Busy Bees Pre-School
Analysis
Busy Bees Pre-School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 1995, 31 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Busy Bees Pre-School reported income of £270k and spending of £251k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £179k to £270k (+51%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 98% 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 sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Reunite : International Child Abduction Centre (£270k), Standish Under 5's Limited (£270k) and Plough Green Pre-School (£270k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Reunite : International Child Abduction Centre | Leicester | £270k |
| Standish Under 5's Limited | Standish Community High School | £270k |
| Plough Green Pre-School | Worcester Park | £270k |
| Clockhouse Preschool Playgroup CIO | Beckenham | £270k |