Busy Buddies
Analysis
Busy Buddies is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Salford. It was registered in January 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover other charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Busy Buddies reported income of £27k and spending of £23k, spending 84% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from June 2024 to June 2025, income fell from £31k to £27k (-15%), an average of -15% a year. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, Busy Buddies sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 3rd Lymm(17th Warrington) Scout Group (£27k), Friends of West Pennard School (£27k) and Andover Division Guide Association (£27k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
A resource for young people living in Manchester providing advice, assistance and programmes for advancing education and developing skills for independent living. Providing recreational and leisure time activities in the interest of social welfare to those disadvantaged by reason of their social and economic circumstances. Support for parents and primary care givers of affected children.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Lymm(17th Warrington) Scout Group | Cheshire | £27k |
| Friends of West Pennard School | Glastonbury | £27k |
| Andover Division Guide Association | Andover | £27k |
| Clacton on Sea Lions Club (CIO) | Clacton-On-Sea | £27k |