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Busy Bees Playgroup

Also known as: Busy Bees

Pre-school education

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Activities & Mission

Pre-school education

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£176,150
Latest Expenditure
£185,219

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 105.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 105.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£176,150
£185,2190 / 0
2024
£159,937
£154,6640 / 0
2023
£146,012
£128,8700 / 0
2022
£132,395
£126,6350 / 0
2021
£91,892
£84,9250 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Busy Bees Playgroup

What does Busy Bees Playgroup do?

Pre-school education

How much income did Busy Bees Playgroup report in 2025?

Busy Bees Playgroup reported total income of £176k and reported expenditure of £185k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Busy Bees Playgroup registered as a charity?

Busy Bees Playgroup was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 November 1992 as charity number 1015404. It has been registered for 34 years.

Who runs Busy Bees Playgroup?

Busy Bees Playgroup is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kate Barber. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Busy Bees Playgroup operate?

Busy Bees Playgroup operates in Wiltshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Busy Bees Playgroup a registered charity?

Yes — Busy Bees Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1015404.

Details

Address
THE HIVE
HOLLIS WAY
SOUTHWICK
TROWBRIDGE
WILTSHIRE
BA14 9PH
Registration Date
26 November 1992
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1015404
Charity Number
1015404

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Trustees

Kate Barber Chair
Lorna Smith
Maria Lai
Sarah Joanne Rushworth
Tia-Anna Bernal
William Mulholland

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Busy Bees

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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