Trustees. Annual Report for the period
Period start date
01
Sepl$mber
Period end date
31
August
2023
2024
From
To
R.efierence and admiinistration details
Bizzy Bees Pre-school CIO
Charity name
Other names charity Is known by
Bizzy Bees
Registered charlty number (if any)
1172751
Charity's principal address
The Memorial Hall, Bedford Road, Wootton, Bedford
Postcode
MK43 9JB
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Offlce {rfany)
Dates acted If not forwholo year
Trustse name
Name of person (or body) entitled
oint trustee
Ifan
Nicola O'Halloran
Chair &
Safeguarding
Manager
Trustee
Trustee
Claire Buchanan
Samantha Gadsden
Gita Parekh
Appointed 11.05.2024
Appointed 14.01.2025
Laura Hanwell
Kathryn Tuck
Secretary
Treasurer
Resigned 30.08.2024
Resigned 08.01.2025
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Sectiion B
Structure,
overnance and mana
ement
Description of the charity's trusts
Constitution
Type of goveming document
leg. trust deed, constitution)
How the charity is constituted
leg. trust, association, company)
Incorporated tharity
Trustee selection methods
leg. apposnled by, elected by)
Election by members
Addltlonal govemance issues (Optional inforniation)
Bizzy Bees Pre￿ChoOl CIO is a registered childcare provider with
OFSTED. the independent goveming body within childcare. Bizzy Bees is
a member of the Pr&School Leaming Allian￿ with close links to Bedford
Borough Council. We take advice from the Department of Education and
follow the EYFS Statutory Framework.
You may choose to include
additional information, where
relevant, about:
policies and prO￿dureS
adopted forthe induction and
training of trustees"
the charity's organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the charity
works.,
relationship with any related
parties.,
trustees. consideration of
major risks and the system
and procedures to manage
them.
Bizzy Bees is a committee run Pre-school with an employed manager,
deputy manager. ffinan￿ l administrator, lead practitioner, and early years
practitioners. The CA)mmittee members are all volunteers with the
exception of the manager. Pay for employees is agreed by the committee
and is based on role, responsibility. perfoman￿. qualifications and
minimum wage. The day to day running of the Pre-school is performed by
the manager and deputy manager. Recruitment is jointly ovenseen by the
management team and committee. Policies within the charity are
approved by the committee.
Committee members are voted by the members at the Annual General
Meeting although they can join at any time if the trustees are in
agreement. We do not ask committee members have any prior
experien￿, just the willingness to want to help and support our charity.
We offer free training through Educare Early Years Allian￿ to support
new tNstees. All tnjstees must complete their safeguarding and prevent
training as a minimum requirement. All committee members are subjected
to our safer recruitment policy which indudes statutory OFSTED
requirements suth as DBS ￿rtificateS, references and safeguarding
training completed.
The minimum number of committee members is 3 and the maximum is 12.
Committee are responsible for overseeing risks fa￿d by the P￿-SChool.
The three main risks are:_
Reputation: to ensure the Suc￿sS of Bizzy Bees. Risk is
managed through safeguarding policies; safer recruitment, staff,
children and family's wellbeing policies are all up to date and
enforced. To ensure all policies ara up to date, relevant and
implemented.
Flnances: to ensure Bizzy Bees remains financially viable to
remain open. Risks such as low intake of children, managing cash
flow. mana
in
endin
ensurtn
reserve funds are ade
uate
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and relevant. The commrttee meet once a month and always
discuss finan￿S to ensure the above risk factors are assessed
and resolutions can be made quicFdy should a risk arise.
Education: to ensure Bizzy Bees delivers the EYFS statutory
framework. Regular reviews, training and development
discussions can help to ensure the framework is being
implemented wrthin the setting alongside updating policies and
leaming objectives.
Through risk management by the committee. the committee are satisfied
that the major risks identffied have been adequately mitigated where
necessary. It is recognised not all risks can be predicted or protected
against. but the committee feel all reasonable risks have been adequately
mana
ed.
Section C
Ob"ectives and activities
Bees is an indusive Pre-school providing childcare for children
aged 24 years old. Bizzy Bees works for the public benefrt, supporting
the local communty. Bizzy Bees key objective is the early years
education and development of young children. Bizzy Bees achieves this
by:_
Summary of the objects ofthe
charity set out in its
governing document
Promoting children's care and safety.
