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2023-07-31-accounts

Bibles for Children (Founded 1997) ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR 1 AUGUST 2022[to ] 31 JULY 2023

Registered CIO Charity No. 1187754 (England & Wales) and SC050350 (Scotland) and recognised as a Section 167 charity in Northern Ireland

26 YEARS OF BIBLE GIVING

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT for the year ending 31 July 2023

The 26th year of work of Bibles for Children was a challenging one which may have been due, in part, to the lingering effects of the covid pandemic in schools and the number of strikes by teachers throughout the year. Due to the charity’s distributor, Marston Book Services, moving its stocks to a new warehouse in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire as a result of a merger, there was some disruption and delays in the supply of Bibles to schools in the latter part of the year. Forty Six new schools received first time presentations of Bibles and were added to the charity’s data base. The number of schools receiving follow-on presentations was 375 and 16 schools received restart presentations. 26,459 Bibles were presented to children and their teachers. Since the charity was established in June 1997, over 710,600 Bibles have been given to children in nearly 2,500 schools.

To meet the on-going demand for Bibles from schools, further large printings of all the Bibles presented were carried out during the year, including 3,000 copies of Beibl y Plant, the Welsh language edition of The Children’s Bible. This was due to the demand from Welsh speaking schools as a result of the work of the charity’s Associate in Wales, Mrs Janet Hawking and her team of workers. The Trustees had to face significant increased costs both in printing and distribution. However, with bulk deliveries to some areas and small consignments of Bibles being despatched from Timsbury, savings were made and the Trustees were able to maintain the present sponsorships at their existing levels for a further year.

During the year Mrs Ena Hudson, wife of the Chairman and Secretary to the Charity, sadly had to resign for health reasons. The Trustees thanked her for all her hard work and diligent service over 26 years and she was presented with an appropriate gift. A new Minutes Secretary, Mrs Marion Miller, has been appointed.

Recent years have seen the setting up of Academy Trusts of Primary Schools, each Trust embracing a number of schools. In its 27th year the Trustees have decided to give emphasis to schools within these trusts, especially if some schools within the trusts are already using Bibles for Children for their Bible resources.

One of the charity’s helpers in Wales, Robyn Welsby, has originated two work books in the form of puzzle books on stories and events in the Old and New Testaments for use by children in Years 5 and 6 (and 7 in Scotland and Northern Ireland). In its 27th year the Trustees have decided to take these on board and print a quantity of each to offer to children in those year groups when they receive their Bibles. The books will help children to a greater understanding of the Bible in their studies. The Trustees have also engaged the parttime services of a Communication Specialist, Bob Northey, to revise and up-date all the charity’s presentation procedures including improvements to the website to enhance effective communication.

None of the foregoing would have been possible without financial support. I wish to express my personal thanks and that of the Trustees to all the charitable trusts, churches and private individuals whose help has been so vital in the expansion of the work to all parts of the United Kingdom. We prayerfully ask that this support will continue.

The accounts have been prepared on the accruals basis and independently examined according to the requirements of the Charity Commission and the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator by Paxton Independent Examiners.

Ted Hudson BEM Founder/Chairman, Bibles for Children

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REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION of BIBLES

across the U.K. to 31 July 2023 across the U.K. to 31st July 2023

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Schools: 122
Bibles: 19,669
Schools: 19
Bibles: 4,393
Schools: 310
Bibles: 84,981 Schools: 224
Bibles: 49,297
Schools: 408
Bibles: 132,324
Schools: 124
Bibles: 32,330 Schools: 327
Bibles: 126,975
Schools: 376
Bibles: 81,641
Schools: 190
Bibles: 53,890
Schools: 335
Bibles: 116,753
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Details of the Bibles presented The Children’s Bible

Nearly 300 stories from the Bible written for young children by Anne de Graaf and beautifully illustrated by José Pérez Montero. Designed to give children in Key Stages 1 and 2 in Primary Schools the best possible introduction to the Bible.

Rainbow Good News Bible

The complete Rainbow Good News Bible is translated into simple everyday language and is widely used in schools. Particularly suitable for pupils in Year 6.

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BIBLE PRESENTATIONS August 2022 to July 2023

Unless stated otherwise, all schools listed are Primary Schools or Academies. The figures are the numbers of Bibles given to pupils and their teachers at each school.

