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Busy Bees Pre-School

Also known as: Busy Bees Playgroup

To provide high quality, affordable child care, for children aged 2 years - 5 years. To involve the local community and parents in our activities. To enhance the lives of those we come into contact with. To provide advice and support in the childcare field.

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Activities & Mission

To provide high quality, affordable child care, for children aged 2 years - 5 years. To involve the local community and parents in our activities. To enhance the lives of those we come into contact with. To provide advice and support in the childcare field.

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
£270,147
Latest Expenditure
£251,324

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 93.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 93.0%
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
£270,147
£251,3240 / 0
2024
£251,185
£248,3200 / 2
2023
£221,322
£218,6350 / 2
2022
£187,219
£206,1310 / 8
2021
£179,215
£157,5300 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Busy Bees Pre-School

What does Busy Bees Pre-School do?

To provide high quality, affordable child care, for children aged 2 years - 5 years. To involve the local community and parents in our activities. To enhance the lives of those we come into contact with. To provide advice and support in the childcare field.

How much income did Busy Bees Pre-School report in 2025?

Busy Bees Pre-School reported total income of £270k and reported expenditure of £251k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Busy Bees Pre-School registered as a charity?

Busy Bees Pre-School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 September 1995 as charity number 1049439. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs Busy Bees Pre-School?

Busy Bees Pre-School is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lisa Taylor-Buckingham. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Busy Bees Pre-School operate?

Busy Bees Pre-School operates in Waltham Forest, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Busy Bees Pre-School a registered charity?

Yes — Busy Bees Pre-School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1049439.

Details

Address
Busy Bees Preschool
20 Bailey Close
LONDON
E4 9HG
Registration Date
27 September 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1049439
Charity Number
1049439

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Trustees

Lisa Taylor-Buckingham Chair
Carol Oley
Deborah Hendry
Kay Gill
Mariya Nikolaeva Peneva
Matthew Martin Smith

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Busy Bees Playgroup

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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