MISSION PARTNERS
Through our Mission Giving, we support our partners working all across the world - and sometimes locally too - to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Charis Ministries Africa
Charis works among the poorest of the poor in Mozambique and Ethiopia in partnership with national Christians, providing practical and spiritual help to the marginalised poor: the displaced, widows, orphans, elderly and disabled. Charis provides homes for the homeless, food-kits, seeds and tools for small farms, bikes, medicines, micro-grants and loans for small businesses and school uniforms etc. Alongside this Charis teaches the bible to the poorly resourced. Charis' heart is to see the holistic transformation of lives and communities and reveal Jesus through everything we do. More information and our missions blog can be found on our website http://www.charisafrica.com.
180
The 180 Project is a recovery programme in Lancashire and is one of the first of its kind in the UK, turning recovering addicts and alcoholics into “athletes”, breaking the cycle of substance abuse, crime and prison to help rebuild lives whilst also aiming to reach those people who are at risk of falling into this cycle as early as possible.
Officially launched in 2018, the idea for The 180 Project came from Lindsey and Robin Middleton and a few other individuals who attended CrossFit gym in Clitheroe and who worked in the fields of substance misuse, the national health service, the criminal justice system and people in recovery from substance misuse issues.
It was recognised that an adapted CrossFit (high intensity exercise) programme, combined with education, mentoring and peer support, had the ability to give focus and hope to offenders in the system and those recovering from addiction. Based at the newly refurbished Delta Fox gym in Darwen, and working with both men and women,The 180 Project works to create a new community that is safe, encouraging and accepting.
You can find out more about the organisation here
Good News for Everyone UK
Good News for Everyone (formerly Gideons) work tirelessly to distribute copies of the New Testament and Psalms. They have recently distributed 500 copies at the Royal Lancashire Show, and almost every Year 7 pupil in Ribble Valley Secondary Schools has received a copy during the last academic year. Our representative is Alan Egar. You can find out more about the organisation here.
CSW
CSW's team of specialist advocates work on over 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, to ensure that the right to freedom of religion or belief is upheld and protected.
Their vision is a world free from religious persecution, where everyone can practise a religion or belief of their choice. Find out more here.
Open Doors
Every day, millions of Christians risk their lives to follow Jesus. In more than 70 countries, Open Doors supports them by supplying Bibles, providing emergency relief and helping persecuted believers stand strong for the long-term. In the UK and Ireland, Open Doors helps the church to pray, give and speak out for those who share our faith but not our freedom. Find out more here.
A Rocha
A Rocha UK is a Christian charity working to protect and restore the natural world and committed to equipping Christians and churches in the UK to care for the environment. A Rocha supports churches across the UK with its EcoChurch programme, as well as working with environmental leaders, Christian landowners and individuals to bring about good environmental stewardship of our world. Find out more here.
