BUSY BEES PRE-SCHOOL
To provide high quality, affordable child care, for children aged 2 years - 5 years. To involve the local community and parents in our activities. To enhance the lives of those we come into contact with. To provide advice and support in the childcare field.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated total income of £270,147.61 against total expenditure of £270,724.63, resulting in a net decrease in funds. The closing unrestricted reserves stood at £49,424.98, which represents an increase from the opening balance of £30,601.91, indicating the charity maintained sufficient resources to continue its operations during the year.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Lisa Taylor-Buckinghamchair
- Carol Oley
- Deborah Hendry
- Kay Gill
- Mariya Nikolaeva Peneva
- Matthew Martin Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £270k | £251k |
| 31/08/2024 | £251k | £248k |
| 31/08/2023 | £221k | £219k |
| 31/08/2022 | £187k | £206k |
| 31/08/2021 | £179k | £158k |
Common questions
Is BUSY BEES PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated total income of £270,147.61 against total expenditure of £270,724.63, resulting in a net decrease in funds. The closing unrestricted reserves stood at £49,424.98, which represents an increase from the opening balance of £30,601.91, indicating the charity maintained sufficient resources to continue its operations during the year. 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 PRE-SCHOOL | £270k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUSY BEES | £196k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUSY BEES CHILDCARE CENTRE | £154k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BEIGHTON BIZZY BEE PLAYGROUPS LIMITED | £1.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUSY BEE PRE-SCHOOL (HONITON) | £105k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUSY BEES PLAYGROUP | £176k | — | 0 | unclear | 114.2% | no doubt |