Delivering the EYFS and leaming through play
Maintaining a working partnership with parentslcarers
Promoting health and wellbeing
Providing a sefVI￿ to support children and their families.
Enabling a safe and stimulating environment for children to
thrive
The main obiective of Bizzy Bees Pre-school CIO is to provide high
quality childcare to the residents of Wootton and surrounding areas.
Bizzy Bees supports children and parentslCa￿rS in their child's early
years development. Bizzy Bees provides free flow childcare and accepts
all fo￿nS of govemment funded pay such as, 2 year funded for both low-
income families and the new working parent funding. 15 hours funded for
34-year-olds and the extended 30 hours for working families. Bizzy
Bees also supports a high number of SEND children each year, relying
on additional govemment funding to be able to offer the individual
support for each child.
Summary ofthe maln
activits'es undertaken for the
publlc benefit In relation to
these objects (include within
this section the statutory
declaration that trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commisslon on public
benefit)
Bizzy Bees is an inclusive setting and as such we accommodate a range
of needs within the setting ensuring we are supporting all families within
our community.
We take an active role in supporting low-income families by offering
cultural capital experiences. Bizzy Bees is an authorised signatory of the
food bank and LOFFS offering food vouchers and support to ourfamilies.
Our fees are set at a level to ensure the financial viabilit of the charit
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but to make our setting as accessible as possible to all families,
Bizzy Bees objective is to continue to support the community, Ghildren
and families by providing a safe, nurturing and educational environrnent
for children aged 24 years. Our long-temi objective is to have our own
single use building where we can move away from being a pack away
setting. This would allow us to increase the size of the setting and
support more famllles. In the meantime, we are working on a plan to
develop our outside Spa￿ and provide a grassed area with a climbing
frame.
Bizzy Bees is a member of the local community and takes part in events
such as the Parish Council Remembrance Day memorial par8de. We
held a very successful wreath making event at Christmas and invited the
Gommunity to Gome and join us.
Bizzy Bees is an equal opportunity charity and is committed to a working
environment free from any discrimination.
Bizzy Bees is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Additional detsils of objectives and activities (Optional infomiation)
The charity is heavily reliant on the help of volunteers and fundraising
efforts. The committee is formed of amazing volunteers not only to assist
in fundraising but also to support the Pre-school in its overall functioning.
Bizzy Bees is very grateful to everyone who gives up their free time to
ensure the charity can go from strength to strength.
You may choose to include
further statements, where
relevant, about:
policy on grantmaking.,
policy programme related
investment.,
contribution made by
volunteers.
We are in the prO￿sS of applying for some Grants to support us with our
new garden project. Depending on what we are awarded, we hope to
develop our garclen area in the next financial year.
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Achievements and performance
Summary ofthe main
achievements of the charity
during the year
Bizzy Bees Pre-school CIO has provided a serrf1￿ to around 50 families
this academic year.
Again, a new committee fonned this year as other committee members
moved on due to olherwork commitments and some, as their children left
the setting.
We continued fundraising with our popular'movie nights, for the children,
where they enjoy a movie, pvzza and games. We have held Christmas
and Halloween parties. An Easter craft and movie evening, along with
some amazing raffles where all the prizes were donated by local
businesses. Vve had a very successful wreath making event in
November, lots of the local community came to support us and this was
run by our wonderful Committee members.
We have continued to enjoy our leavers school trips" this year we went to
Thrift Fann followed by our very own graduation ￿remOnY.
As a pre￿Chool and charity, we support the growth and development
wÉthin the early years sector. We have had some Bedford College
students, placements join us and a work experience student. The children
have enjoyed their time with these students. We had a member of staff
complete their NCF CACHE Level 2- Diploma for the Earfy Years
Practitioner.
Section E
Financial review
Bizzy Bees Pre￿chool CIO ha5 a sufficient Reserves Policy that is
reviewed regularly and to ensure that it remains adequate (to cover such
things as redundancies or closure, relocation costs, unforeseeable
repairs). This is also in pla￿ to reserve money for future projects like a
new building for Bizzy Bees. The money will also ensure our charity is
able to operate during periods of lower income.
