REGISTERED cor￿PANy NUMBER 07289317: (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1139070
BUSY BEES LEDBURY LTD
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
R THE YEAR END
T 2024
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BUSY BEES LEDBURY
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Contents
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
8-11
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
12-13

BUSY BEES LEDBURY LTD
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006. present their
report with the fmancial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2024. The fmancial statements
have been prepared in accordance with ihe accounting poltcies set out in note I to the accounts and comply with
the Charity'5 Trust Deed, the charities A¢t 201 l and Accounting and Ihe Charities Statement of Recommended
Practice (second edition) and Financial Reporting Standard FRS 102.
REFERENCE AND ADMJNJSTRATION INFORMATION
Registered company number
07289317 (England and Wales)
R¢8i$tered charity number
1139070
Registered offiee and operational address
The Hive
Bye Street
Ledbury
Herefordshire
HR8 2AG
The trustees who acted during the year were as follows:
C Lovering
A L Chesham
M A Cooper
K Amistrong
J Callachan
E Davies (appointed l October 2024)
Independent examlner
lan P Cooke FCA
Crowthers Accountants Limited
l O The Southend
Ledbury
Herefordshire
HR8 2EY
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its Memorandum and Articles of Association, and constitutes a limited company*
limited by guarantee, as defmed by the Companies Act 2006.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure
appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.

BUSY BEES LEDBURY LTD
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
0￿ECTIVEs AND ACTIVITIES
Objeetives and aims
The objectives of Busy Bees Ledbury are to enhance the development and education of children
primarily under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the nc¢ds
of their children through community ￿0upS and by offering appropriate play, education and care
facilities for all children whatever their race, culture, religion, means or ability. Combined with the
right of parents to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of the charity,
ensuring that such groups offer opportunities.
Busy Bees operates from the fonner Youth C¢ntre building close to Ledbury town centre, having
moved here in April 2018 following extensive renovations. At the beginning of this accounting pcriod,
Busy Bees Ledbury is operating as a pre-school for children aged 2-4 years. The charity is closely
involved in wider community activities by holding events.
The charity is run and administered by a small dedicated team of longstanding staff. Governance of
the charity is the responsibility of the committee mcmbers who are past and present parent volunteers.
All Trustees have been made aware and signed to say that they have read the Charity Commission
guidance for Trustees and their Director responsibilities as set out by Companies House. As we are
Ofsted inspected we have all policies in place to be a safe environment for the children and staff. All
Health and Safety issues are a priority as the importance is so vital. All the necessary staff
qualifications are duly up to date with regard to Hcalih and Safety, Ofsted requirements and
Safeguarding expectations. All staff members and committee members are DBS checked. When we
interview for new staff members we follow Safer Recruitment procedures and two interview¢rs who
have up to date, completed Safer Recruitment training are present.
Significant ac¢lvi¢ies
At the beginning of this accounting pertod, Busy Bees had been running from The Hive for a period of
6 years. The space continues to be a stimulating environment where children can thrive in the care of a
dedicated team of Early Years practitioners. A new Manager that holds a Certificate of Higher
Education in Early Childhood Studies began running the setting in September 2023. Alongside their
qualification and experience in the sector they also hold D¢signat¢d Saf¢guarding Lead and Paediatric
First Aid training.
In December 2023 we held a Christmas event where all of our families were invited to watch a puppet
theatre production of Little Bo Peep at our s¢tting. This had a brilliant response from our families and
they enjoyed celebrating the end of the year with us.
In March 2024 we joined our town in celebrating 'Ledbury's Fantastic World Book Day, where w¢
opened our doors and held a Gruffalo sensory activity workshop for local families to explore. We had
lots of new families visit us and join in with our various sensory activities such as making 'Gruffalo
crumble, and 'Gruffalo Snark making,.
Although we had to uprise our nursery fees to stay in line with the cost of living we have maintained
our low prices for Early Years sessions keeping our families in mind. The setting has a fantastic
reputstion locally as we are an affordable, high quality education choice for families and we currently
have a waiting list of children hoping to join us.

Transitions to schools were managed well with l8 children leaving Busy Bees to attend 2 local
Primary Schools. We were able to raise some fijnds this year but with the opening up of many more
opportunities, we are now looking to raise more in the future.
During the Summer Holidays we have been having some internal renovations inside of our building to
enhance our learning environment and we are excited to share this with our families when we retum in
Scptcmbcr 2024.
We are an excellent local facility serving the families of Ledbury.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The charity seeks to maintain reserves that allow the organisation to Continue to deliver its objectives. Income is
cyclical, mostly coming at the start of the school term for daytirne nursery and in arrears for after school and
breakfast club. Reserves need to be maintained lo pay for the running and administration costs. The trustees
have credit control procedures in place and monitor and manage expenditure carefully.
The charity aims to maintain unrestricted revenue accumulated reserves of £35,000 to cover three months (one
tems worth) of income to ihe charity.
Financial Report
The total n¢t asseis at the year ¢nd, stand at £30,754 (2023: £7,671). Of these £2,616 (2023.. £2,616) were
restricted.
Free unrestricted liquid reserves al the end of Ihe year amounled to £27.979 (2023.. £4,586). The truslees
acknowledge that the available reserves at the end of the year were below Ihe minimum levels that they aim for.
The trustees have reviewed the financial position and consider thai the charity remains a Going Concern.
On behalf of the board
MrsE
avies
18 December 2024

