BUSY BEES
Pre School
Objects
THE AIMS OF THE PRE-SCHOOL ARE TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PRIMARILY UNDER STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE BY ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH COMMUNITY GROUPS AND BY:(A) OFFERING APPROPRIATE PLAY, EDUCATION AND CARE FACILITIES, FAMILY LEARNING AND EXTENDED HOURS GROUPS, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF PARENTS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND TO BECOME INVOLVED IN THE ACTIVITIES OF SUCH GROUPS, ENSURING THAT SUCH GROUPS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL CHILDREN WHATEVER THEIR RACE, CULTURE, RELIGION, MEANS OR ABILITY;(B) ENCOURAGING THE STUDY OF THE NEEDS OF SUCH CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AND PROMOTING PUBLIC INTEREST IN AND RECOGNITION OF SUCH NEEDS IN THE LOCAL AREAS;(C) INSTIGATING AND ADHERING TO AND FURTHERING THE AIMS AND OBJECTS OF THE PRE-SCHOOL LEARNING ALLIANCE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £32,647 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £205,588. The trustees confirm that there are no material risks to the business and that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Funders the charity credits
- Micro Scooters
Trustees
- Emma Hutsonchair
- Debbie Palmer
- Hollie Delsignore
- Jordan Veen
- Lyndsey Marriner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £196k | £163k |
| 31/08/2024 | £169k | £143k |
| 31/08/2023 | £148k | £137k |
| 31/08/2022 | £140k | £129k |
| 31/08/2021 | £125k | £98k |
Common questions
Is BUSY BEES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £32,647 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £205,588. The trustees confirm that there are no material risks to the business and that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSY BEES | £196k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUSY BEES PLAYGROUP | £176k | — | 0 | unclear | 114.2% | no doubt |
| BUSY BEES CHILDCARE CENTRE | £154k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUSY BEES PRE-SCHOOL | £270k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUSY BEE PRE-SCHOOL (HONITON) | £105k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUSY BEES PRE-SCHOOL (CHAPMANSLADE) | £128k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |