GENR8
Registered Charity No. 1135194
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' PRESENTING CHR15TIANITY"
Registered Charity
No. 1135194
ANNUAL TRUSTEES. REPORT and
FINANCIAL sfATEMEKrs
for the year ended
31st March 2025
GENR8. PO Box 1474. Cambridge, CB24 9UF
Email: enquiries@genr8.org
www.genr8.org

GENR8
Registered Charity No. 1135194
Contents
Pagelsl
Charity information
Review of the year
Independent Examiners Report
Receipts and Payments Statement
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
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GENR8
Registered Charity No. 1135194
Introduction
The trustees present their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31
March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended
Practice (SORPI "Accounting and Reporting by Charities (revised 20051" in preparing the annual
report and financial statements of the charity.
Charity Ststus
GENR8 was constituted as an organisation in February 2010 and wa5 registered as a charity on 25th
March 2010. The charity registration number is 1135194. The governing document of the charity
is a Declaration of Trust adopted on the 2nd February 2010.
The registered office and principal address of the charity is GENR8. PO Box 1474. Cambridge,
CB24 9UF
Charfty Objectives
The charity's objects as stated in the constitution. adopted on the 2nd February 2010 are:
To advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public. by
Presenting Christian values and themes to school aged children
Working in partnership with schools to advance Christian education
Working in partnership with churches in building positive relationships
with local schools
Enabling and equipping Christian volunteers to fulfil these objerts
Scope of Operation
GENR8'5 geographic scope of operatlon is in East Anglia and East England, UK
Annual Accounts
This set of annual accounts 15 for the year ended 31Si March 2025. The income for the year was
£72.33112024 58.7161 and the expenditure was £51.253 (2024 £67,955}.
Banking Arrangements
GENR8 has two bank accounts in the UK a current account and an instant access deposit account
both with Barclays Bank. 28 Chesterton Road. Cambridge, CB4 3AZ.
The Trustees
The trustees who Served the charity throughout this year were:
Jane Magowan
Steve Whyatt
Nick Rogers
Elizabeth Jenkin
Penelope Kite
Trustees are selected by the existing trustees.

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Registered Charity No. 1135194
Independent Examlner
The charity is grateful for the services of Chris Eggar as Independent Examiner.
Volunteers
GENR8 meets its objectives through the extensive contribution of volunteers who are involved in
all aspects of the charitrfs operations. The charity is grateful for the commitment of over 75
volunteers during the past year.
Reserves Policy
The charity keeps enou8h reserve for the cost of winding up the charity which will cover the three
month notice period for employees and other associated costs. The running costs of the charity
for four months amounts to approximately £20,0(K) and at the year end at 31st March 2025 the
a55ets of the charity exceeded thi5 amount. The amount held in resetves is 3150 to cover plans for
potential new employees.
Risk assessment
The trustees have considered the key operational, financial, and strategic risk5 that have a bearing
on the charity. Suitable management information is available to the trustees on a regular basis to
monitor these risks. and allow any mitigating action to be taken to address them.
Publsc beneflt
The charity trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public
benefit in section 4 of the 2011 Charities Art, and the supplementary guidance on the
advancement of religion for the public benefit, published by the Charity Commission in exercislng
their powers and duties.
Revlew of the Year
This is our fifteenth annual report as a registered charity.
SCHOOLS WORK
Assembly Presentations
Each term. teams of 3 to 5 volunteers take twenty five minute, high energy, assembly
presentations into primary and first schools. Each a55embly includes a Bible sketch, puppets,
son& reflection time and prayer, plus lots of interaction and funl Assemblies are accompanied by
follow-up materials that can be used in class.
Fourteams in Cambridgeshire and North Hertfordshire, along with the West Norfolk affiliate team,
took the message of Jesus into primary schools.
Easter- A'New Starf visited 114 sthools sharing the Easter narrative using the perspective
of Peter. Peter let Jesus down but was forgiven and we shared that we too can be forgiven
because of the events of Easter.
Summer-'RespecY visited 88 schools and looked at howjesus shows us how to live. It also
shared his words that we should treat others as we would want to be treated.
Christmas assembty- 'No Room. visited 127 schools looking at how it can be difficult to
make time and room for Jesus in our Christmas celebration5. The children particularly
enjoyed joining the wise men in a chant as they took the time to journey to find Jesus. the
baby King.

