Who are we?

We are a team of volunteers who take assemblies and lunch time clubs on a regular basis in 40 schools. In an average year we take well over 300 assemblies and see over 50,000 children and staff. We also take R.E. lessons and are often invited to speak at Easter, Harvest, Christmas and other special services.

What do we teach?

All our input in schools, reflects the broad traditions of Christianity based on the Bible. We are always careful to be sensitive to those of other faiths and never see a school assembly as a pulpit from which to preach. We share the truth of scripture in a relevant and age appropriate way.

How is BSYW Funded?

We do not receive any finance from the Education Authority or from any central church funding. We raise our own support and rely solely on the generosity of local churches, individuals and some local schools. B.S.Y.W. does not charge schools for their visits. The work is endorsed by many church leaders from different denominations.

Why is BSYW so successful?

The success of the ministry of B.S.Y.W. is firstly down to Gods faithfulness to us and also to the loyal support and encouragement of local Christians who support the work in prayer (following the prayer diary issued every half term) and to those who faithfully give financially.

What do schools think of BSYW?

A measure of the trust that we have gained with local schools is the number of times we have been invited to take assemblies during schools O.F.S.T.E.D. inspections. We have received many positive comments from the schools inspectors which are often recorded in the schools reports. Head teachers and staff greatly value the work of B.S.Y.W. and welcome us as part of the school family.

Why not meet some of our team using the link on the top left hand side of this page.