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Christian
Aid has a central office in Waterloo, London and a network of local
offices around the country.
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| Christian
Aid volunteer Tom Charlett |
The
office in Birmingham City Centre serves the four counties of Warwickshire,
Herefordshire, Worcestershire and the West Midlands.
Visitors
are welcome...
There
are six staff who work together to resource local supporters and
churches by supplying a wide range of campaigning, worship and fundraising
materials - by visiting churches, schools and other groups to talk
about the work of Christian Aid, and many other activities.
The
office is based in Carrs Lane Church Centre, (opposite Marks &
Spencer) and we always welcome visitors who want to know more or
want to pick up some resources. We have a wide range of materials,
most of which are free.
Christian Aid Week...
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Christian Aid |
The
period from February to May is always busy for many Christian Aid
supporters, as they prepare for Christian Aid Week, 9-15 May. The
UK's largest door-to-door collection is held across the country,
with around 350,000 people helping to deliver and collect the little
red envelopes. Last year the week raised over £14 million!
Christian
Aid Week could not happen without the work of these collectors and
the church representatives and organisers who co-ordinate the collections.
Across
the region there are around 250 local volunteer "committees"
which range from being one person organising a collection or event
in one church, to a group of 15 people doing the same for 20 churches.
Making
a change...
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Christian Aid |
Christian
Aid recognises that change will only come about as a movement is
built of individuals who are committed to a better world for all.
Bringing their faith, talents and energy, their influence, gifts
and their actions, to achieve what should surely be possible.
This
is why we are so priviledged to work with a wide range of volunteers
who willingly give their time to support the work of Christian Aid.
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For
more information contact the Christian Aid team at Carrs Lane
Church Centre:
Christian
Aid
Room 403B
The Big Peg
120 Vyse Street
Birmingham
B18 6NF
Tel:
(0121) 200 2283
Office hours:
Monday to Friday
9.30 am - 5.00 pm
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Christian
Aid's purpose is to expose the scandal of poverty and to contribute
to its eradication. The organisation strives to be prophetic,
challenging the systems and processes that work against the
interests of those who are poor or marginalized. 