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Registered Charity No. 1135194
West Norfolk Affillate Team reflections
The team took the Easter assembly into 17 Schools and it wa5very much appreciatedl At Christmas
we visited 22 schools and also presented the assembly in the two churche5 which the team
member5 attend. We felt it was a really good script and had a great response from all the schools
nd those in church Servi￿51 The wise men chant was thoroughly enjoyed and everyone joined
in with gusto! Also, the Busy. busy song received spontaneous applause in many of the venues!
Inspire Prayer Space5
Reflective spaces that encourage children to connect with God and explore values, faith and
spirituality in a creative and interactive way. Each prayer space acttvity encourages children to
consider their beliets. emotions and experiences in a safe environment. We are proud to be part
of the Prayer Spaces in Schools network.
Inspire Permanent Prayer Spaces
A permanent space (a chair in the corridor, a corner in the library, a quiet room. a notice board
with a table) set up as a reflective area with the resources that GenR8 provide. It is a hands-on
display that uses colourful stimuli and resources focusing on church festivals, Christian values and
other aspects of the SMSC {Spiritual. Moral, Social and Culturall curriculum. We provided materials
for the following themes in 2024:
Spring terni- Humility: asking the question- Do you put others first? Lent." with a
challenge to think of ways to be more generous.
Summer temi- Celebrations.. inNiting children to say thank you to God for all the times
they have been able to get together with others to celebrate: Chonging ond Growing:
illustrated using butterflies, to tie in with the end of term and all the changes this brings
for the children.
Autumn terni- Ha￿eSt." giving thanks for our food and ￿meMber[ng charities e.g. The
Trussell Trust who give food parce15 to anyone in need- Remembrance= reflecting on how
th
we look to honour others by stopping at 11 o'clock on the iith day of the 11 month each
year- Advent: thinking about watting and God's timing.
Insplre Prayer Space Days
A hall. classroom or church is transformed into a sanrtuary of calm with a range of hand5-on and
flexible resources for one or two whole days. Children vistt in groups to explore the activities in the
space. moving around independently. Themes are varied and range from Christmas and Easter to
values such as peace.
Cool Choices
A two hour interactive workshop aimed at Year 6 students to help them make positive
life choices. Their objective is to help pupils understand the factors influencing their decisions and
give a Christian perspertive on making good choices. Each school was visited by 2 team members
who led the sessions using PowerPoints. video clips and fun game5. as well as facilitating
discussions about the topics raised.

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Registered Charity No. 1135194
IVS Your Move
Ivs Your Move 15 an interactive workshop for Year 6 students about to make the transition to
secondaryschool and often led by teams including students from Years 11 and 13. These students
share their experiences and give encouragement to Year 6 pupils approaching this major life
change. The Scripture Union Iys Your Move book. upon which the workshop is based, is given to
each student at the end of the session.
In July 2024 we visited primary schools to provide reassurance to Year 6 student5 moving up to
secondary school. Two young peoplejoined Sian to take the IVS Your Move books. transition prayer
spaces bag5. fun activities and interaction into classes. Each prayer bag contained six items. each
linked to a prayer space activity: these encouraged the thildren to reflect on their time at primary
school, to consider their thoughts and feelings about the move to secondary. and, rf they wanted.
to pray.
CHILDREN OLITSIDE SCHOOLS
Xcellr8 weekend
Xcellr8 is an annual two-day event for 8 to 11 year olds which seek5 to help children meet with
God, as they join with others from around the region. Fun. friendship and faith are all on the
agenda. Xcellr8 is held at Histon Baptist Church on the first weekend of February half term.
The theme for 2024 was Particip8 and together, we explored what it mean5 to be a part of God's
team, and a member ofthe body of Christ.The teaching sessions used Paul's sporting analogies as
a metaphor for our own journey of faith. We looked at the body of Christ as an elite sporting team,
how we fit in with that team and what we are aiming for. 'Do not store up for yourselves treasures
on earth... For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.. from Matthew 6=19-21.
Fifty-seven children attended and explored what it means to be a part of God's team. and a
member of the body of Christ. As well as the teaching sessions, other activities included craft,
swimming. wide garne. Praise Party, great food. and lots of fun!
Churth services and events
This year GenR8 have been invited to several Cambridge and surrounding area churches including
St Martin'5 Church, St Philip's Church, Arbury Community Church. Great Shelford Free Church,
Godmanchester Baptist Church, Cottenham Baptist Church. plus the Comberton Ecumenical
church service.
GenR8 took part in 2 events in Cambridge. the CamCAN (Cambridge Christian Artion Network}
showcase and Pentecost on the Park organised by Cambridge Revival Hub. These events offer an
opportunity to meet to form connections and encourage each other in our outreach.
GenR8 21st Birthday
The 21st celebration on 20 January hosted at Great Shelford Free Church was a great chance to
gathersupporters and look back at what hasgone before and lookahead to ourfuture.There was
a presentation showcasing many of the different programmes that GenR8 runs, plus an exhibition
of resources and photos that could be browsed during the birthday tea. One of our founder
members, wrote a poem for the occasion tool