BUSY BEES LEDBURY LTD
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BUSY BEES LEDBURY LTD
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024 set out on pages 5 to I l.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees (who are also the directors for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audii is nol required for this year (under
Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 201 l Act)) and that an independent examination is required.
Having satisfied myself that ihe charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent
examination, it is my responsibility to..
examine the accounls under Section 145 of the 2011 Act
to follow procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under
Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act). and
to state whelher particular matters have come to my attenlion.
Basis of the Independen¢ examlner's repor¢
My examination was carried oul in accordance with the General directions given by the Charity Commission.
An examination includes a review of Ihe accountin8 records kept by the charity and a compari50n of the
accounts presenled wilh those records. li also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the
accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures
undertaken do nor provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is
given as ¢0 whether the accounts present a "true and fair view" and Ihe report is limited lo those matters set out
in rhe statements below.
Independent examiner's Statement
, In the course of my examination, no matter has come lo my attention.
(i)
which gives me reasonable course to believe that, in any material respect, the trustees have not Met the
requirements to ensure that:.
proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with Section l JU ot'the 2UI l Act). and
accounts are prepared which agree with the accounling records and comply with ihe
accounting requirements of the 201 l Act, or
{2)
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
lan P Cooke FCA
Crowthers Accountanrs Limited
10 The Southend
Ledbury
Herefordshire
HR8 2EY
18 December 2024

BUSY BEES LEDBURY LTD
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming resourets from generated
funds:
Note
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Voluntary income
Grants
Aclivities for generating funds
151,572
500.
28
151,572
500
28
64,092
1,000
48
Investment income
Incoming resources froffl eharltable
8Ctivities
Nursery
242
242
12
25,101
25,101
56,238
Total incom ing resour¢¢$
177,443
177,443
121J90
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Activities for Generating Funds
Charitable activities-
380
Nursery
General administrative expenses
Premises costs
Direct support C05ts
Governance costs
4,365
11,044
24,731
111,906
2,314
4,365
11,044
24,731
111,906
2,314
2,977
6,277
14,662
108,797
2,850
Total resources expended
154,360
154,360
135,943
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
Transfers between fvnds
23,083
23,083
(14,553)
NET MOVEMENT tN FUNDS
23,083
23,083
(14,553)
Reconeiliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
5,055
2,616
7,671
22,224
Total funds carried fonvard
28,138
2,616
30,754
7,671

BUSY BEES LEDBURY LTD
ALANCE SHEET
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
FIXED ASSETS
Notes
Unreslricied
funds
Restricted
funds
2024
2023
Tangible fixed assels
159
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
2,278
31,928
2,278
31,928
332
6,954
34,206
(6,227)
34,206
(6,227)
7,286
(2,700)
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
Net current assets
27,979
27,979
4,586
Total assets less current liabilities
28,138
2.616
30,754
7,671
NET ASSETS
28,138
2,616
30,754
7,671
FUNDS
10
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds-
Landscaping
28,138
5,055
2,616
2,616
TOTAL FUNDS
30,754
7,671
The charitable company is enlitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year
ended 31 August 2024.
The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its fmancial statements for the year ended
31 August 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
(a) Ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the
Companies Act 2006 and
(b) Preparing flnancial slalements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company
as al the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in acrordan¢e with th¢
requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and whith otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies
Act 2006 relating to fmancial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
These fmancial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies
Act 2006 relating to small charitable companies and with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK (FRS
102).

BUSY BEES LEDBURY LTD
BALANCE SHEET
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
The fmancial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 18 December 2024 and were signed on its behalf
by,.
Mrs C Lovering
18 December 2024
The notes on pages 8 10 1 I fonn part of these accounts.

BUSY BEES LEDBURY LTD
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting eonvention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard (FRS 102). the Companies Act 2006 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended
Practice, Accounling and Reporting by Charities. The trnstees have opted to apply the small entities regime under FRS
102.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activites when the charity is legally entitled to the
income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Resources expended
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under heading that aggregate all cost related
to the category. W71ere costs cannot be directly attributed io particular headings they have been allocated lo activities
on a basis consislenl with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful lif¢.
Building work on leased premises-'depreciated over the lifelime of the initial lease (5 years)
Classroom, compuling and office equipmenl - useful life of 5 years
Tgxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on ils ¢h8rilable activities
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular re5tri¢ted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise
when specified by the donor or when fijnds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the fmancial statements.
Hire purchase and leasing commilmenls
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statemenl of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the.
period of the lease.
ACTIVITES FOR GENERATING FUNDS
2024
2023
Fundraising events
28
48
28
48
INVESTMENT INCOME
2024
2023
Deposit account interest
242
12
242
12

BU
Y BEES LEDBURY LTD
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR T
YEAR ENDED31
GUST 2024
NET INCOMINGI(OUTGOING) RESOURCES
Net resources are stated after charging/(crediting)'.
2024
2023
Depreciation - owned assets
2,092
12,712
ST AFF COSTS
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
101,675
6,066
4,165
84,924
5,624
3,952
111,906
94,500
The average monthly number of employees during the year was 13 (2023.. 11).
No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
The trustees all 'give freely their time and expertise without any fomi of remuneration or other benefit in cash or kind
£Nil (2023.. £Nil).
Expenses paid to the trustees in the year totalled £Nil {2023.. £Nil).

YBEE
LEDBURY
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
R THE YEAR
NDED 31 AUGUST 2024
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Leasehold
Building
Improve
ments
Plant and
machinery
Total
COST OR VALUATION
Balance at I September 2023
Additions
87,016
49,948
1,782
136,964
1,782
Balance at 31 August 2024
87,Ol6
51,730
138,746
ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
Balance at I September 2023
Charge for the year
85.084
1,479
48,795
613
133,879
2,092
Balance at 31 August 2024
86,563
49,408
135,971
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 August 2024
453
2,322
2,775
At 31 August 2023
1,932
,153
3,085
DEBTORS
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
2,278
332
2,278
332
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one y¢ar'.
Trade creditors
Accruals
540
2,160
6,227
6.227
2,700
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BUSY BEES LEDBURY LTD
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR TH
YEAR ENDED 31 A
T 2024
io.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
At
01.09.23
Net
movement
in funds
Ai
31.08.24
Unrestritttd funds
General fund
5,055
23.083
28.138
Restricted funds
Landscaping
2,616
2,616
TOTAL FUNDS
7,671
23,083
30,754
Net movemenl in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
UDrestri¢ted funds
General fund
177,443
154,360
23,083
Restricted funds
Lands¢aping
TOTAL FUNDS
177,443
154.360
23,083
The landscaping fund is for external landscaping at The Hive, funded by a Tesco grant of £4,000 and other donations of
£389. The fund now consists of fixed assets being depreciated over the lifetime of the lease.
ii.
LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital. Each member undertakes to contribute to the assets of
the company in the event of a winding up, such as an amouni may be required, not exceeding £ l.
12.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The company is a private company, limited by guarantee. incorporated in England and Wales, registered number
07289317. The registered office is The Hive, Bye Street, Ledbury, Her¢fordshir¢, HR8 2AG.

SY
LEDBURY
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
R THE YEAR EN
I AUGU
T 2024
INCOMING RESOURCES
Note
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
2024
Toial
2023
Voluntary income
Donations
Grants
152072
152 072
152,072
152,072
65,092
Aetivilies for generating fund
Fundraising activities
28
28
48
Investmenl income
Deposit account interest
Incoming resources from charitable
activilivJ
Nursery
242
242
12
25,101
25,101
56,238
Totsl incoming resources
177,443
177,443
121,390
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Actlvltles for Generatlng Funds
Advertising and fijndraising events..
380
Charllable acilvlties
Wages
Social security
Pension costs
Unifornls and workweor
Catering
Toys and consumables
Renl payable
Cleaning
Premises repairs and renewals
Light, heat and power
Waste disposal
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Sundries
Staff training
Infotmation and publications
IT softwarelconsumables
Website
Subscriptions
101,675
6,066
101,675
6,066
4,165
388
,623
2,742
i 0,000
773
7,826
5,507
625
1,655
84,924
5,624
388
,623
2,742
10,000
773
7,826
5,507
625
1,655
224
1,621
1,356
10,000
613
662
2,593
567
949
49
1,390
1,361
1,781
375
97
248
130
3,260
1,781
375
97
248
130
3,260
22
173
2,635
Carried forward
148,936
148,936
119,286
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BUSY BEES LEDBURY LTD
DETAILED STAT
ENT
F FINANCIAL ACTIVITJES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
CharitV4ble activities
Brought forward
148,936
148,936
119,286
Insurance
Depreciation
Accountancy
Bank charges
603
2,092
2,314
415
603
2,092
2,314
415
794
12,712
2.850
301
Total resources expended
154J60
154,360
135,943
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
23,083
23,083
(14,553)
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