FIRST TIME PRESENTATIONS

FIRST TIME PRESENTA
Birmingham St. Maria Goretti Catholic, Preston 141
St. Ambrose Barlow Catholic, Leeds
Hall Green 155 St. Joseph's Catholic, Pudsey 235
Buckinghamshire London - Ealing
Hawridge & Cholesbury CE, Chesham 156 St. Mary's CE, Southall 117
Central Bedfordshire London - Enfield
Sutton CE Lower 49 St. Edmund's Catholic, Edmondton 297
Coventry London - Merton
Walsgrave CE 325 Ursuline Preparatory, Wimbledon 106
Darlington London - Richmond upon Thames
St. Bede's Catholic 256 St. Richard's CE, Ham 140
Doncaster NORTHERN IRELAND
Rossington St. Michael's CE 270 Fourtowns, Ballymena 183
Dorset Nottingham
St. Michael's CE, Lyme Regis 94 Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic 155
Dudley Nottinghamshire
Fairhaven, Stourbridge 237 All Saints CE Infant & Nursery,
Essex Sutton-in-Ashfield 32
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic, Lowdham CE, Nottingham 157
Chelmsford 163 Sandwell
Gloucestershire St. John's CE, Wednesbury 155
Blockley CE, Moreton in Marsh 105 St. Paul's CE, Tipton 152
St. Joseph's Catholic, Stonehouse 129 SCOTLAND: Dundee
Lancashire St. Mary's RC, Lochee 298
Fulwood St. Peter's CE, Preston 172 Staffordshire
St. Augustine's Catholic, Preston 208 St. John's CE, Stoke-on-Trent 145

St. Nicholas CE First, Wolverhampton 195 Suffolk

Great Waldingfield CE, Sudbury 153 Lakenheath Community, Brandon 154 Otley, Ipswich 60 Swindon St. Catherine's Catholic, Upper Stratton 162 Telford and Wrekin St. Matthew's CE, Donnington Wood 207 WALES: Carmarthenshire Ysgol Y Fro Llangyndeyrn, Kidwelly 26 WALES: Neath Port Talbot Abbey, Neath 289 Blaenbaglan, Port Talbot 201 Blaenhonddan, Neath 160 Bryncoch CiW, Neath 132 Coedffranc, Neath 267 Gnoll, Neath 236 YGG Tyle'r Ynn, Briton Ferry 146 Warwickshire

All Saints CE, Nuneaton 154 Long Itchington CE, Southam 154 The Canons CE, Bedworth 465 Wiltshire St. Edmund's Catholic, Calne 157 St. George's Catholic, Warminster 124

8,074 pupils and their teachers received a personal Bible in the 46 new schools which joined us this year.

- RE START PRESENTATIONS

Ceredigion St. Mary's Catholic, Bradley Stoke 160 Pembrey, Burry Port 154 Llangeitho, Tregaron 19 Stockton-on-Tees Ysgol Gynradd Pontiets, Llanelli 26 Cheshire West and Chester Wynyard CE, Billingham 279 WALES: Neath Port Talbot Grosvenor Park CE, Chester 155 Suffolk Cilffriw, Neath 148 North Somerset Old Newton CE, Stowmarket 87 Sandfields, Port Talbot 204 St. Joseph's Catholic, Portishead 86 Swindon WALES: Pembrokeshire SCOTLAND: Western Isles Holy Cross Catholic 310 Narberth 216 Breasclete, Isle of Lewis 28 WALES: Carmarthenshire South Gloucestershire Bancffosfelen, Llanelli 37 Christ Church Hanham CE, Bristol 245 Hendy, Pontarddulais 125

2,309 pupils and their teachers received a personal Bible in the 16 schools using the ‘Re-Start Scheme’ this year.

Delighted children holding their Children’s Bibles.

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BIBLE PRESENTATIONS August 2022 to July 2023 Unless stated otherwise, all schools listed are Primary Schools or Academies. The figures are the numbers of Bibles given to pupils at each school.

- FOLLOW ON PRESENTATIONS

Barnsley

St. Bartholomew's CE, Tring 31 St. Cuthbert Mayne RC Junior, Hemel Hempstead 120 St. Mary's CE, Berkhamsted 27 St. Michael's CE, St. Albans 30 St. Paul's CE, Chipperfield, Kings Langley 43 St. Paul's CE, Hunton Bridge,

