Busy Bees Pre-School Playgroup
Pre-school catering for children aged between 2 and 5.
Activities & Mission
Pre-school catering for children aged between 2 and 5.
Grants
Busy Bees Pre-School Playgroup is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Total spending (2026)
- £183,947
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and people with disabilities
- What it supports
- education and training
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £183,916 | £183,947 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2025 | £180,159 | £173,373 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £153,158 | £145,543 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £150,734 | £153,764 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £165,595 | £199,465 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Busy Bees Pre-School Playgroup
What does Busy Bees Pre-School Playgroup do?
Pre-school catering for children aged between 2 and 5.
How much income did Busy Bees Pre-School Playgroup report in 2026?
Busy Bees Pre-School Playgroup reported total income of £184k and reported expenditure of £184k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Busy Bees Pre-School Playgroup registered as a charity?
Busy Bees Pre-School Playgroup was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 October 1995 as charity number 1050224. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Busy Bees Pre-School Playgroup?
Busy Bees Pre-School Playgroup is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Busy Bees Pre-School Playgroup operate?
Busy Bees Pre-School Playgroup operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Busy Bees Pre-School Playgroup a registered charity?
Yes — Busy Bees Pre-School Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1050224.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated