THE ZACCHAEUS 2000 TRUST
The prevention & relief of poverty in the UK in a manner consistent with Christian ethics; Providing assistance &services to individuals in need; providing advice education training & assistance on any issues relating to the relief of poverty to volunteers other charities or organisations; undertaking supporting & promulgating research into factors that contribute to poverty &ways to mitigate them
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a modest surplus of £19,260 for the year, resulting in free unrestricted reserves of £382,063. Per the trustees' report, these reserves are equivalent to approximately four months of total projected annual expenditure, which aligns with their stated policy target of maintaining three to six months of expenditure. The charity reports a steady financial position with cash at bank of £865,015, despite noting a challenging fundraising environment and economic uncertainty.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee had employee benefits in excess of £60,000 in the £70,001- £80,000 band (2023: One in the £70,001-£80,000 band).” — page 47
“One employee had employee benefits in excess of £60,000 in the £70,001- £80,000 band (2023: One in the £70,001-£80,000 band).” — page 47
“The trustees aim to maintain an amount on general fund equivalent to three - six months of expenditure, although this is dependent on the level of donations received.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Dr Frances Darlington-Pollock
- Elizabeth Cain
- Emeka Forbes
- Helen Goodman
- Lindsay Judge
- Professor Robin Jarvis
- Siobhan Mary Garibaldi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £956k | £937k |
| 31/12/2023 | £892k | £921k |
| 31/12/2022 | £823k | £878k |
| 31/12/2021 | £836k | £786k |
| 31/12/2020 | £942k | £750k |
Common questions
Is THE ZACCHAEUS 2000 TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a modest surplus of £19,260 for the year, resulting in free unrestricted reserves of £382,063. Per the trustees' report, these reserves are equivalent to approximately four months of total projected annual expenditure, which aligns with their stated policy target of maintaining three to six months of expenditure. The charity reports a steady financial position with cash at bank of £865,015, despite noting a challenging fundraising environment and economic uncertainty. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Kingston Burrowes Audit Ltd.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE ZACCHAEUS 2000 TRUST earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE ZACCHAEUS 2000 TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE ZACCHAEUS 2000 TRUST as a grant recipient include THE NATIONWIDE FOUNDATION, TRUST FOR LONDON, THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION, LLOYDS BANK FOUNDATION FOR ENGLAND & WALES, THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE NATIONWIDE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £1.8m | Decent Affordable Homes funding strategy |
| TRUST FOR LONDON | FY2022 | £124k | Good homes and neighbourhoods |
| THE NATIONWIDE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £100k | Tenants' voice projects |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £94k | Helps vulnerable people in London facing poverty and debt. |
| THE NATIONWIDE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £65k | Decent Affordable Homes funding strategy |
| LLOYDS BANK FOUNDATION FOR ENGLAND & WALES | FY2022 | £50k | General Support |
| THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £25k | |
| THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £25k | |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £22k | |
| WESTMINSTER AMALGAMATED CHARITY | FY2021 | £10k | Community |
| THE NATIONWIDE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | Not specified in grant list |
| WESTMINSTER AMALGAMATED CHARITY | FY2024 | £8k | Community |
| WESTMINSTER AMALGAMATED CHARITY | FY2022 | £8k | Community |
| WESTMINSTER AMALGAMATED CHARITY | FY2023 | £8k | |
| THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | Grants |
| LONDON CATALYST | FY2023 | £750 | Epsom Hospital Adult Social Care Team |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B Charitable Trust | 21/01/2026 | £30k | A grant to Z2k (registered as Zacchaeus 2000 Trust) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/01/2026 | £20k | Specialist advice and representation |
| A B Charitable Trust | 16/12/2024 | £22k | A grant to Z2K (registered as Zacchaeus 2000 Trust) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/10/2024 | £20k | Specialist advice and representation for disabled people |
| A B Charitable Trust | 20/12/2023 | £22k | A grant to Z2K (registered as Zacchaeus 2000 Trust) |
| A B Charitable Trust | 22/04/2021 | £20k | A grant to Zacchaeus 2000 Trust (Z2K) |
| A B Charitable Trust | 02/07/2020 | £20k | A grant to Zacchaeus 2000 Trust (Z2K) |
| A B Charitable Trust | 27/06/2019 | £20k | A grant to Zacchaeus 2000 Trust (Z2K) |
| City Bridge Foundation | 14/11/2018 | £200k | Grant to Z2K (registered as Zacchaeus 2000 Trust) |
| A B Charitable Trust | 03/07/2018 | £15k | A grant to Zacchaeus 2000 Trust |
| A B Charitable Trust | 24/01/2017 | £10k | A grant to Zacchaeus 2000 Trust |
| A B Charitable Trust | 26/06/2015 | £10k | Debt, Housing and Welfare Advice |
| City Bridge Foundation | 13/03/2014 | £150k | Grant to Z2K (registered as Zacchaeus 2000 Trust) |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HOLMFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £202k |
| SAYSER DEVELOPMENTS LTD | 1 | £31k |
| MENDAN LIMITED | 1 | £27k |
| CML - CHEVRAS MO'OZ LADOL | 1 | £21k |
| S C K CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| POSSUK LIMITED | 1 | £20k |
| YBP LIMITED | 1 | £15k |
| THE HOLDEN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £13k |
Charities like this
- THE CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST SALVATION ARK PARISH
- FMM GENERALATE UK CIO
- SOUTHWARK, ARUNDEL & BRIGHTON BRETHREN CIO
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD OVERCOMERS HOUSE CHIPPENHAM
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD HOUSE OF JOY FOR ALL NATIONS
- YESHIVA GEDOLA NEZER HATORAH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ZACCHAEUS 2000 TRUST | £956k | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST SALVATION ARK PARISH | £242k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FMM GENERALATE UK CIO | £196k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SOUTHWARK, ARUNDEL & BRIGHTON BRETHREN CIO | £130k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD OVERCOMERS HOUSE CHIPPENHAM | £109k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD HOUSE OF JOY FOR ALL NATIONS | £117k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |