Section B
Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concem
(see CC32, Independent examination of charty accounts: directions and
guidan￿ for examiners).
Give here brief details of
any items that the
examinerwishes to
disclose.
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Oct 2018

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examinerfs report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trusteesl
members of
BUSY BEES, PLAYGROUP
On accounts for the year
ended
31ST August 2022
Charity no
(if any)
1054102
Set out on pages
I report to the trustees on my exami
ation of the accounts of the above
Responsibilities and
basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordan￿ with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
I report in respect of my examination of the Trusfs accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I
have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent
examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me
cause to believe that in. any material respect:
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130
of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements
con￿mIng the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts give a Irue and fairf view which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection
with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in
order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached_
Signed:
Date:
Name:
DOD
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
(rf any):
Address:
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Oct 2018

BUSYBEES PLA YGROUP
CASTLE HILL PRIMAR YSCHOOL
ABBOTSWOOD ROAD BROCKWORTH GLOS GL3 4NU
REGISTERED CHARITY
NO: 1054102
ANNUAL REPORT
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE
YEAR END
31" August 2022

Notes to the financial statement for the
ear ended 31.08.22
The playgroup accounts have been produced on a simple payments & receipts basis in
accordance with the charities act by an administrator employed by the charity. The
trustees have reviewed and approved the accounts. Therefore, under the guidance as
set out by the Charity Commission of England and Wales, the trustees consider that a
full audit is not required and have elected for an independent examination (under
Charities Act 201 I section 14415(1))
The trustees therefore have appointed Mrs D Hopwood as the independent examiner.
(See attached report)
As at 31 August 2022, Busy Bees does not owe any money to any creditors,
and has no outstanding debts.
It is the trustee's policy to aim to reserve within the bank account at least 3 times the
monthly running costs at any poinL the trustees also hold a reserve account to protect
themselves from any financial liability from the charity.
Busy Bees playgroup does not hold any major assets, just toys and resources for the
children's benefit. The property and grounds are rented from Gloucestershire County
Council, via Castle Hill Primary School.
Financial
sition as at 31.08.22
Detailed re
ort enclosed
Busy Bees current account
Busy Bees trustees reserve
account
Opening balance
£16 832.03
£l3,042.29
Total Income
Total e
enditure
Closxn
balanee
£42,386.01
£52,350.89
£6,867.15
£9 964.88
£1.62
£13,043.91
Loss in
otal funds held £19,911.0
I have prepared thefinancial accounts on behalfofthe trustees ofBusy Bees Playgroup. and to the
best of my knowledge and beliefthe accounts h(npe been prepared to provide afactual summary of
money received andpaid during the year and thefinancialposition ofthe charity as at 31 August
2022
Accounts prepared by..
,SIGNED..
Name..
Address
JBurris
165 Ermin Sireet
Brockworth
Glos GL3 4HQ

Trustees, Annual Re
ort
eriod 01.09.21 to 31.08.22
For the
Structure
overnance and man
ement
Charity Name
Busy Bees Playgroup
Charity number
1054102
Charity address
Castle Hill Primary School, Abbotswood Rd
Brockworth Glos GL3 4NU
Trustees who manage the charity
Jcssica Bates - Chair & non)inated person for OFSTED
Co-opted members
Name of chief executive or senior staff members
Hailie Sturt- Fmployed by charity as manager of setting
Jane Burris- Employed by clwity as administrdtor/charity commission contact
Governin
Document
Constitution
The charity operates under an amended constitution signed on 3 November 2020 which replaces
the original constitution signed on 5 March 2010.
Trustee selection method
The management of the charity is the responsibility of the trustees, who are el￿ted at the annual
gene￿1 meeting in the autumn terni as per our constitution.
Trustees complete DBS checks in line with statutory requirements and are registered with OFSTED.
Trustees give their time for free and receive no fllwcia] benefiL Trustees aim to meet as least 3
times per year, to review the position of the charity.
One trustee holds safeguarding requirements.
Trustees hold a reserve bank account and insurance to enable the charity to manage Iisk
In all work the trustees have regard to the guidance issued by the Cl)arity Commission.
Ob"ectives and Activities
Charity Aims
The charity aims to provide to the local community a fully inclusive setting that delivers pre- school
education following the &qrly years foundation stage. by creating a happy, safe. and relaxed
environment. Caring for children aged 2 y&ars to 4 years of any culture or ability to learn through
play Children are encouraged by example and learn to care for and respect not only themselves but
also others and their environmenL
In order to do thi4 we employ a childcare manager who along with a deputy and play assistants
undertakes daily planning of activities to meet the needs and interests of the children attending our
setting. Wc deploy a key person approach to ensure that the progress and well being of all individual
children is constantly monitored and feeds into future planning. We ensure that our staff are well

trained and hence able to successfully meet the needs of the children in our care. We promote thc
importance of the learning enviionment and endeavour to make this as stimulating as possible. We
listen to the views of children, parents and staff and use this feedback to inform our improvement
work The working partnership with parents is recognised as being a major value and of importance
to the development and education of children. We develop positive relationships with parents and
carers and invite them into our setting. We value all children as individuals and celebrate Britain's
diversity of culture.
We help the children in our care to be happy and healthy. Wc have policies and procedures in place
for all aspects of safeguarding. child protection and health and safety, and along with staff review
these policies as and when necessary. We follow the recommendations offered by external agencies
and work with parents to achieve these outcomes.
Ofsted carried out an inspection of the setting on 4 June 2019 and rated thc setting as GOOD.
Achievements
erforniance
Review of the year
This has been a very ch￿]engIn(F year for the charity. Our attendance numbers were lower than
previous years and although there was a slight increase duriniT the year attendancc remained lower
than ideal. The need to use surplus income from previous years was used to enable the charity to
continue operating. Although expenditure was kept to a minimum the Tise in employment costs to
li
keep line with governrnent statutory .(￿idelineS was an expcnditure that could not be avoided. The
financial position will continue to be monitored to evaluate the feasibility of the charity continuing.
A very small committee was fornied at the AGM although due to personal circumstsnces and work
con)mittnents communication has mainly been via en￿lIs, the chair has continued to support the
manager in the overall opeTation of the setting. IKhich has enabled the setting to continue to be a
proactive setting supporting children in our care and staff wherever possible to provide the best
childcare as per our aims. Income has mainly been through the Government Nursery Educatlon
funding scheme for 3- & Lkyear-olds. All funding and fee payments received under these schemes
have been used to enhance the needs of the child, following the EYFS guidellnes.
Changes to staffmg requirements have been address taking into account our safer recruitsnent and
safeguarding policy and ensuring that the correct adult to child ratio is adhered to. The trustees
have ensured that all legisjation has been adhered to
During the year a few essential new resources were purchased including new furniture for the
reading corner this was to replace the old fillniture that had become unrepairable. We remain
grateful for donations of resources given to the charity. Our preschool children enjoyed the end of
year paty with bouncy castle and leavers bears which has become a great tradition.
Aims
uture
To raise the profde of Busy Bees playgroup within the local community.
To develop a strong working committee
To continue to support staff with their plans for developing the setting
To continue to raise funds for extra resources and experiences for the children
Trustees Declaration
We the trustees of Busy Bees playgroup. are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that
disclose the reasonable accurdcy at any time the flnancial position of the charity and enable us to
ensure that the financial statement comply with the C1￿￿tieS acL We are also responsible for
safeguarding any assets of the charity and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention and
detection of fraud and any other irregularities. We declare that thcre are no unreported serious
incidents or other matters relating to our charity during this fllwicial year.
This report was presented and agreed at the Annual General Meeting on
Signed on behalf of the trustees.
Date..
Chair

BIJSY BEES PLAYGROUP
INCOME & EXPENDITURE FROM 01.09.21 to 31.0822
TOTAL ACCOUNTS
2021122
OPENING BALANCE
INCOME
NURSERY EDUCATION FUNDING
CHILDRENS FEES
-£38,327.23
-£3,957.10
COURSE INCENTIVE PAYMENTS
GRANTS
FUNDRAISING
detsiled schedule enclosed)
DONATIONS
(detailed schedule enclosed)
INTEREST ON DEPOSIT ACCOUNT
-£101.68
UNIFORMS
OTHER INCOME
INSURANCE CLAIM
-£6,867.15
TOTAL INCOME
-£42,386.01
EXPENDrruRE
WAGES
TAX&NI
TEMPORARY STAFF
PAYROLL SERVICE
PENSION { Nest)
COURSE FEEs￿RAINING
£40.699.29
£1,921.14
£425.70
£1,161.10
£25.00
SUBSCRIPTIONSIMEMBERSHIP
OFSTEDIP
£433.28
RENTAL OF PREMISES
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
i.e. cleanin
INSURANCE
TELEPHONE
ADMIN COST (li.e. posta elstaione
PRINTER
REFRESHMENTS
CONSUMABLES (PAINT, PAPER, Erc)
NEW EQUIPMENT
TOYIBOOKS
£4.485.00
£487.61
£460.17
£445.40
£175.93
£757.20
materiauw
IINK)
£217.13
£395.39
FUNDFIASING COSTS
ENTERTAINMENT]GI￿s
PHOTOGRAPHY
IT costs
FOREST SCHOOL
UNIFORMS
£261.55
£0.00
GRANT PAID OUT
OTHER EXPENDITURE
TRANSFER
TOTAL PAYMENTS
£52,350.89
BALANCE
46,867.15

BUSY BEES FUNDRAISING 2021122
EVENT
Photo commission
Amazon smile
World book day- book sale
Amazon smile
Jubliee cake sale
35.00
8.88
29.30
5.00
23.50
Total raised
£101.68
Donations
Received from parent