Devon

Barnsley Devon St. Bartholomew's CE, Tring 31
Jump 34 South Molton United CE 30 St. Cuthbert Mayne RC Junior,
The Ellis CE, Hemingfield 30 St. Budeaux Foundation CE Junior, Hemel Hempstead 120
Bath and N.E. Somerset Plymouth 24 St. Mary's CE, Berkhamsted 27
Bathwick St. Mary Church, Bath 34 St. Martin's CE, Exeter 64 St. Michael's CE, St. Albans 30
Chew Stoke Church, Bristol 30 St. Michael's, Newton Abbot 122 St. Paul's CE, Chipperfield,
Farmborough Church, Bath 32 Doncaster Kings Langley 43
Farrington Gurney CE, Bristol 21 St. John the Baptist CE, Mexborough 86 St. Paul's CE, Hunton Bridge,
Marksbury CE, Bath 25 St. Oswald's CE 43 Kings Langley 31
Paulton Infant, Bristol 64 Dorset Swing Gate First, Berkhamsted 43
Peasedown St. John, Bath 66 Milton-on-Stour, Gillingham 20 Tudor, Hemel Hempstead 100
Shoscombe Church, Bath 27 St. Mary the Virgin CE, Gillingham 28 Westbrook Hay Prep,
St. John's CE, Keynsham 58 Dudley Hemel Hempstead 100
St. Julian's Church, Wellow 31 St. Chad's Catholic, Sedgley 60 Kent
St. Mary's CE, Timsbury 41 St. Joseph's Catholic 64 Harrietsham CE, Maidstone 35
St. Michael's Junior Church, Bath 40 East Riding of Yorkshire St. James CE, Tunbridge Wells 90
St. Philip's CE, Bath 80 Skirlaugh CE, Hull 80 St. Paul's Cray CE, Orpington 31
Weston All Saints CE, Bath 90 South Cave CE, Brough 42 Lancashire
Birmingham East Sussex Altham St. James CE, Accrington 10
Corpus Christi Catholic, Stechford 60 St. Andrew's CE Infants, Eastbourne 87 Aughton Christ Church CE, Ormskirk 30
Bournemouth, Christchurch Essex Aughton St. Michael's CE, Ormskirk 30
and Poole Blackmore, Ingatestone 27 Balladen, Rossendale 32
Bishop Aldhelm's CE, Poole 90 Churchgate CE, Harlow 49 Baxenden St. John's CE, Accrington 30
St. Walburga's RC, Bournemouth 30 Farnham CE, Bishop's Stortford 4 Hippings Methodist, Accrington 60
Bradford Feering CE, Colchester 17 Holy Trinity CE, Burnley 30
Baildon CE, Shipley 60 Holy Cross Catholic, Harlow 66 Melling St. Wilfrid CE, Carnforth 10
St. Clare's Catholic 111 Holy Trinity CE, Halstead 61 Rishton Methodist, Blackburn 28
Buckinghamshire Hutton All Saints' CE, Brentwood 33 St. Andrew's CE, Preston 122
Cheddington, Leighton Buzzard 63 Ingrave Johnstone CE, Brentwood 33 St. Bede CE, Bolton 90
Dagnall CE, Berkhamsted 25 Rickling CE, Saffron Walden 13 St. James' CE, Clitheroe 131
Westcott CE, Aylesbury 16 St. Andrew's CE, Halstead 35 St. John's CE, Burnley 64
Calderdale St. Helen's Catholic Infant, Brentwood 90 St. Mary's CE, Rossendale 61
Norland CE, Sowerby Bridge 10 St. Joseph's Catholic, Harwich 34 St. Paul's CE, Accrington 47
St. Mary's CE J&I, Sowerby Bridge 15 St. Katherine's CE, Canvey Island 60 St. Paul's CE, Rossendale 81
Central Bedfordshire St. Peter's CE, South Brentwood 122 St. Wilfrid's CE, Lancaster 35
Marston Moreteyne, Bedford 115 Hampshire St. Wulstan's & St. Edmund's Catholic,
Cheshire East St. Mary's Catholic, Gosport 58 Fleetwood 38
Bosley St. Mary's CE, Macclesfield 3 Hertfordshire The Willows Catholic, Preston 30
Wincle CE, Macclesfield 19 Aycliffe Drive, Hemel Hempstead 88 Trinity CE/Methodist, Skelmersdale 34
Cheshire West and Chester Bishop Wood Junior, Tring 115 Leeds
Helsby Hillside, Frodsham 33 Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead 117 St. Joseph's Catholic, Pudsey 45
Hoole CE, Chester 110 Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead 60 Leicester
Lower Peover CE, Knutsford 53 Brockswood, Hemel Hempstead 60 Holy Cross 60
Norley CE, Frodsham 15 Chambersbury, Hemel Hempstead 62 St. Patrick's Catholic 58
St. Chad's CE, Winsford 37 Chaulden Junior, Hemel Hempstead 79 Leicestershire
Cornwall Countess Anne, Hatfield 32 Bishop Ellis Catholic, Leicester 54
Grade-Ruan CE, Helston 20 Dundale, Tring 52 Fleckney CE, Leicester 66
County Durham Gade Valley, Hemel Hempstead 60 Gilmorton Chandler CE, Lutterworth 31
Gainford CE, Darlington 17 Galley Hill, Hemel Hempstead 110 Great Bowden, Market Harborough 18
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic, George Street, Hemel Hempstead 50 Measham CE, Swadlincote 58
Esh Winning 15 Grove Road, Tring 29 Snarestone CE, Swadlincote 14
St. Joseph's Catholic, Ushaw Moor 14 Hobbs Hill Wood, Hemel Hempstead 120 South Kilworth CE, Lutterworth 22
St. Patrick's Catholic, Langley Moor 15 Hobletts Manor Junior, St. Cuthbert's CE, Leicester 53
Cumberland Hemel Hempstead 110 St. Margaret's CE, Nuneaton 35
All Saints' CE, Cockermouth 58 Holtsmere End Junior, St. Mary's CE, Hinckley 47
Gosforth CE, Seascale 18 Hemel Hempstead 121 St. Peter & St. Paul CE, Leicester 60
Derby Leverstock Green CE, Hemel Hempstead 54 Swinford CE, Lutterworth 40
St. George's Catholic, Littleover 60 Our Lady Catholic, Welwyn Garden City 30 Waltham-on-the-Wolds CE,
Derbyshire Pixies Hill, Hemel Hempstead 61 Melton Mowbray 12
All Saints Catholic, Old Glossop 13 Potten End CE, Berkhamsted 63 Lincolnshire
Egginton, Derby 40 Sarratt CE, Rickmansworth 16 Ancaster CE, Grantham 26
Melbourne Junior, Derby 125 South Hill, Hemel Hempstead 115 Barrowby CE, Grantham 70

