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2024-08-31-accounts

Raise Kids Work

Annual Trustees Report

& Financial Statements for the year ending August 31st 2024

Signed by : ____ (Trustee) Date : _5/6/2025_______

Raise Kids Work Trustees’ Report and Financial Statements

The Trustees are pleased to present their report and accounts for the period ending 31[st] August 2024, which have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (March 2005).

Public Benefit

The Trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit reporting. This report illustrates activities carried out in support of the public benefit requirement.

Reference and Administrative Information

Charity

Raise Kids Work

Charity Number

1179356

Trustees

Christopher Cate (Chair)

Vivien Aldred

Heather McLeen

Nick Mitchell

Director of Operations

Andrew Jones

Part-time Kids Ministry Assistant

Andrew Severn

Registered Address

35 Greenland Avenue, Wymondham

Administration and Finance

Felicity Jones

Banker HSBC

Independent Examiner Mr John Payne

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Structure and Organisation

Organisation

The constitution of Raise Kids Work is to serve children of the East Anglia area and beyond. To reach them with the gospel in a relevant way.

Trustee Appointments (from July 2024)

Carolyn Burn

Anthony Burn

Training

All Trustees, workers and volunteers are made aware of the policies and procedures put in place by Raise Kids Work. Training is provided as appropriate to ensure all are equipped to carry out their duties.

Related Organisations

RAISE KIDS WORK seeks to work in churches and schools in order to maximise opportunities for primary aged pupils, and to serve Christian organisations who look to deliver quality children’s work. It works with these bodies in different capacities agreed upon with each of them. RAISE KIDS WORK uses various facilities provided by these churches, schools and organisations and is very grateful for their support and co-operation.

Risk Management

The Trustees work with the Director of Operations to monitor the risks facing the charity.

They are responsible for keeping accounting records which show at any time with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity. They ensure that the reporting of financial matters is in line with the Charities Act 1993. They are responsible for the safeguarding of the assets and procedures that protect against fraud and other irregularities.

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Objectives and Activities

The objects of the CIO are: To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of faith in East Anglia and its environs and throughout the world for the benefit of Young People, in particular children by;

Achievements and Progress

For the period September 2023 – August 2024

PUZZLE PODS

In July 2024 it was noted that: Puzzle Pod One (including the pilots) had been running for c.15 months, an average of about one a month.

Puzzle Pod Two : In January 2024 funding was awarded from Just Sow for a second Pod and planning and creating began and development started.

In June RAISE went to a new school in Salhouse Primary working with Year 5/6’s and returned to Hopton on Sea in July for the Year 6’s.

OTHER SCHOOLS’ WORK

Big Story Day: at Brisley on 13 October 2023 with a giant jigsaw of the Old Testament. RAISE returned to Brisley for an Advent/Christmas themed prayer space on 24 November. There was a school vision day at Brisley on 19 January 2024 on the parable of the sower.

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RAISE also headed up a Walk through the Bible (every Tuesday for five weeks) at Rudham and Weasenham 2023.

West Earlham Infants: RAISE was able to come to the school for the first time. An Advent Assembly was held on 27 November 2023.

Christmas events started on 30 November 2023 at St Nicholas, Great Yarmouth.

520 children heard the Christmas story in 2023, the full Wonder and Mystery Christmas Experience in Easton and Hockering (214) the others (306) with Christmas in a Box.

Week commencing 11 December began with the Christmas Experience at Easton, a Christmas in a Box at Browick, Robert Kett on Wednesday and Cringleford on Friday, followed by Christmas in a Box at Great Witchingham and a half day Christmas Experience at Hockering, finishing on 19 December.

Easter: 446 children heard the story of Easter, 301 with the full Easter Experience (Morley, Tacolneston and Robert Kett) and 145 ) with Easter in a Box.

2024 - Vision Day – Rudham and Brisley: a School Vision Day was based on the story of the Parable of the Sower and was well received in these federated schools in January and March.

Assemblies: They continued at Hethersett, Morley, Tacolneston, Robert Kett Primary and three new schools – West Earlham Infant School and Yaxham Primary . During 2024 monthly assemblies also continued at Carleton Rode Primary School - themes were perserverance, responsibilty and moving on.

RAISE also returned to Morley and Tacolneston for an assembly on Truthfulness.