Brief statement of the
charity's policy on reserves
sl
As of 31 August 2023, Bizzy Bees holds £49,355.93 in its reserves
account with a £7.50 monthly bank charge coming out.
Bizzy Bees reserves policy has been updated this financial year to reflect
the rising costs of15ving and running a pre-school, it is to be held between
£45,000 and £50.000
Details of any funds materially
in deficit
NIA
Further financial review details (Optional infomiation)
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You may choose to include
additional infomiation, where
relevant about:
the charity's principal
SoUr￿S of funds (including
any fundraising);
how expenditure has
supported the key objectives
of the charity.,
investment policy and
objectives including any
ethical investment policy
adopted.
The charity's principal source of income comes from fvnded childcare
hours from the local govetnment as follows.. _
2 years funded - up to 15 hours a week- low-income families
2 year funding - up to 15 hours a week- working families
34 year funded- up to 15 hours a v￿ek- temi after child tums 3
years
34-year funding - an additional 15 hours per week (referred to
as 30 hours funding)-for qualifying parentslcarers.
This is supplemented by fee paying hours invol￿d directly to the
parentslcarers.
Bizzy Bees total tncome from fvnded hours amounted to £185,897.09.
Bizzy Bees total income from fee invoicing amounted to £53,794.48.
There have been no investments this
ear.
Section F
Other optional information
As a charity, the families of the children at Bizzy Bees are assured that all income of the charity will be put
straight back into the Ghartty. ensuring ex￿lIent childcare is provided and the advan￿ment of education is
met through our ethos of child led play in a free flow setting.
Section G
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretsryi Chalr,
etc)
Nicola O'Halloran
Chair
Date
2Ulol125
TAR Sept 2023 to Aug 2024

BIZZY BEES PRE SCHOOL
Charity Number 1172751
Accounts & Independent Accountants Review
Year ended 31 August 2024

8IZZY BEES PRE SCHOOL
Gharity Number 1172751
INCOME & EXPENDrruRE ACCOUNT
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
INCOME
Fee5 & Grants
Fees
53.794.48
Nursery Education Grant 165.608.64
Grants and Funding
20.288.45 239,691.57
Staff Reinbursements
Training Re-imbutsement
Staff Uniforyn
Fundraising
Children Unifom
General Fundraislng
Donations
Other
Interest
Miscellaneous
EXPENDITURE
staff
Wage5
Training
staff Unrfomi
Staff Re(xuilmenl
Debamient Disclosure
Other
Premises
Rent
Equipmenl IRepair
Equipment & Matsrfals
Equipment
Materials
Consumablers
Food l Drink
Administration
General
Payroll admln ￿sts
B.TJlntemet
Auditorfees
Insurance
Parent reimbursements
Subslotstead
Miscellaneous
Fundraising
Cost inwrred in fund raislng
Cost of Uniform
Cost of Items Purchased
174,004.10
1.396.25
1.095.42
1.232.85 177.728.62
127.03
1.810.03
350.00
5.109.84
4.474.44
9.584.28
2.287.06
6,875.17
6,875.17
3.234.04
3.234.04
7,710.20
7.710.20
898.73
801.15
4,115.95
660.00
1.152.96
398.50
1.044.86
2.686.29
11.758.44
601.15
142.50
743.65
&Jrplus l (Deficit) Year to Date
30.812.31
Total
245.21167
Total
245,212.67
Reconclllatlon of movement In funds
Opening funds as at 1 Sep 2023
Sutplus l (Deficit)
Closing Funds as at 31 Aug 2024
121.731.74
30 812.31
152 544.05
Held as
Petty Cash
Bank
Re*rves
TOTAL
103.188.12
49,355.93
152 544.05

BIZZY BEES PRE SCHOOL
Charlty Number 1172751
INDEPENDENT EXAMINEifs REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
RESPONSIBILrriES OF THE TRUSTEES
As a trustee of the charity l understsnd that the trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records as well as
the detection of fraud and mistatement.
The trustees are also responsible for ensuring the Annual Report is in accordance with United Kingdom AcGounting
Stsndards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practtce).
Any relevant matters (none} that V￿uld effect the outcome of the review or financials havè been raised wth the External
Reviewer.