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- FOLLOW ON PRESENTATIONS continued

Brown's CE, Sleaford 12 Denton CE, Grantham 10 Digby CE, Lincoln 12 Frances Olive Anderson CE,

Yatton CE Junior, Bristol 75

St. Mary's Catholic, Marple Bridge 30 Stoke-on-Trent

North Yorkshire

Bolton-on-Swale St. Mary's CE, Richmond 45

Our Lady's Catholic, Fenton 40

Suffolk

Croft CE, Darlington 12 Danby CE, Whitby 4 Egton CE, Whitby 10 Kirk Smeaton CE, Pontefract 10 North Stainley CE, Ripon 8 Settrington All Saints' CE, Malton 29

Gainsborough 20 Gonerby Hill Foot CE, Grantham 45 Great Ponton CE, Grantham 15 Halton Holegate CE, Spilsby 26 Harlaxton CE, Grantham 30 Leasingham St. Andrew's CE, Sleaford 31 Long Bennington CE, Newark 45 Marston Thorold's Charity CE, Grantham 10 National CE Junior, Grantham 70 Navenby CE, Lincoln 75 North Hykeham All Saints CE, Lincoln 27 Rauceby CE, Sleaford 32 Ropsley CE, Grantham 19 Ruskington Chestnut Street CE, Sleaford 25 St. Anne's CE, Grantham 30 St. Botolph's CE, Sleaford 60 St. Mary's Catholic, Grantham 23 St. Michael's CE, Louth 45 St. Sebastian's CE, Grantham 23