GENR8
Registered Charity No. 1135194
People
We currently have four paid team members:
Full-time director
Part-time administrator and bookings co-ordinator
Part-time communications co-ordinator
Part-time bookkeeper
The staff team is supported by several significant volunteer roles. most notably the trustees.
assembly team leaders, booking co-ordinators and individuals who support GenR8 in creative and
administrative task5. A new part-time administrator joined us in January and our previous director
left us in May.
Summary
We are grateful to individuals. churches and charitable bodies who have continued to 5UPPOrt the
work of GenR8. More about what we do and who we are can be found on our website
enr8.or
This report and the financial statements were approved by the trustees on 2nd November 2025
and signed on their behalf by-
Liz Jenkin
Chairman
Nick Rogers
Treasurer

Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of GENR8
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the GENR8 (the Trust) for the
year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and ba51s of report
As the charity trustees of the TrLtst you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with ihe requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the Act'l.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under sectlon 145 of
the 2011 Act and carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions
given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act.
Independent examinerfs statement
I have completed my examinalion. I confirm that no material matters have come to my
attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material
respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the
Act,. or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records- or
3. the accounts do not comply ivith the applicable requirements concefninB the form and
content of accounts set out in the Ch3ritie5 (Accounts and Reports) flegulations 2008
other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view which is not a
matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the
examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper
nderstanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
chris Eggar M.A'.A.T
Date= 1-10 2025
61 Lone Tree Avenue
Impington
Cambridge
C824 9PG

GENR8
Registered Charity No. 1135194
GENR8
1135194
GENR8.
Receipts and payments accounts
1st Awfjl 2024
To
CC16a
Forttre year
3tst March
2025
Section A Receipt5 and payment5
Unrestricted
Restrirted
funds
Endowment
lunds
Total funds
Last year
Al Receipts
Grants Received
Donations
Events and resources
Interest RÈceived
Other income
2.OLKI
65.970
1.810
65.970
1.810
45L
50.330
2.051
2.255
80
Sub totul(Gros5incomelorARI
7033
72,331
58,716
A2 Asset and imiestment
sales, {see table).
S￿b totol
70331
72331
58.716
A3 Payments
staff Salaries and NIC
Staff Pension and InsuTances
41241
1.918
48.159
55,278
IA16
3205
IA16
5.250
3.1(Yl
417
404
172
77
TTavel & Other Expenses
Consultancy and Training
Telephone
IT Costs
Marketing
Insurance
Other Expense5
Events
82
72
79
217
217
1361
385
L276
1.361
385
1.276
1,307
S98
1,348
sub totol
51253
67.955
A4 Asset and investment
ur¢hases. Isee table)
Sub totol
Tt>tolpuyments
49253
51253
67.955
NetoJrewpts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds lastyear end
Cushfvnds thts yearend
21.078
21.078
19.2381
84,159
105237
84.159
105.237
93.397
84.159

GENR8
Registered Charity No. 1135194
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at ihe end ol the year
Unrestricted
funds
Re5tri¢ted
fvnds
Endowment
funds
Categorfes
Deiai
Bl Cash fvnd5
Barclays Bank Accounts
Redwood Savings Account
Totolc41shfvnds
45237
105.237
Unre5tTiCted Re5trirted Endowment
fvnds
funds
funds
Details
Fund tt*
Current
value
loptlonall
Oeiails
lorqs
loptlonall
Fund to
Trtthith asset
belongs
Currerrt
value
{¢yptfjonall
Details
loptlonall
84 Assets retalned forthe
£har4V$ Own use
Fund to
TAhich liability
Arn￿nt due When due
DEt3T15
PAYE & NIC Due
BS Liabllitles
Unrestrlrted
April.25
Signed by two trustees on
behakf Of all the trustees
Date of
approval
0211012025
0211012025
Print Name
Signature
EUZABEfH JENKIN
NICK ROGERS
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