BEES KNEES CHILDCARE CENTRE
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.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a deficit of £1,826.06, reducing its combined bank balances from £2,039.29 to £213.23. The trustees and chair report that despite the financial difficulty, the charity has 'pulled through' and numbers are strong for the upcoming term. No reserves policy is stated, and unrestricted reserves are effectively depleted to a minimal closing balance.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Katie Smithchair
- Tiffany Potter
- Victoria Thorne
- charlotte martin
- james powell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2026 | £54k | £56k |
| 04/04/2025 | £60k | £67k |
| 04/04/2024 | £65k | £62k |
| 04/04/2023 | £52k | £47k |
| 04/04/2022 | £42k | £44k |
Common questions
Is BEES KNEES CHILDCARE CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a deficit of £1,826.06, reducing its combined bank balances from £2,039.29 to £213.23. The trustees and chair report that despite the financial difficulty, the charity has 'pulled through' and numbers are strong for the upcoming term. No reserves policy is stated, and unrestricted reserves are effectively depleted to a minimal closing balance. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/11/2005 | £4k | Equipment for additional activities |