All Saints CE, Newmarket 90 Gunton, Lowestoft 50 Witnesham, Ipswich 16

Surrey

Ewhurst CE Infant, Cranleigh 26 Holy Trinity Junior, Guildford 96 Wakefield

St. Stephen's Catholic, Skipton 15 NORTHERN IRELAND

St. Joseph's Catholic, Pontefract 30

WALES: Blaenau Gwent

Ballykeel, Ballymena 60 Fane Street, Belfast 60 Portglenone, Ballymena 24

St. Mary's CiW, Ebbw Vale 35 WALES: Carmarthenshire Abergwili, Carmarthen 7

Northumberland

Harbottle CE First, Morpeth 6 Hugh Joicey CE First,

Burry Port, Burry Port 65 Cae'r Felin, Pencader 27 Dafen, Llanelli 27 Laugharne CiW, Carmarthen 32 Llangennech Junior, Llanelli 150 Llangunnor, Carmarthen 6 Llanmiloe, Carmarthen 3 Myrddin, Carmarthen 32 Nantgaredig, Carmarthen 29 Old Road, Llanelli 37 Pentip CiW, Llanelli 29 Penygaer, Llanelli 44 Pwll, Llanelli 16 Swiss Valley, Llanelli 35 Talley, Llandeilo 17 Ysgol Bancyfelin, Carmarthen 21 Ysgol Beca, Clynderwen 5 Ysgol Bro Brynach, Whitland 14 Ysgol Bryn Teg, Llanelli 54 Ysgol Brynsaron, Llyndysul 6 Ysgol Cefneithin, Llanelli 18 Ysgol Cwrt Henri, Carmarthen 13 Ysgol Ffairfach, Llandeilo 26 Ysgol Gorslas, Llanelli 44 Ysgol Griffiths Jones, St. Clears 6 Ysgol Gymraeg Brynsierfel, Llanelli 25 Ysgol Gymraeg Dewi Sant, Llanelli 56 Ysgol Hafodwenog, Carmarthen 16 Ysgol Llangain, Carmarthen 19 Ysgol Llansteffan, Carmarthen 21 Ysgol Rhys Prichard, Llandovery 58 Ysgol y Bynea, Llanelli 25 Ysgol y Ddwylan, Newcastle Emlyn 63 Ysgol Y Felin, Llanelli 55 WALES: Ceredigion Penparc, Aberteifi 15 Ysgol Bro Pedr, Lampeter 59 Ysgol Bro Teifi, Llandysul 36 Ysgol Cenarth, Newcastle Emlyn 15 Ysgol Gynradd Llechryd, Cardigan 7 Ysgol Rhos Helyg, Aberystwyth 13 Ysgol T. Llew Jones, Llandysul 14 Ysgol y Dderi, Lampeter 12 WALES: Conwy Ysgol Cystennin, Colwyn Bay 14 WALES: Flintshire Ysgol y Llan, Holywell 16 WALES: Neath Port Talbot St. Joseph's Catholic Junior, Port Talbot 37 St. Therese's Catholic, Port Talbot 27 Tonnau, Neath 55

Berwick-upon-Tweed 8 Longhoughton CE, Alnwick 45

Nottinghamshire

Selston CE Infant, Nottingham 18 St. Peter's Cross Keys CE, Newark 25 Oldham

London - Barnet

St. John's CE, Friern Barnet 30 London - Bromley

Holy Trinity CE, Dobcross 30 Oxfordshire

St. Joseph's Catholic 68 London - Haringey

St. Amand's Catholic, Wantage 25 Peterborough William Law CE, Werrington 80 Rotherham St. Alban's CE, Wickersley 63 Salford

St. Paul's & All Hallows Infant, Tottenham 90

London - Havering

St. Edward's CE 260

London - Hounslow

London - Hounslow St. Andrew's Methodist, Manchester 30 Ysgol Beca, Clynderwen 5 Our Lady & St. John's Catholic, St. Paul's CE, Manchester 28 Ysgol Bro Brynach, Whitland 14 Brentford 31 Sefton Ysgol Bryn Teg, Llanelli 54 London - Islington Ainsdale St. John's CE, Southport 30 Ysgol Brynsaron, Llyndysul 6 St. Mary Magdalene 50 St. John's CE, Southport 28 Ysgol Cefneithin, Llanelli 18 London - Tower Hamlets Sheffield Ysgol Cwrt Henri, Carmarthen 13 St. John's CE, Bethnal Green 29 Emmanuel Junior, Waterthorpe 40 Ysgol Ffairfach, Llandeilo 26 Medway Solihull Ysgol Gorslas, Llanelli 44 St. John's CE Infant, Chatham 35 Our Lady of Compassion Catholic, Ysgol Griffiths Jones, St. Clears 6 Newcastle upon Tyne Olton 96 Ysgol Gymraeg Brynsierfel, Llanelli 25 Christ Church CE, Shieldfield 15 Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic, Ysgol Gymraeg Dewi Sant, Llanelli 56 Norfolk Shirley 140 Ysgol Hafodwenog, Carmarthen 16 Filby, Great Yarmouth 31 Somerset Ysgol Llangain, Carmarthen 19 Fleggburgh CE, Great Yarmouth 15 Bishop Henderson CE, Taunton 64 Ysgol Llansteffan, Carmarthen 21 Hemblington, Blofield Heath 16 Brent Knoll CE, Highbridge 35 Ysgol Rhys Prichard, Llandovery 58 Martham, Great Yarmouth 40 Creech St. Michael CE, Taunton 88 Ysgol y Bynea, Llanelli 25 Mulbarton, Norwich 80 High Ham CE, Langport 26 Ysgol y Ddwylan, Newcastle Emlyn 63 Old Catton Junior, Norwich 60 Kingston St. Mary CE, Taunton 27 Ysgol Y Felin, Llanelli 55 Ormesby Village Junior, Great Yarmouth 84 Rockwell Green CE, Wellington 20 WALES: Ceredigion Taverham CE Junior, Norwich 220 Shepton Beauchamp Church, Ilminster 8 Penparc, Aberteifi 15 North Lincolnshire St. Louis RC, Frome 26 Ysgol Bro Pedr, Lampeter 59 Belton All Saints CE, Doncaster 63 St. Mary's CE, Bridgwater 6 Ysgol Bro Teifi, Llandysul 36 Haxey CE, Doncaster 52 St. Vigor & St. John Church, Radstock 34 Ysgol Cenarth, Newcastle Emlyn 15 Westwoodside CE, Doncaster 39 South Gloucestershire Ysgol Gynradd Llechryd, Cardigan 7 Winterton CE Infants', Scunthorpe 50 Christ Church CE Junior, Bristol 68 Ysgol Rhos Helyg, Aberystwyth 13 Wootton St. Andrew's CE, Ulceby 25 St. Paul's Catholic, Yate 60 Ysgol T. Llew Jones, Llandysul 14 North Northamptonshire Wick CE, Bristol 36 Ysgol y Dderi, Lampeter 12 Denfield Park, Rushden 60 South Tyneside WALES: Conwy Finedon Mulso CE Junior, St. Gregory's Catholic, South Shields 30 Ysgol Cystennin, Colwyn Bay 14 Wellingborough 50 St. Helens WALES: Flintshire Isham CE, Kettering 15 St. Aidan's CE, Wigan 29 Ysgol y Llan, Holywell 16 Ringstead CE, Kettering 9 St. Mary & St. Thomas CE 29 WALES: Neath Port Talbot St. Mary's CE, Kettering 38 Staffordshire St. Joseph's Catholic Junior, Port Talbot 37 St. Peter's CE, Wellingborough 73 Needwood CE, Burton-upon-Trent 28 St. Therese's Catholic, Port Talbot 27 Titchmarsh CE, Kettering 25 St. Chad's CE, Lichfield 40 Tonnau, Neath 55 Weldon CE, Corby 68 St. Mary & St. Chad First, Stafford 33 WALES: Pembrokeshire Whitefriars, Rushden 60 St. Mary's CE First, Uttoxeter 55 Cleddau Reach, Haverfordwest 12 North Somerset Yoxall St. Peter's CE, Burton-on-Trent 19 Coastlands (St.Ishmael's base), Court de Wyck CE, Bristol 20 Stockport Haverfordwest 12 Dundry CE, Bristol 13 All Saints' CE, Marple 31 Cosheston, Pembroke Dock 31

