CIGB responds to the economic life of Birmingham and Solihull in three broad ways

• providing workplace chaplains to a wide range of organisations

• working on a key economic issues

• helping churches to support and resource employed Christians

In 2007 our chaplaincy provision continued to grow. We also worked on issues surrounding migrant workers, resulting in the ‘Here to stay?’ event and booklet [See News & events]. You can read about our work in detail in the 2007/08 Annual Report

Download the 2007/08 annual Report

Not all our chaplaincies are featured in the annual report. Below is a comprehensive list. If you wish to know more about a specific chaplaincy or about chaplaincy in general contact the CIGB office.

Birmingham City Centre Retail
Birmingham International Airport
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Birmingham Hippodrome
Birmingham Law Courts
Blythe Valley Business Park
Deaf Cultural Centre
Harborne High Street
Jaguar
The Jewellery Quarter
Land Rover
NEC Group
Solihull Town Centre/ Touchwood
Webster and Horsfall
West Midlands Fire Service
West Midlands Police
William Booth Centre

Why chaplaincy – for business
Organisations which care for their staff and which have clear corporate values are organisations that thrive.
Chaplains can play a key role in these areas by - offering informal pastoral support to staff, complementing any other provision; developing an understanding of the business and so understanding the pressures people face; assisting with diversity issues; contributing to discussions on values and culture.

The very presence of a chaplain indicates that a company cares about its people and about its values.
Projects & current developments

Exploring Climate Change – Climate change is going to effect all our futures and how we organise our economy is going to be key to meeting the challenge. Climate change will alterhow we work and how we consume. CIGB will be exploring this area over the next year. Other elements of the church are working on awareness of this issue.

Birmingham City Centre – Following Revd. Alison Maddocks move to Nottingham, the management group has continued to work to develop chaplaincy to retail in Birmingham City Centre. Eight volunteers completed the ‘Introduction to chaplaincy’ course and soon we hope to have six chaplains working in the city centre. Meanwhile, preparations are being made to re- appoint to the full time post, to provide leadership and development.

Solihull Town Centre – The Solihull Town Centre team has produced a video of their work, aimed at retailers and faith communities. The 12 minute video gives an insight into the retail environment of Solihull and explains the value of the chaplains work. Members of the team are happy to share the video with business and faith groups. A copy is also available on loan from the CIGB office.