OLDBURY BUSY BEES
Rural setting playgroup offering 4 sessions per week for children aged 2 years to 4 years 11 months. The catchment area is about 4 miles and takes in the town of Thornbury and surrounding villages and hamlets. Some of the children feed into the local village school. We have many aims but the main one being to have FUN.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating profit of £7,269.66 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total turnover increasing by 20% to £105,272.32. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £27,968.49, which significantly exceeds its stated policy target of holding at least £5,000 in the bank. The majority of income is derived from government grants (86%) and fees (13%), while the primary expenditure is staff wages (84% of total costs).
What the accounts disclose
“Our main funding is the Nursery Education grants at 86% (2024: 80%) and then fees 13% (2024: 19%) with the remaining 1% from donations and a small amount of bank interest received.” — page 5
“We aim to hold at least £5,000 in the bank.”
Trustees
- Rebecca Mannchair
- Polly Pearce
- Thea Willcox
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £105k | £98k |
| 31/08/2024 | £87k | £88k |
| 31/08/2023 | £63k | £56k |
| 31/08/2022 | £40k | £47k |
| 31/08/2021 | £32k | £36k |
Common questions
Is OLDBURY BUSY BEES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operating profit of £7,269.66 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total turnover increasing by 20% to £105,272.32. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £27,968.49, which significantly exceeds its stated policy target of holding at least £5,000 in the bank. The majority of income is derived from government grants (86%) and fees (13%), while the primary expenditure is staff wages (84% of total costs). Its FY2025 accounts were audited.