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- FOLLOW ON PRESENTATIONS continued

Croesgoch, Haverfordwest 6 Christchurch CiW 40 West Sussex
Eglwyswrw, Crymych 17 Cila 31 St. Mary's CE, Pulborough 32
Golden Grove, Pembroke 77 Craigfelen, Clydach 32 Westmoreland and Furness
Goodwick 36 Glais 29 Church Walk CE, Ulverston 13
Johnston, Haverfordwest 63 Morriston 25 Coniston CE 5
Mary Immaculate Catholic, Pengelli, Grovesend 32 Dalton St. Mary's CE 60
Haverfordwest 17 Plasmarl 42 Penny Bridge CE, Ulverston 10
Milford Haven, Milford Haven 75 St. Illtyd's RC, Bon y Maen 30 Levens CE, Kendal 6
Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock 90 St. Joseph's Cathedral, Greenhill 65 Morland Area CE, Penrith
29
Pennar, Pembroke Dock 78 St. Joseph's Catholic, Clydach 25 Pennington CE, Ulverston 25
Puncheston, Haverfordwest 30 Ysgol Crug Clas, Dyfatty 4 Wigan
Saundersfoot 29 Walsall Westleigh St. Paul's CE, Leigh 30
Spittal, Haverfordwest 17 Holy Trinity CE, Clayhanger 60 Wiltshire
St. Aidan's, Haverfordwest 20 Warrington Forest and Sandridge CE, Melksham 70
St. Francis Catholic, Milford Haven 32 Grappenhall St. Wilfrid's CE 57 Rushall CE, Pewsey 24
St. Mark's CiW, Haverfordwest 34 Warwickshire Windsor and Maidenhead
St. Teilo's Catholic, Tenby 21 Woodside CE, Atherstone 30 St. Francis Catholic, Ascot 55
Stepaside, Kilgetty 29 West Northamptonshire Trinity St. Stephen CE First, Windsor 30
Tenby CiW, Tenby 78 Brackley CE Junior 65 Wirral
Wolfscastle, Haverfordwest 14 Clipston Endowed, Market Harborough 30 Christ Church Moreton CE 50
Ysgol Bro Ingli, Newport 12 Croughton All Saints CE, Brackley 62 Wokingham
Ysgol Cilgerran, Cardigan 48 East Haddon CE, Northampton 25 St. Sebastian's CE 32
Ysgol Clydau, Llanfyrnach 9 Little Houghton CE, Northampton 22 Worcestershire
Ysgol Gynradd Llandudoch, Aberteifi 20 Newbottle & Charlton CE, Banbury 14 Alvechurch CE Middle 120
Ysgol Llanychllwydog, Fishguard 3 Staverton CE, Daventry 15 Crown Meadow First, Alvechurch 60
Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi - Non Campus, Welford Sibbertoft and Sulby, York
St. David's 42 Northampton 31 St. Barnabas' CE, York 18
WALES: Swansea Weston Favell CE, Northampton 60

16,078 pupils received a personal Bible in the 375 schools using the "Follow-on Scheme" this year

Typical Comments from Teacher’s Letters

We have received our Bibles and they are absolutely beautiful. Here at St Joseph's we can't express our thanks enough to you for providing this wonderful resource.