24101
Nicola OTrlalloran (Chair of Preschool Board of Trustees) Date:
INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION
I report in respecl of my examinatlon of the enclosed financials, ￿rried out in accordance wtth the general Directions glven
by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a
mparison of the accounts presented Imth those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or
disdosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees CA)nceming any such matters. The procedures
undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to
whether the accounts present a 'true and fair vièv/ and the report is limiied to those matters set out in the statement below.
In conneotion with our review. no matter has come to our attention that.
- suggests the charity has not kept acceptable accounting records
- that the figures as shown in the income and expendriure account are not in accordance wrth those records
I have come across no other matters in connection Viryth the exarninalK)n to ￿leh attention should be drawn in this report In
order to enable a proper understandinq of the figures to be reached.
Alex Chandlar ACA
Sygma
Chartered Accountants
Exlemal reviewer
20 De￿rnber 2024
Date:

BIZZY BEES PRE SCHOOL
Charity Number 1172751
Accounts & Independent Accountants Review
Year ended 31 August 2024

8IZZY BEES PRE SCHOOL
Gharity Number 1172751
INCOME & EXPENDrruRE ACCOUNT
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
INCOME
Fee5 & Grants
Fees
53.794.48
Nursery Education Grant 165.608.64
Grants and Funding
20.288.45 239,691.57
Staff Reinbursements
Training Re-imbutsement
Staff Uniforyn
Fundraising
Children Unifom
General Fundraislng
Donations
Other
Interest
Miscellaneous
EXPENDITURE
staff
Wage5
Training
staff Unrfomi
Staff Re(xuilmenl
Debamient Disclosure
Other
Premises
Rent
Equipmenl IRepair
Equipment & Matsrfals
Equipment
Materials
Consumablers
Food l Drink
Administration
General
Payroll admln ￿sts
B.TJlntemet
Auditorfees
Insurance
Parent reimbursements
Subslotstead
Miscellaneous
Fundraising
Cost inwrred in fund raislng
Cost of Uniform
Cost of Items Purchased
174,004.10
1.396.25
1.095.42
1.232.85 177.728.62
127.03
1.810.03
350.00
5.109.84
4.474.44
9.584.28
2.287.06
6,875.17
6,875.17
3.234.04
3.234.04
7,710.20
7.710.20
898.73
801.15
4,115.95
660.00
1.152.96
398.50
1.044.86
2.686.29
11.758.44
601.15
142.50
743.65
&Jrplus l (Deficit) Year to Date
30.812.31
Total
245.21167
Total
245,212.67
Reconclllatlon of movement In funds
Opening funds as at 1 Sep 2023
Sutplus l (Deficit)
Closing Funds as at 31 Aug 2024
121.731.74
30 812.31
152 544.05
Held as
Petty Cash
Bank
Re*rves
TOTAL
103.188.12
49,355.93
152 544.05

BIZZY BEES PRE SCHOOL
Charlty Number 1172751
INDEPENDENT EXAMINEifs REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
RESPONSIBILrriES OF THE TRUSTEES
As a trustee of the charity l understsnd that the trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records as well as
the detection of fraud and mistatement.
The trustees are also responsible for ensuring the Annual Report is in accordance with United Kingdom AcGounting
Stsndards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practtce).
Any relevant matters (none} that V￿uld effect the outcome of the review or financials havè been raised wth the External
Reviewer.
24101
Nicola OTrlalloran (Chair of Preschool Board of Trustees) Date:
INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION
I report in respecl of my examinatlon of the enclosed financials, ￿rried out in accordance wtth the general Directions glven
by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a
mparison of the accounts presented Imth those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or
disdosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees CA)nceming any such matters. The procedures
undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to
whether the accounts present a 'true and fair vièv/ and the report is limiied to those matters set out in the statement below.
In conneotion with our review. no matter has come to our attention that.
- suggests the charity has not kept acceptable accounting records
- that the figures as shown in the income and expendriure account are not in accordance wrth those records
I have come across no other matters in connection Viryth the exarninalK)n to ￿leh attention should be drawn in this report In
order to enable a proper understandinq of the figures to be reached.
Alex Chandlar ACA
Sygma
Chartered Accountants
Exlemal reviewer
20 De￿rnber 2024
Date: