ZEBRAS CHILDREN AND ADULTS CHARITY
Helping to alleviate poverty within vulnerable communities through services distributing to those in need. Providing information and advocacy.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS:TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £27,501 for the year, resulting in total funds falling to £3,766. The trustees acknowledge that the charity has net current liabilities of £325, though total assets still exceed total liabilities. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were inaccurate or non-compliant.
What the accounts disclose
“Gross salary of £12,117 and employer pension of £761 was paid to Mr J P Aston, trustee who resigned on 1.3.21. Gross salary of £2,542 and employer pension of £42 was paid to Mr H Paschalis, trusee who resigned on 1.4.21.” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- MICHELLE NICOLA FRANKLANDchair
- Gill Paschalis
- Joshua Stephen Ashton
- Mark Conway
- Tara Penn
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2026 | £43k | £46k |
| 28/02/2025 | £55k | £82k |
| 29/02/2024 | £165k | £155k |
| 28/02/2023 | £101k | £104k |
| 28/02/2022 | £90k | £94k |
Common questions
Is ZEBRAS CHILDREN AND ADULTS CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £27,501 for the year, resulting in total funds falling to £3,766. The trustees acknowledge that the charity has net current liabilities of £325, though total assets still exceed total liabilities. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were inaccurate or non-compliant. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Bridge Foundation | 12/09/2024 | £99k | Grant to Zebras Children and Adults Charity |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/04/2024 | £16k | Zebras Community Hub Brandon |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/11/2022 | £10k | Fruit and Veg for Families |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/03/2021 | £220k | Zebras Children and Adults Charity |
| UK government | 07/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/04/2020 | £8k | Zebras Community Cafe |
| Sport England | 27/06/2019 | £10k | Zebras Swim School |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/03/2019 | £5k | Zebras Community Cafe |