Miracles of Jesus Workshop: June 2024 at Robert Kett Primary School – a 1 ½ hour event repeated three times, once for each class – for 90 children. The general feedback was positive.

CHURCH WORK

MegaMix in partnership with HOPE church - returned at the end of September 2023 – the new theme for November and December 2023 was Get it, Got it, Good. Approx 30-45 children attend.

40 Year 3-6’s attend weekly. In early 2024 the theme was “in the kitchen”, looking at God’s provision, using the story of the widow of Zarephath (34 children) and in February it was “on the farm” using the Parable of the sower.

In 2024 Andy introduced “popcorn testimonies” where leaders “popped up” around the room talking about how God answered prayer. There were two more sessions in this school year and RAISE had been booked for the next one.

In July 24: themes included MegaMix on the Boat and At the Oscars. Megamix was returning in October.

Prayer and Encounter – Evening and Day School: RAISE led Prayer and Encounter Rooms for Hope Community Church’s School of Supernatural Life in June.

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Excel Church Weekend – Wales: a “Freedom” themed kids’ work weekend for the church at the end of May 2024. RAISE would have the POD available on Saturday afternoon.

FETE (“From Everywhere to Everywhere”) Regional Day: RAISE ran kids sessions in early March 2024 at Kings in Norwich.

The two Andy’s set up a prayer and encounter room at Letton Hall for the Youth Weekend Away in November 23 for 80 people.

Reboot Residential Weekend 2023: was excellent. There were 39 children. Andy’s children were junior leaders together with volunteers. Each person had a lanyard and received a new badge to remember each session as well as a memory item (a glass heart, a lions seal, a footprint and a little mirror).

Talk with Women’s Fellowship: on 17 October 2023. A small group; the session was well received. They promised a financial gift to RAISE.

In April, Andy and Nick attended the Diocese of Norwich “ One Big Day ” this was where we prepared our first exhibition stand showcasing Raise and the Puzzle Pod.

Thanksgiving: successfully took place on 13 April 2024

Wymonopoly : 9 families booked for the event on 8 June 2024 – and a number of those were completely new to Raise.

Andy went to the (Virtual Sunday School’s) Abound Family Camp with the Puzzle Pod and then led the kids work at the More Together Conference at the end of August in Ipswich (16[th] -19[th] August) using and adapting the Freedom themed work for c. 100+ 5-11s.

Lions: the journey with the Lions was scheduled to end in the autumn.

Work was progressing on the Website and on trademarking.

Trustees’ Away Day : took place in July.

Financial Matters

The Trustees receive a financial report from the administrator/treasurer and the Director of Operations at each Trustee’s Meeting. We have worked very hard at fundraising through the efforts of the Director of Operations especially through the Auction of Promises in November 2023.

The Trustees are extremely thankful to all the organisations and individuals who have supported the work of RAISE KIDS WORK through 2023-2024.

Salaries and working hours have been set and reviewed by the Trustees. This will be revisited again in the coming year.

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Finance Report

See attached IER summary

Reporting and Policies

The following Policies have been approved by Trustees

Raise Kids Work Policy for Safeguarding Children and Young People (Updated Annually) Raise Kids Work Volunteers Policy Raise Kids Work Child Protection Policy Statement (Updated annually) Raise Kids Work Code of Conduct Raise Kids Work Counter Bullying Policy Raise Kids Work Data Protection Policy Raise Kids Work Disciplinary Policy Raise Kids Work Equal Opportunities Policy Raise Kids Work Health and Safety Policy Raise Kids Work Reserves Policy Raise Kids Work Grievance Policy Raise Kids Work Lone Working Policy Raise Kids Work Short Term Sickness and Absence Management Policy Raise Kids Work Long Term Sickness and Absence Policy

Project Management

The project is managed on a daily basis by the Director of Operations, Andrew Jones. He manages the project and has overseen the work and a growing number of volunteers. The Director of Operations meets with the Trustees on a bimonthly basis to give written or verbal report of the work, submitting proposals for new initiatives. He also discusses the financial status of the project.

The Trustees are committed to supporting the Director of Operations, and taking action as required ensuring the effective and safe operation of the project.

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Summary

The Trustees are committed to the Christian ethos of the project and its charitable objects. They hold the project in prayer and manage the project by overseeing the legal and financial obligations.

