BiG KIDS Annual Report (Year ending 31st March 2022)
As BiG KIDS headed into its fifth year as a registered charity, we continued to seek normality in a COVID-aware climate. Overall, this past year perhaps brought fewer challenges than the last; however, some obstacles still remained.
This year appeared to be a rather stop-start journey. With isolation rules and the setback of the Omicron variant, schools in particular seemed understandably reluctant to return to previous routines. The majority of BiG KIDS schools work was therefore in a larger, year group setting – such as church tours or assemblies.
In the spirit of ingenuity, we have brought a hybrid approach to 2021/22 – combining video and digital resources, resource parcels, with distanced “family bubble” gatherings. As such, we have continued to work closely with St Martin’s, St Barnabas and the Genesis Project in Grove Hill, delivering “at-home” resources, with links to content accessible online. So far, this has brought great success and is allowing more families to engage with us and the message we seek to deliver. As we look forward, a challenge will be to sustain such a reach, when things, hopefully, return to an increasing normality.
In partnership with St Barnabas, we have recently launched “EXPLORE”, a new kids club for 7-11 year olds. This began with 3 monthly events, followed by 2 “at-home” sessions – due to the Omicron concerns. We hope for this group to grow to become a weekly gathering, and a natural progression point between schools work in the parish and the church’s long establish Sunday school groups.
Financially, we have been blessed by the sustenance of our regular sources of income, personal giving and donations. We are very aware how fortunate we are and regularly extend our thanks to those who generously contribute to BiG KIDS. We have recently linked with our local Co-op representative, and have become this years “Community Partner”. This is a small funding opportunity that allows our local community to “give as they live”, with a small proportion of their money used for purchases in the Co-op, being allocated into the BiG KIDS pot.
At the turn of the year, we brought a part-time administrative assistant onto the team. They have already made a valuable impact, covering the bases that can easily get missed in the business of everyday life. As this role grows, we hope to explore different avenues of funding, allowing BiG KIDS to expand its reach in manageable ways. A commitment of this role is to keep in touch with supporters and donors, creating a monthly newsletter which can be accessible via our newly revamped website.
Big Kids Finance Statement @ 31st Marth 2022 Apri12020- April 2021- March 2021 March 2022 Income Grants Donations Regular Givi ng Gift Aid Activity / Events Fund Raising Gap Year Fees Bank Interest Loans 12,684 12,122 3,033 2,(X)9 156 20,433 12, 144 2,684 2,925 87 Is TOTAL INCOME 30,019 38,276 Expenditure Payroll Staff Expenses Activity Cost Publicity Insurance Admin incl P&S 36,450 39,375 130 1,495 277 120 211 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 37,791 41,856 NEtINCOME 17,7721 30,817 13,5801 27,237 Closing Bank Balantss Community Account Business Money Manager 862 29,954 10,015 17,221 TOTAL BANK BALANCES 30,816 27,237 Examined and Verified by Gary Cox {Independent Examiner) GARY COX 8, June 2022
Big Kids Finance Statement @ 31st Marth 2022 Apri12020- April 2021- March 2021 March 2022 Income Grants Donations Regular Givi ng Gift Aid Activity / Events Fund Raising Gap Year Fees Bank Interest Loans 12,684 12,122 3,033 2,(X)9 156 20,433 12, 144 2,684 2,925 87 Is TOTAL INCOME 30,019 38,276 Expenditure Payroll Staff Expenses Activity Cost Publicity Insurance Admin incl P&S 36,450 39,375 130 1,495 277 120 211 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 37,791 41,856 NEtINCOME 17,7721 30,817 13,5801 27,237 Closing Bank Balantss Community Account Business Money Manager 862 29,954 10,015 17,221 TOTAL BANK BALANCES 30,816 27,237 Examined and Verified by Gary Cox {Independent Examiner) GARY COX 8, June 2022