Oldbury Busy Bees
Rural setting playgroup offering 4 sessions per week for children aged 2 years to 4 years 11 months. The catchment area is about 4 miles and takes in the town of Thornbury and surrounding villages and hamlets. Some of the children feed into the local village school. We have many aims but the main one being to have FUN.
Activities & Mission
Rural setting playgroup offering 4 sessions per week for children aged 2 years to 4 years 11 months. The catchment area is about 4 miles and takes in the town of Thornbury and surrounding villages and hamlets. Some of the children feed into the local village school. We have many aims but the main one being to have FUN.
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.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £105,272 | £98,002 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2024 | £87,158 | £88,181 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2023 | £63,114 | £55,643 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £39,509 | £46,603 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £31,562 | £36,423 | 0 / 3 |
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Frequently asked questions about Oldbury Busy Bees
What does Oldbury Busy Bees do?
Rural setting playgroup offering 4 sessions per week for children aged 2 years to 4 years 11 months. The catchment area is about 4 miles and takes in the town of Thornbury and surrounding villages and hamlets. Some of the children feed into the local village school. We have many aims but the main one being to have FUN.
How much income did Oldbury Busy Bees report in 2025?
Oldbury Busy Bees reported total income of £105k and reported expenditure of £98k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Oldbury Busy Bees registered as a charity?
Oldbury Busy Bees was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 November 2010 as charity number 1139068. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Oldbury Busy Bees?
Oldbury Busy Bees is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rebecca Mann. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Oldbury Busy Bees operate?
Oldbury Busy Bees operates in South Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Oldbury Busy Bees a registered charity?
Yes — Oldbury Busy Bees is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139068.
Details
OLDBURY PLAYING FIELDS
WESTMARSH LANE
OLDBURY ON SEVERN
BRISTOL
BS35 1QD
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