THE BUMBLEBEE CHILDREN'S CHARITY
Promotes and protects the good health of children who are diagnosed or have suspected cerebral palsy, brain and other injuries, neurological conditions, genetic or chromosomal abnormalities and sensory processing disorders. Runs a specialist school to sustain and improve the child's capabilities and to provide specialist support, training and advice to those persons upon whom the child depends.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £25,207 for the year, with total funds increasing to £179,121. The trustees note that expenditure increased to £96,408 due to rising costs and expanding operations, and they anticipate a significant increase in the cost base as the charity moves to new premises. Reserves are held in line with the stated policy of six months' operational costs plus three months' administration costs.
What the accounts disclose
“a reserve equalling 6 months operational costs, plus 3 months administration costs ‘ring fenced’ and held in our deposit account.” — page 4
Funders the charity credits
- The National Lottery Community Fund
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/09/2025)
Trustees
- Alison Stonham
- David White
- Evie Mae Capon
- Ivana Jane Barron
- Julie Karen Goodridge
- Justin Josef Bahar
- Kevin Bahar
- Michael Andrew Scrivener
- Milagros Mazziotti Irigoyen
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £103k | £91k |
| 31/08/2024 | £95k | £82k |
| 31/08/2023 | £84k | £63k |
| 31/08/2022 | £45k | £56k |
| 31/08/2021 | £31k | £71k |
Common questions
Is THE BUMBLEBEE CHILDREN'S CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £25,207 for the year, with total funds increasing to £179,121. The trustees note that expenditure increased to £96,408 due to rising costs and expanding operations, and they anticipate a significant increase in the cost base as the charity moves to new premises. Reserves are held in line with the stated policy of six months' operational costs plus three months' administration costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BUMBLEBEE CHILDREN'S CHARITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BUMBLEBEE CHILDREN'S CHARITY as a grant recipient include THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST, THE AIM FOUNDATION, The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement, THE ARCHER TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | Mount Fund - Community Youth Services |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | Mount Fund |
| THE AIM FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k | Family Fund & Others |
| The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | In Ipswich supports infants with physical disability and their parents. |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | Charitable activities |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/02/2026 | £20k | The Bumblebee Children's Charity |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/11/2022 | £77k | The Bumblebee Children's Charity |