoing growth in faith through worship, trust, and love.

Key values include:

• Come to Christ: Evangelism and discipleship, inviting both newcomers and existing Christians to deepen their relationship with Jesus.
• Belong to His Family: Building a community where people feel included and supported as part of the church family.
• Commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, with robust recruitment and DBS checks for staff and leaders involved in youth ministries.

Activities and Community Engagement

Christ Church Central runs regular services, including Sunday morning and evening gatherings, and hosts Bible talk series and other teaching events aimed at fostering spiritual growth and outreach. It embraces a multicultural congregation and seeks to create an authentic, loving community that glorifies Jesus in all aspects of church life.

The church aims to provide an environment where people can explore the Christian faith, experience forgiveness, and find hope for the future through Jesus Christ.

Governance and Financials

The charity is governed by a board of six trustees and supported by approximately 50 volunteers. It employs staff but does not offer remuneration exceeding £60,000 annually to any employee. Trustees do not receive remuneration or benefits from the charity.

Financially, for the year ending 31 March 2024, Christ Church Central reported a total income of approximately £231,380 and an expenditure of £239,307. The charity does not operate any trading subsidiaries and fundraising information is not publicly detailed.

Partnerships

Christ Church Central collaborates with other like-minded organizations that share its beliefs, mission, and values to extend its outreach and support its activities effectively.

Christ Church Central in Sheffield remains committed to its evangelical Anglican roots, focusing on Bible-centred teaching and evangelism while fostering a caring and inclusive church community in the city centre.

Note: This article is based on information from the Charity Commission and Christ Church Central's official communications.

[1] https://www.christchurchcentralsheffield.co.uk [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1102856&subid=0 [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5090972 [4] https://www.christchurchcentralsheffield.co.uk/Who-We-Are/mission-values/ [5] https://christ-central.org.uk