## BiG KIDS Annual Report (Year Ending 31[st] March 2023) This year saw a return to some relative normality after the huge challenges stemming from the restrictions imposed for the global Covid-19 pandemic. It took some time to rebuild relationships with local schools, but over the year this was achieved so that by Spring 2023 we were regularly visiting at least seven primary schools. Church work also sprang back into life and we were particularly pleased to see our roles grow substantially in both St Barnabas and, through the Genesis Project, in St Oswald’s and St Chad’s. Our key purpose is to present the Good News of Jesus in exciting ways to youngsters in our home town, to let them ask any questions, explore what faith means to them and walk alongside them on their journey. We were therefore delighted that the final month of this year saw us interact with a total of 2,039 children. These were all in Middlesbrough, but we were also excited to receive requests from different parts of the country to share our video resources, from as far afield as Aberdeen and Dorset. The year has not been without its challenges, most notably that one of the charity’s founders had to suddenly and unexpectedly step back for a substantial period. Most fortunately, we were blessed that Debs Smith who had recently taken on some of our administrative tasks was able to step up to a very different role and had the background and skills to do so superbly. Huge thanks are due to her and to Sam Durant who shouldered his increased responsibilities with positive, determined resolve and without complaint. Thankfully, we were able to welcome Ste Corner back by the end of the year and can look forward with renewed optimism. We welcomed another new face towards the end of the year when Margaret Morrell was invited to become our fourth trustee. Already a familiar face as a volunteer, she will bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to her new role. None of what we do would be possible without the continued support of many generous individuals. We are so very grateful for their time, their talents, their prayers and their financial donations. This year many also provided extra support through using their local Co-op supermarket who nominated us as one of their linked charities. We have also benefitted from a couple of substantial grants from Christian trusts which enabled us to very nearly break even for the year. We look forward to 2023/24 with enthusiasm and a continued resolve to make a difference in many young lives. Big Kids Finance Statement @ 31st Marth 2023 April 2021- Apri12022- March 2022 March 2023 Income Grants Oonations Regular Givi ng Gift Aid Activity / Events Fund Raising Gap Year Fees Bank Interest Loans 4,131 24,114 12,324 2,763 3,226 1,181 20,434 12,144 2,925 87 98 TOTAL INCOME 38,277 47,836 Expenditure Payroll Staff Expenses Activity Cost Publicity Insurance Admin incl P&S 39,375 130 1,495 46,430 185 284 244 571 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 41,856 NETINCOME 13,5791 27,237 26,430 Closing Bank Balan￿$ Community Account Business Money Manager 10,015 17,221 820 25,610 TOTAL BANK BALANCES 27,237 26,430 Examined and Verified by Gary Cox {Independent Examiner) GARY COX 4" May 2023 Big Kids Finance Statement @ 31st Marth 2023 April 2021- Apri12022- March 2022 March 2023 Income Grants Oonations Regular Givi ng Gift Aid Activity / Events Fund Raising Gap Year Fees Bank Interest Loans 4,131 24,114 12,324 2,763 3,226 1,181 20,434 12,144 2,925 87 98 TOTAL INCOME 38,277 47,836 Expenditure Payroll Staff Expenses Activity Cost Publicity Insurance Admin incl P&S 39,375 130 1,495 46,430 185 284 244 571 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 41,856 NETINCOME 13,5791 27,237 26,430 Closing Bank Balan￿$ Community Account Business Money Manager 10,015 17,221 820 25,610 TOTAL BANK BALANCES 27,237 26,430 Examined and Verified by Gary Cox {Independent Examiner) GARY COX 4" May 2023