Busy Bees Pre-School (Harrogate)
Analysis
Busy Bees Pre-School (Harrogate) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in North Yorkshire. It was registered in March 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Busy Bees Pre-School (Harrogate) reported income of £110k and spending of £130k, spending 118% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £101k to £110k (+9.8%), an average of +2.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 41%. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Busy Bees Pre-School (Harrogate) sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 72nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hall's Exhibition Foundation (£110k), Ford Pre School and Ford Toddlers (£110k) and Orchard House Pre-School (£110k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provision of pre-school childcare for children between 2 to 5 years of age. Open daily during term time. Morning, afternoon and full day sessions available. Working to Ofsted guidelines. Providing human resources, building/facilities/open space and services.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hall's Exhibition Foundation | Norfolk | £110k |
| Ford Pre School and Ford Toddlers | Berwick-upon-Tweed | £110k |
| Orchard House Pre-School | Ware | £110k |
| Garras Owlets Pre School | Helston | £110k |