Busydays Daycare
Analysis
Busydays Daycare is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lincoln. It was registered in September 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending October 2025, Busydays Daycare reported income of £270k and spending of £246k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income grew from £123k to £270k (+120%), an average of +22% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2025, when income rose by 66%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Busydays Daycare sits at the 80th percentile: it is larger than about 80% 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 Longlands (£270k), Spare Tyre Theatre Company Limited (£270k) and George Fentham Birmingham Charity (£270k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provision of premises where service users can attend and participate in educational or entertainment activities in a supportive environment.Preparation of items to sell for fundraising purposes.Organised trips out in the community.Operation of an evening social club and cinema club.Fundraising by jumble sales, raffles and stalls to sell packed items.Student placement.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Longlands | Worcester | £270k |
| Spare Tyre Theatre Company Limited | London | £270k |
| George Fentham Birmingham Charity | Birmingham | £270k |
| Spear Bristol | Bristol | £270k |