H H H H H H

I am heartened to see children of all ages choosing independently to look at and read their Bibles during Silent Reading time or throughout the day.

H H H H H H

I am delighted to report back that the school has benefited enormously from your very generous donation of Bibles. Pupils are thrilled to have their very own Bible in class and choose to read them regularly.

H H H H H H

The children were absolutely delighted to receive their very own Bible complete with presentation label. The Bibles will be kept in school for the duration of the child's time with us and then taken home at the end to keep.

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To the Trustees of Bibles for Children (‘the CIO’)

CIO Registration: 1187754 (England & Wales) and SC050350 (Scotland)

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31 July 2023 Year to Year to

INCOMING RESOURCES
Donations - Not Gift Aided
Donations - In kind (Bibles)
Donations - Gift Aided
Gift Aid
Sponsorship - First Presentations
Sponsorship - Follow-on and Re-start Presentations
Fundraising
Bank Interest
Total incoming resources
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Printing of Bibles
Printing of Presentation labels, brochures, etc.
Purchase of cards & goods for resale
Storage and Insurance of Bibles
Carriage of Bibles
Governance
Management and Administration
Total outgoing resources
NET OUTGOING/INCOMING RESOURCES
Total assets brought forward from previous year
TOTAL ASSETS CARRIED FORWARD TO FOLLOWING YEAR

Note
1, 2
1, 3
1
1		 £
57,803
0
5,916
1,479
4,567
94,278
148
899
165,090
90,585
2,381
0
6,380
17,471
300
38,569
155,686
9,404
206,696
216,100

Year to
31/07/2023		 Year to
31/07/2022
£

47,458
0
9,846
2,461
6,526
111,619

191

159
178,260

119,679

2,680

0

6,691
18,679
300

32,202
180,231
-1,971

208,667
206,696

Note 1 Basis of Preparation

Basis of accounting — These accounts have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities published on 16 July 2014, the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective January 2015) and the Charities Act 2011 and Charities and Trustees Investment (Scotland) Act 2005. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.

Fixed assets — There are no fixed assets.

Management and Administration costs — Management and administration costs relate to postage, printing, stationery and general costs of administering the trust.

Payments to Trustees — Our paid Treasurer was appointed a Trustee on 12 March 2019. Payments to her during the current financial period, solely for her work as a Treasurer, amounted to £15,563.74.

Trustees Expenses — The Trustees and Associates give all their time free of charge and only claim reimbursement of receipted amounts spent personally and directly on postal charges, stationery, travel expenses and telephone charges.

Unrestricted Funds — All receipts and payments relate to the general unrestricted funds.

Fundraising and Publicity costs — Fundraising and publicity costs are the direct costs of fundraising events.

Cash deposits — All cash deposits are held in the unrestricted general funds.

Bibles for Presentation — Bibles for presentation are Bibles held at the year end that will be distributed within the next year and are stated at cost.

Stocks — Stocks are cards and goods for sale which are held at the year end and are stated at cost.

Governance — As all matters relating to Governance are dealt with by the Trustees, there are no financial implications for the charity apart from the charge made by the Independent Examiner.

Information Technology — Includes the costs of computer equipment, software and maintenance.

Note 2
Governance –Fees for examination of the accounts
Independent Examiner’s fees for reporting on the accounts
Note 3
Management and Administration costs
Staff remuneration
Information Technology
Stationery and ink cartridges
Advertising
Travel & Accommodation
Postage
Reference books and CDs
Telephone & Fax
Total Management and Administration costs
Note
1
1		 £
£
300 300
34,768 28,656
165
900
690
488
0
0
389
276
2,097
1,412
0
0
460
470
38,569 32,202
Year to
31/07/2023
Year to
31/07/2022

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BALANCE SHEET as at 31 July 2023

CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank
Petty cash
Bibles for presentation (English)
Bibles for presentation (Welsh)
Goods for sale
Debtors
Gift Aid due from HMRC
Input VAT less Output VAT due
Total current assets
CREDITORS:Amounts falling due within one year
Suppliers: Outstanding invoices
Hemel Hempstead Fund
St. Albans Fund
Tring Fund
West Wales Fund
Total current liabilities
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors amounts falling due after one year
NET ASSETS
ASSETS OF THE CHARITY
Unrestricted
TOTAL ASSETS CARRIED FORWARD TO FOLLOWING YEAR

