Bower Busy Bees ELC
Scottish Charity No - SC013192
Financial Statements for the
for the year ended 31 July 2025

Reference and Adrninistratlve Infromatlon
Charlty Name
Bower Busy Bees ELC
Charity No
SC013192
Address
The Stables, Bower, Wlck, Calthness. KWI 4
CharltyTrustees
Chairperson
Lynne Swanson (September 2024- September 20251
Pedro Medina (September 2023- September 20241
5o¢ret?ry
Sharon Dismore (September 2024- September 20251
Sarah Aitken INovember 2023- September 20241
Treasurer
Pedro Medlna1September 2024- September 20251
Eleanor Grdham (September 2023 - September 20241
Bank
Triodos Bank. Deanery Road, Bristol, BSI SAS
Accountsnt
Kwlck Bookkeeping, 12 Albert Street, Wick, KWI 58Q

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Bower Bwi BÈ¢$ ELC
Income Expend#u￿1fjrthe year ended 31 JU￿2025
Charity noSC013192
Tteasurer
Account
IrKome
TOTAL
2024
Funding
2 Yearold Fees
Grant5
Bank Imerest
Christma5 Fayre
Donatbns
76.2￿.30
7,&18.85
76,20QIO
7.60B.85
4,113.06
76261.27
6.838.fKJ
4.133.06
225.29
254.79
517.27
182.(Xl
1,064.(A)
96.93
426.21
M15c Income
84,249.94
4,358.35
1,064.L¥J
89,6n.29
84,749.68
Expendltur
stsff Costs
Play rhjrables
Play Expendable5
Food
Rent
Heat& Il8ht
TÈlÈphtrne
gtatlonery
Repa1￿ & Renew8L%
Poly8rub
InsurarKe
aEanin6
ALA
Govemarce Costs
ealth & Safety
Fundra151nB Costs
Mlsc ExpEn5es
Bank cha￿e5
Pockit Fee5
Pald to Pocklt
Sage
Account5lPayroll
Amazon Deposlt ACc￿￿t
76,652.64
913.44
612.98
480.34
76.6S2.64
913.44
612.9B
480.34
400.
66A23.63
I,d97.76
1.053.56
876.78
6,419.07
1315.11
228.36
4.451.64
843.17
L025.69
2,453.(
11,578.00
1,983.98
767.11
895.IK)
312.93
64.(
240.61
1.714.07
37.80
B43.17
IA125.69
2.453A)
13.226.00
1.983.9B
767.ly
H55.LNJ
312.99
464.08
240.61
71407
1,64&
1%55.24
%2.58
35.IX)
183.30
2,437.32
27.IX)
388.80
1,465.Cl)
L418.
27.92
L418.00
17.92
102,820.82
1,648.1Y)
ID4.468.B2
89.620.15
Totsl SurpluslDefrc￿fQf Year
118,570.881
2.710.35
I,osfj.00
114.796.531
14J70.471
Openln8 Balances
57,523.54
11,341.11
Bal8nce as at31#July 2025
38 952.66
J4051.46
Treasure￿ Current Acc
Fundraisln8 A(t
Petiy Cash
38,952.66
14,051.46
1,064.QD
1,064.00
38,952.66
14,051.46
54,068.12
ApprovLYl by the Board ofTrustee5 and s18ned onthelrbehalf by..
PrlntName
ELEANOR GRAHAM
Oite
25th A ri12026

Bower Busy Bees ELC
Trustees, Annual Report
2024 to 2025

Objectives and activities
Bower Busy Bees is Caithness, first Earfy Learning Centre (ELC)
looking to drive forward outdoor learning for 2 5 year old children.
Based in Bower, the setting sits in the centre of the Caithness and
attracts children from across the county. By offering a unique childcare
setting - we help the county overall to increase the attractiveness of the
area. Unlike other settings where children begin their days inside and
go outside for short bursts throughout the day,. our children begin their
day in the forest and as far as possible spend the rest of it outside and
immersed in nature this is of huge benefit to the social development
of the children that attend the setting.
The aim of the group is to advance the education and social
development of pre-school with the emphasis on the play experience.
so that they take a constructive place in the community and also to
advance the education of their parentslcarers and other appropriate
persons.
Further to the above aims the group shall seek..
(a) to provide safe and satisfying group play and learning
(b) to encourage other charitable activities through which the
parentslcarers may support the development of children.
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Structure, governance and management
Type of governing document
Bower Busy Bees have adopted a model early yearslchildcare group
constitution which has been approved by the Office of the Scottish
Charities Regulator (OSCR) as acceptable for charitable status. Care
and Learning Alliance (CALA) encourages all groups to adopt this CALA
model constitution, which incorporates best practi￿.
Trustee recruitment and appointment
The structure of Bower Busy Bees ELC shall consist of:
Members
who have the right to attend the annual general
meeting (and any special general meeting) and have important
powers under the constitution- in particular, the members elect
people to serve on the management committee and take
decisions in relation to changes to the constitution itself
Management Committee - who hold regular meetings during the
period between annual general meetings, and manage and
supervise the activities of the group. in particular, the
management committee is responsible for the financial control of
the group.
The management committee members shall elect from among
themselves a chair. a treasurer and a secretary.
All of the office bearers shall cease to hold office at the conclusion of
each annual general meeting, but shall then be eligible for re-election.
Committee members shall be entitled to serve for no more than three
consecutive years.

Achievements and perforniance
Throughout the year, the nursery delivered a rich programme of
activities and community experiences that supported children's
leaming, wellbeing, and wider development.
We began the school year with a sponsored read, encouraging a love
of books while raising funds for the nursery. The children also enjoyed
a visit from Scallywags Nursery, strengthening relationships with other
early years settings. As the year drew to a close, we celebrated with a
festive trip to the Lyth Arts Centre Christmas show.
In the spring term, the children took part in an Easter egg hunt at the
Laurandy Centre
alongside
their service
users,
fostering
intergenerational connections. This was followed by our highly
successful Easter Fayre, which raised valuable funds and brought
families and the community together.

During May 2025. we welcomed visitors linked to our topic People Who
Help Us. PC Paul from Police Scotland Highlands and Islands, along
with ￿0 nurses from NHS Highlands, provided engaging sessions that
helped the children leam about important roles within the community.
The summer term was particularly busy and full of memorable
experiences. The children were invited to join Bower School's sports
day before hosting our own event back at the nursery. We also enjoyed
a fun and active trip to Dunnet Forest. The year concluded with our
leavers, ceremony, where we celebrated the achievements of the
children moving on to primary school in August.

Future plans
Looking ahead, the trustees remain committed to supporting the
continued growth and development of Bower Busy Bees. Our primary
long-term ambition is to further enhance the forest area, with the
ultimate goal of relocating fully to this wonderful outdoor environment.
Developing improved, purpose-built facilities within the forestwill enable
us to offer an even higher standard of provision and more closely align
with the principles of an outdoor nursery. This move would significantly
enrich children's learning experiences, providing greater opportunities
for exploration. independence, and connection with nature.
We also plan to build on the success of this year's fundraising efforts.
Events such as the Easter Fayre and the sponsored read have not only
raised valuable funds but have strengthened community involvement
and family engagement. Replicating and expanding these successful
initiatives will play an important role in supporting our future
development goals.

Declaration
Signed on behalf of the chanty trustees:
EJG
Print name
EleanorGraham
Trustee
Designation
25￿ April 2026
Date