THE ZINK PROJECT CIO
Registered charity 1159875 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BUXTON AND DISTRICT FOOD BANK, BUXTON AND DISTRICT FOOD BANK AND ZINK EMPLOYABILITY, HIGH PEAK FOOD BANK, THE ZINC PROJECT CIO
The purpose is the prevention and relief of poverty in and around the area of the High Peak Borough Council in Derbyshire. At present the activities consist of operating a food bank, wellbeing activities to improve or manage mental health, community eco-cafe, employability support, advice, signposting and work and skills training for job-seekers.
Causes: The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Grant history (this charity is a funder) · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income surplus of £215,448 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted funds of £931,171. The trustees report that the charity has a 'sound base' for the future, supported by significant property assets valued at £835,000. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts comply with accounting standards and that no matters requiring attention came to their attention.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Property (HM Land Registry)
2 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (2 freehold); recorded price paid £145k. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Reported reserves equal ~8.7 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Donations and legacies (87% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).
- ALAN THOMPSON
- Dr Graham Jowett
- Eileen Margaret Vaughan
- Joanne Sandell · trustee of 1 other charity
- John Nicholson
- Kirsten Margaret Williams
- Linda Grooby · trustee of 1 other charity
- Lindsay Spence Crowe · trustee of 2 other charities
- Mark Rekia
- Sandra Dawn Green
- Turrum Mellor Hughes
- laura bramwell
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Derbyshire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE ZINK PROJECT CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income surplus of £215,448 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted funds of £931,171. The trustees report that the charity has a 'sound base' for the future, supported by significant property assets valued at £835,000. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts comply with accounting standards and that no matters requiring attention came to their attention. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE ZINK PROJECT CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE ZINK PROJECT CIO as a grant recipient include DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE VAN NESTE FOUNDATION, W F SOUTHALL TRUST, THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED, DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE'S CHARITABLE TRUST.
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