Report of the Trustees for the year ending 31st March 2021
Contents
Aims and Objectives Report from the Chairperson Achievements Balance Sheet
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
To promote the Christian faith by showing and demonstrating God’s love through practical action to: ~ Relieve poverty, Advance education, Improve and promote the health of the Kenyan people.
- Annual Report of the Trustees 2020 2021
Chair’s Report
The Annual Report of the trustees to the supporters of our charity at the end of the financial year.
Sadly on the 21[st] March the shop had to close because of the Corona Virus. This was very hard to do as the shop is our main source of income. However, the lives of our volunteers and families are more important. We did have enough money in reserve to feed the children in Kenya over the next 12 weeks but then the funds would have been very low indeed. We trust in God for all things including the money we need for the future to continue His work. Thy will be done God not ours.
The new building, JHM orphanage, ‘The Power House’ continued to completion and the children moved in on 1[st] April 2020. It was disappointing that no one from BBK could be there to enjoy the moment it opened but all trips had to be cancelled because of the pandemic. After the children had moved into the house an additional separate two bedroom building was built for the boys, solar panels were installed and water from the mains was connected.
Three of our older children qualified to be teachers and moved away to start new teaching jobs.
The schools in Kenya closed in lockdown for only a few months so education continued for most of our children.
The lockdown did cause serious problems for the three poor villages which we support so BBK decided to increase our food parcels from three times a year to six times.
BBK was unable to predict how long the lockdown would last and therefore restricted spending to basic essentials after the new building was completed.
We had to cancel The Fashion Show, The 1950’s Tea Party, all Presentations and Stalls. The only fundraisers were the Online Auction, Gift in Kind and the 71mile Sponsored Walk.
With the shop closed donations were becoming a problem. Keith O’Brien was asked if he had any free storage space BBK could use, after consideration we were allowed to use 156b Front St. at no extra cost. Goods had to be stored for 72hours before sorting so this was extremely beneficial.
During the year when the shop has been opened BBK has managed to increase the funds. The council through a government grant scheme has helped BBK enormously through this difficult time with financial aid. Individuals also have generously donated to the work of BBK. I am pleased to say the charity has survived this bad year and on 12[th] April 2021 the shop is due to reopen.
Thank you God for your faithfulness in providing all our needs. The charity would like to thank Sheila Beale and family for the David Beale memorial fund, Acorn Project, Rotary, Caroline Warren, all our sponsors and volunteers for your generous support.
I personally would like to thank Margaret Hall our treasurer for all the extra hard work she has done during the building of the new orphanage JHM, her dedication and her constant daily upkeep of the accounts. To Maureen Holland and Moira Walker for all their commitment and dedication as trustees over many years.
Maureen Nevitt
- Report of Achievements 2020 2021
Gates of Joy – Kilif
BBK continues to support the Gates of Joy with food, medical treatments and education. Money is sent to Mr Tuva on a regular basis and receipts received. The polytunnel has been damaged and new covering is needed to replace it. They have 25 goats, 25 sheep, 3 cows, many chickens and ducks. The fruit trees and crops are doing well and BBK is very proud of the way Mr Tuva and his team are running the centre to become self sufficent.
Sadly a water well was not possible after reseach proved insufficent water at 200 meters. Money raised would now be spent on buying mains water.
BBK intend to provide the centre with a Tuk Tuk vehicle so they can have transport to Kilif Town.
Children at the Gates of Joy in their
new school uniforms made by Mary Tuva.
Mothers’ Vision
All of the children in Mothers’ Vision are now sponsored. Money is sent out on a regular basis for food, basic essentials and education.. Susan Ngigi is an amazing lady who leads her team in looking after the children at the centre and the poorest people in the villages. BBK has sent her enough money to feed the widows and poorest people six times this year.She buys and distributes food and essentials to two villages. Sadly this year Susan has been very ill and is still needing medical attention but her team has continued the work.. Mothers’ Vision is well looked after by the staff and all the children are well.
Susan Ngigi leader of Mothers’ Vision, feeding Barani village before she became ill.
Jesus Healing Ministry (JHM)
The new orphanage was fnished this year and the children moved in on the 1[st] April. A separate two bedroom building was constructed for the boys. Water from the mains was connected and solar panels installed. A wonderful achievement The children have been planting fruit trees and crops. We said good bye to Jacintha, Mary and Grace who all took up teaching jobs after quailfying. We said hello to Jane,
Hatson’s sister whose father is sadly ill with heart problems. The centre is doing well. All the children received Christmas clothes.
Rozalia and the children living
at JHM.
The additional two bedroom building
for the boys at JHM.
Mtwapa Hospital
Money is sent for basic essentials for the hospital which is approx. £200 a month.
BBK has helped many individuals over the past year . Feston has had his knee operation, Mama Margaret , Susan, Sarah and Salama have been give medicical assistances. Others have been given general check ups like eye tests. Gladys is waiting for her consultation with the specialist to decide what is needed for her open wound after being bitten by a snake..
Some Kenyans have received rent, food, medical help and toiletries, education, bibles, bedding, books, school uniforms and school equipment, a goat and six hens.
University Students
BBK has only one university student left, Moses from JHM who is working hard.
Barani Primary School (BPS)
The Gift in Kind fundraiser was very successful and allowed BBK to purchase 43 uniforms for the poorest children at Barani School and can continue to purchase another 40 in the coming year.
All the children living in the centres have received new clothes or uniforms for Christmas with the money raised.
BPS children looking very
smart for school.
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