UTTLESFORD BUFFY BUS ASSOCIATION
Buffy Playbus is a local, community based, charity, established in 1994. A playbus designed to bring to the under-5s and their carers an opportunity to paint, play and socialise in a playgroup environment on board our double-decker bus.Buffy Playbus relies on grant aid, charitable donations and fund raising efforts to continue to serve our community.OUR WEBSITE https://www.buffyplaybus.org/
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state a surplus of £5,780 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves of £85,517, which exceeds the stated policy target of £25,000. The charity reports that it is no stranger to difficult times and is confident it can navigate the current cost-of-living crisis, with no material uncertainties regarding its going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
“The Big Lottery was again our major funder, contributing about 55% of the total income of £113,269.”
“Our policy is to hold £25,000 in reserve to cover any unforeseen problems with Buffy PlayBus or closing down costs” — page 13
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (23/08/2021)
Trustees
- Catherine Rose Fenn-Smithchair
- JANET ELIZABETH MENELL
- Lucy Charlotte Russell
- Lucy Starte
- MARGARET ANN SHAW
- Richard Edward Jones
- Rosemary Anne Juhl
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £113k | £107k |
| 31/03/2024 | £79k | £108k |
| 31/03/2023 | £95k | £101k |
| 31/03/2022 | £79k | £88k |
| 31/03/2021 | £78k | £60k |
Common questions
Is UTTLESFORD BUFFY BUS ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state a surplus of £5,780 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves of £85,517, which exceeds the stated policy target of £25,000. The charity reports that it is no stranger to difficult times and is confident it can navigate the current cost-of-living crisis, with no material uncertainties regarding its going concern status. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/10/2018 | £383k | Buffy Playbus |