ZIMBABWE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
ZPT supports beneficiary churches in Zimbabwe in their ministry and mission by providing theological training, supplying bibles and support with education and health needs.We also seek to relieve poverty amongst beneficiary churches and their wider communities. In 2024 we launched a special appeal for funds to address the current famine conditions being experienced as a result of the drought.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds sufficient funds to meet its needs as they arise, supported by unrestricted income of £130,333 for the period. The trustees maintain a reserve policy of retaining approximately twenty percent of one year’s ordinary income for future distribution and emergency needs. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention regarding the accounting records or compliance with the Charities Act 1993.
What the accounts disclose
“It does not use the services of any fund raising organisations or individuals.” — page 2
“The trustees hold no investments but have a policy of the retention of about twenty percent of one year’s ordinary income as a reserve for future distribution and emergency needs.” — page 2
Trustees
- CHRISTOPHER HENRY WILLIAM BOYESchair
- DEREK FRENCH
- JONATHAN CARSON SPALDING
- MACIEK MARK STOLARSKI
- Mark Ian Drury
- Mduduzi Mswabuki
- STUART MOFFATT
- Shaun Harold Hexter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £130k | £145k |
| 05/04/2024 | £109k | £69k |
| 05/04/2023 | £80k | £111k |
| 05/04/2022 | £84k | £82k |
| 05/04/2021 | £76k | £68k |
Common questions
Is ZIMBABWE PARTNERSHIP TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds sufficient funds to meet its needs as they arise, supported by unrestricted income of £130,333 for the period. The trustees maintain a reserve policy of retaining approximately twenty percent of one year’s ordinary income for future distribution and emergency needs. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention regarding the accounting records or compliance with the Charities Act 1993. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| C B AND H H TAYLOR 1984 TRUST | 1 | £524k |
| SIR HALLEY STEWART TRUST | 1 | £60k |
| NETWORK FOR SOCIAL CHANGE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £39k |
| COMMUNITY OF ST PETER, HORBURY | 1 | £33k |
| FELLOWSHIP OF ST JOHN (UK) TRUST ASSOCIATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY SEPULCHRE CAMBRIDGE | 1 | £20k |
| JAC TRUST | 1 | £17k |
Charities like this
- ZIMBABWE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST
- PARTNERS IN MEDICAL CARE
- PORA ZIMBABWE
- METHODIST CHURCH ZIMBABWE UK FELLOWSHIP
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIMBABWE PARTNERSHIP TRUST | £130k | — | 0 | unclear | 0.0% | no doubt |
| ZIMBABWE EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £146k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST | £206k | Under £60,000 | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST | £393k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| PARTNERS IN MEDICAL CARE | £854k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PORA ZIMBABWE | £180k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |