## **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