BUSY BUDDIES
A resource for young people living in Manchester providing advice, assistance and programmes for advancing education and developing skills for independent living. Providing recreational and leisure time activities in the interest of social welfare to those disadvantaged by reason of their social and economic circumstances. Support for parents and primary care givers of affected children.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held free unrestricted reserves of £5,650, which the trustees consider to be in line with their policy of maintaining not less than three months' expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £4,189 for the year, with no employees and no trustee remuneration, indicating a lean operational structure supported by volunteers.
What the accounts disclose
“Fundraising costs were £3,147 (2024: £506)” — page 6
“the level of free reserves needs to be maintained at not less than three months' expenditure.”
Trustees
- Esther Breina Grinfeld BAchair
- ISAAC FRIED
- Moshe Bard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £27k | £23k |
| 30/06/2024 | £31k | £30k |
Common questions
Is BUSY BUDDIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held free unrestricted reserves of £5,650, which the trustees consider to be in line with their policy of maintaining not less than three months' expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £4,189 for the year, with no employees and no trustee remuneration, indicating a lean operational structure supported by volunteers. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BUSY BUDDIES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BUSY BUDDIES as a grant recipient include MANCHESTER GEMILAS CHESED, THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANCHESTER GEMILAS CHESED | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £750 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/02/2026 | £20k | Busy Buddies |