Note
1
1
1		 151,415
8,047
 2015 2014
£
£
60,589 127,118
20
20
159,462
72,745
0
0
10,392
17,287
1,479
2,461
1,393
1,958
233,335 221,589
6,914 4,671
3,648
2,806
103
308
4
1,185
6,566 5,923
17,235
14,893
216,100
206,696
0
0
216,100 206,696
216,100 206,696
216,100 206,696
Year to
31/07/2023
Year to
31/07/2022

These accounts were approved by the Trustees at their meeting on 12th September 2023 and signed on their behalf by the Chairman, Ted Hudson BEM

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GOVERNANCE

Going concern – With the current level of cash and stock resources, together with the ongoing and expected future contributions from its supporters, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity can continue in its current mode of operation for the foreseeable future. They continue to believe that the "Going concern" basis of accounting is appropriate in preparing the annual financial statements.

Risk assessment – The Trustees have identified the major risks to which the charity is exposed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks. These will be reviewed annually or earlier if the need arises.

Policies – Safeguarding, Data Protection, Conflict of Interest, and Covid-19 – Risk Management Policies have been reviewed and approved by the Trustees. They are displayed on the charity’s website www.biblesforchildren.org.uk and hard copies can be obtained by emailing bibles4children2@aol.com .

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TRUSTEES

Ted Hudson BEM – Founder and Chairman of Bibles for Children

Trained as a librarian in Leeds in the 1940’s. Moved into bookselling in 1950 in Leeds, then Chester and in 1973 in Bath where he became Managing Director of Chivers Book Sales. He set up his own Christian Bookshop in Bath in 1984 – Good News Media. Retired in January 1995. He was a Methodist local preacher for over 50 years. Life-long member of the Methodist Church. Interests: Bible History, Music and Painting.

Dr. Geoff Smith – Director of Operations

Graduate of Kings College, London (B.Sc Hons 1st class) where he obtained a Diploma in Theology and his Ph.D in Mathematical Biophysics. Began his teaching career at Stoke Newington in 1962 specialising in Mathematics. Following a move to Romford in 1968, he was appointed Headmaster of Hylands School, Chelmsford in 1973. From 1983 until retirement in 1995, he was Headmaster of Mayflower County High School in Billericay with over 1,200 pupils. A Methodist for over 50 years. Interests: Photography and Chess.

Peter Godfrey – Trustee

Born in Essex and educated at Forest School, Peter worked for 27 years in the Flavour Industry working his way up to become Sales Director, travelling across the UK and Europe. Later he became a Sub Postmaster in NE Somerset and nearing retirement took on a part-time position as Parish Council Clerk. He has been a Methodist since a teenager having served the Church three times as a Circuit Steward and also in many other capacities. He has two children and five grandchildren.

Rev. Paul Stephens – Trustee

Paul trained as a professional musician at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London. As well as playing in various orchestras and brass groups he also taught music in Bristol before retraining as an RE teacher. A call to be ordained saw him working in various parishes in the south-west as well as a period when he was Chaplain at Monkton Combe School. Now retired and living in Timsbury, Paul enjoys making music whenever he can.

Elaine Martin – Trustee and Treasurer

Originally from London, Elaine first worked with accountants in Bristol before becoming a partner in John Crick & Co Accountants, which she has been involved with for over 30 years. She has been an Anglican since childhood and served the church in different roles including registrar duties during two interregnums. Her main interests are Person Centred Counselling, gardening and walking.

SECRETARY

Ena Hudson

Wife of the founder. Working career in various secretarial posts the last of which, before retirement, was with Bath Building Society. Ena’s main interests are her home and family, reading, sport, exploring the countryside and ancient buildings.

ADMINISTRATOR

Ruth Reeve

With much of her career spent in administration and other office environments including publishing, both employed and self-employed, Ruth enjoys the challenge of new experiences but appreciates being settled. She is a member of Peasedown St John Methodist Church where she is part of the worship team. Ruth also enjoys friendships, gardening and nice days out.

ASSOCIATES

Judith Dickin (Lincolnshire area).

45 Beech Road, Branston, Lincoln LN4 1PP. Tel: 01522 822620 Email: judith.dickin@ntlworld.com

Roger Massingberd-Mundy (Norfolk area). The Old Post Office, West Raynham, Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 7AD. Tel: 01328 838611 Email: revmassingberd@gmail.com

Janet Hawking (West Wales area). 15 Blaen Treweryll, Blaenfoss, Boncath, SA37 0JH. Tel: 01239 842062 Email: janethawking@gmail.com

Bibles for Children,

11 Southlands Drive, Timsbury, Bath, BA2 0HB. Fax/Tel: 01761 471169. www.biblesforchildren.org.uk