Sorted is a Bishop’s Mission Order Fresh Expression of Church, a joint initiative by the Diocese and Church Army. Sorted has three key objectives for young people and adults (up to 25-year-olds) in the North Bradford area.

• To advance education and provide welfare services to improve life for young people and young adults especially those in need due to ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Sorted does this by providing a range of in-school support, out-of-school social events, small group support, education and volunteering opportunities, information/advice services and recreational activities.

• Poverty prevention and relief for young people and young adults by providing items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.

• Advancement of the Christian faith among young people and adults

The charity's activities, achievements and performance in 2022

Allthough a full-time staff role was vacant for a majority of the year, the dedication from our 29 volunteers and small staff team enabled a successful year for Sorted Church.

A total of 429 young people and young adults accessed our weekly sessions, including wellbeing support groups, drop-in activity sessions, and inclusion work in our local secondary schools. 139 accessed one-to-one pastoral support, reflecting the increase in wellbeing challenges faced amongst local young people. In particular, mental health issues are escalating so we are delveloping areas where small groups can meet to encourage each other and build confidence at an early stage.

A young person who grew through Sorted is now working for Bradford Council as a youth worker with responsibilities in the local hospitals. Another, who has finished an apprenticeship with us, is working for a charity working with young people with disabilities.

Our worshipping community saw some growth throughout the year, with 65 individuals attending our Sunday congregation.

We held a successful summer programme within the community, which helped us to engage new young people into our support. We gave young people a secure place to explore self awareness, leadership and listening skills and how to mentor each other.