Our Mission Partners

Our Mission Partners

Our support for mission across Britain and the rest of the world is coordinated through our Mission Support Group, currently chaired by Nathan Larkin. This is partly expressed through support for the following Organisations and Mission Partners…

The Lunchbowl Network  
lunchbowl.org

The Lunchbowl Network was set up in 2006 with a desire to respond to the plight of the orphaned and vulnerable children living in a slum called Kibera in Nairobi, Kenya with the hope and love of God. Since then they have run a dinner programme for 450 orphaned and vulnerable children, opened 2 kindergartens and now run a primary school. These children endure the harsh reality of life in Kibera including lack of access to clean water, very poor sanitation compounded by an inadequate education that causes them to be severely disadvantaged. The children in the programme have been selected because of their vulnerability and high need and they rely upon the nutrition that is provided daily by The Lunchbowl Network.

Phil and Susanne (Arab World Media)

Having been commissioned at Christ Church in 1998 to work in the Middle East, Phil and Susanne spent 10 years in the Arabian Peninsula. Over that time they set up an Arabic language institute and Phil completed studying for an MBA. These areas of work and the challenge of raising a family gave them many opportunities to share life with local people as God worked through them.

In 2010 they moved back to the UK to work in the mission’s Media arm in Worthing. Phil oversees the IT, finance, HR and facilities departments of Arab World Media which uses mainly internet and social media such as Facebook and Twitter to reach Muslims of the Arab World and to share resources to allow people to enquire about Christianity in otherwise restricted conditions.

The Bible Project  
thebibleproject.com

The Bible Project is a non-profit animation studio that produces short-form, fully animated videos to make the biblical story accessible to everyone, everywhere. They create 100% free videos, podcasts, and resources to help people experience the story of the Bible.

Their resources help people experience the Bible in a way that is approachable, engaging, and transformative. They do this by showcasing the literary art of the Scriptures and tracing the themes found in them from beginning to end. From page one to the final word, they believe the Bible is a unified story that leads to Jesus. This diverse collection of ancient books overflows with wisdom for our modern world. As we let the biblical story speak for itself, they believe that the message of Jesus will transform individuals and entire communities.

Jonas Centre

The Jonas Centre  
jonascentre.org

The Jonas Centre is a Christian residential centre and holiday venue in the Yorkshire Dales. It was founded in 1996 by former Christ Church members and the communal facilities and twelve log cabins continue to be enjoyed by individuals and church groups and emphasis is placed on encouraging use by disadvantaged people who need a break.

 In previous years Christ Church has organised working parties to spend a week at the Centre, helping with site maintenance whilst enjoying fellowship with one another in beautiful surroundings. 

Seb and Rachel Rab took over the running of the Centre in 2022 and are excited by the opportunities for this next chapter in the life of the Jonas Centre.

Christian Aid   
christianaid.org.uk

Christian Aid are a partnership of people, churches and local organisations committed to ending poverty worldwide.

For more than 70 years, we have provided humanitarian relief and long-term development support for poor communities worldwide, while highlighting suffering, tackling injustice and championing people’s rights.

They believe they can achieve even more when they team up with others, and so work alongside partners, donors and organisations to fight poverty and injustice.

Splash Dance Company  
splashdancecompany.org

Splash Dance Company was founded in May 2017, with the aim of bringing a refreshing message of hope and inclusion for people with disabilities in Uganda. Through their performances they aim to be role models in inclusion and integration of people with disabilities bringing a refreshing SPLASH!

Splash was the brainchild of Helen Burningham, who attended Christ Church School as a young child. She has been working as a mission partner with the Church Mission Society (CMS) in Kampala, Uganda since early 2014 and is also using her skills in dance and drama to assist the Children at Risk Action Network (CRANE).

She is mainly involved in the Girls' Education Programme and runs dance workshops at various centres run by CRANE with the aim of encouraging creativity and confidence among girls who have missed out on formal education including some with learning or physical disabilities.

A Rocha   
arocha.org

A Rocha are a Christian organization engaging communities in nature conservation. They work with individuals and communities, encouraging them to think about their use of the environment and develop practical ways to care for people and the planet, locally and globally.

As well as a number of local conservation projects and partnerships, A Rocha UK continues to work at Minet Country Park, which was inspired, developed and launched in partnership with the London Borough of Hillingdon. Minet now hosts a science-based internship programme, bird ringing, and habitat management work. To date, more than 5,000 children have visited the park for A Rocha UK eco-education events.

Building on this experience, work has also started to transform a second urban site – Wolf Fields, in Norwood Green – into a haven for local wildlife and people, including a community orchard, allotments, a pond, bee hives and a sensory garden.

TearFund  
tearfund.org

Tearfund are a Christian organisation that is passionate about ending global poverty.

Tearfund believes that everyone has an amazing God-given potential to create change. They show people around the world how to unlock these gifts and put them to use escaping poverty. Many of their partners in this work are local churches, who discover how to offer their communities material and spiritual hope.

KCAH  
kcah.org.uk

KCAH aims to improve the quality of life of both homeless people and people in housing risk in the borough of Kingston.

In working towards its mission, KCAH is a caring organisation, valuing and respecting the dignity, independence and individuality of homeless people and people in housing risk and is committed to working with them in an enabling and empowering manner.

Home for Good  
homeforgood.org.uk

Home for Good is a charity dedicated to finding a home for every child who needs one by co-ordinating and resourcing a rapidly growing network of people, churches and local movements across the UK who are raising awareness of the needs of vulnerable children and young people, inspiring individuals to explore fostering and adoption and equipping churches to understand and support.