Values, vision and mission

Our Values

We are a faith-based organisation. Our values are based on the Bible and the person of Jesus. We're passionate about grace - it's what our name 'Karis' means. This giving and receiving of unearned loving kindness and acceptance underpins all our work.

Our vision of wholeness for people means people being well in their whole person: physically, materially, emotionally, socially and spiritually.

We show compassion and acceptance to everyone we meet.

We journey with people to help them flourish.

We help build hope, resilience and identity.

We are person-centred: recognising the value of every individual, being made in the image of God.

This means we take an asset-based approach, helping people achieve their potential and encouraging people to think how they can contribute to the lives of others.

We seek to meet unmet need while using our resources wisely.

We work closely with local statutory and voluntary organisations and faith communities.

We rely on committed volunteers whom we value and support as they care for others.

Our Vision

We want to see hope and wholeness brought to people's lives in Ladywood, North Edgbaston and Harborne, contributing to communities that are thriving and full of life.

Our Mission

Karis Neighbour Scheme is a Christian charity in Birmingham that exists to:

Provide support to people in our community who are in need by offering a broad range of help including practical and emotional support, advocacy and befriending
Bring people in our community together by reaching out, offering friendship, providing opportunity to get to know one another, and enabling people to be good neighbours to help others flourish
Ensure no one is neglected or forgotten about by standing with people, helping them find the support they need, and responding to gaps in provision locally
Work with other groups and organisations in our community and across the city to strengthen networks of support which contribute to seeing lives and communities changed for the better