The following table shows the projects current activities, and the approximate number of children involved.

Raise Kids Work Activities children Volunteers Frequency
Walk through the Bible – New Testament lessons. 47 0 weekly (for 5
weeks)
Assemblies – regularly going into schools presenting Collective
Worship		 1394 0 over the year
Christmas in a Box / Christmas Experience 520 12 annually
Easter in a Box / Easter Experience 446 10 annually
Church kids clubs 40 12 monthly
School Vision Days 153 0 once
Experience Days / Miracles Workshop in schools 168 0 once
Prayer and Encounter Rooms (for adults and young people) 80 60 once
Church Residential Kids Work/ REBOOT Residential 60 20 once
Puzzle Pod - Abound Family Camp 95 2 once
More Together Church Festival Kids Work 150 16 once
Puzzle Pod (schools) 219 0 once
3372 132 Totals

Summary

2023/24 saw the continuing presence we have in a number of schools and also further development of the Escape Room/Puzzle Pod. This has been greatly supported by the Director of Operations. The Puzzle Pod has been used in a number of settings; this has been encouraged by the Lions, with their ongoing mentoring and support. They continue to be a catalyst in the use of the Puzzle Pod and the development of Raise’s objectives and aims. The funding from Just Sow for the second Puzzle Pod was gratefully received and work on the Second Pod is well under way.

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We continue to work towards expanding our supporters’ base further and are thankful for all the support and encouragement we receive; volunteers continue to be a key part of the project.

Raise Kids Work continues to move towards achieving its medium term aims and objectives. The single biggest challenge is to have the funding to scale up the charity. With limited staffing we need to utilise their skills to best effect. Therefore, additional volunteers would help relieve some of the burden from the Director of Operations.

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For the period
from		 01/09/2023
Period start date		 To 31/08/2024
Period end date
Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
4,776
3,586
21,434
6,259
0
0
213
5,432
0
1,685
43,385
-
-
43,385		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
13,600
13,600
-
-
13,600		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
-
4,776
3,586
21,434
6,259
-
-
213
5,432
13,600
1,685
56,985		 Last year
to the nearest £
Bids -
Gift Aid 4,776 3,272
Church Work Donations 3,586 4,255
Donations 21,434 23,654
Schools Work Donations 6,259 4,572
Training 0 0
Investment interest 0 0
MISC 213 411
Fundraising 5,432 363
Grant 0 5,400
Weekend Away (Reboot) 1,685 2,425
43,385 44,352
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - -
Sub total - - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
44,352

Net Salaries		 25,452 3,600 29,052 21,228
Tax & NI 3,874 3,874 3,746
Pension 1,784 1,784 1,508
Payroll 420 420 425
Events(mainlyfundraising) 224 224 11
Church Work Expenses 1,313 1,313 468
School Work Expenses 1,519 1,519 1,187
Mission 0 -
Travel 2,158 2,158 1,590
Training 802 802 389
Resources & Equipment 286 634 920 1,905
Expenses - 74
Office Supplies 722 722 1,512
Rent 3,000 3,000 3,000
Insurance 670 670 669
Weekend Away (Reboot) 2,811 2,811 300
misc includes CCPAS & bank charges 374 374 890
**Sub total ** 45,409 4,234 - 49,643 38,902
-
-
-
4,234
9,366
1,681
11,047
A4 Asset and investment
purchases (see table)
, -
-
**Sub total ** - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
38,902
- 2,024 9,366 -
7,342		 5,450
11,829 1,681 13,510 8,060
9,805 11,047 - 20,852 13,510

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

05/06/2025

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf
of all the trustees
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B1 Cash funds		 Details
Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
HSBC Current
HSBC Saver Account
Details
Signature		 Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
11,829 1,681 -
0 -
-
9,805 11,047 -
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
When due
(optional)
Date of
approval

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

05/06/2025

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name Raise Kids Work members of

On accounts for the year 31[st] August 2024 Charity no 1179356 ended (if any)

Set out on pages 1 and 2

(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,

to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examiner’s statement by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention .

Signed: ~~ohn Pa ne J y~~ Name: John Payne

Date: 22nd May 2025

May 2015

IER

Relevant professional ACMA qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 35 Henby Way Norwich NR7 0LD Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.

May 2015

IER