ZARACH
We receive referrals through our network of schools. We deliver a bed bundle for every child in the household that requires it; this includes a brand-new Bed, Mattress, Duvet, Pillow, Bed Sheets, Pyjamas and Hygiene Kit. We work with local partners to include Food Parcels and, if needed, a school uniform. We can also mediate between families and their support services, as well as making referrals.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit for the eight-month period, drawing down from unrestricted reserves to support increased activity. However, the trustees report that free reserves of £864,699 remain within their stated policy target of four to six months of operational expenditure. The independent auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received emoluments within the range of £70,000 to £79,999 pro-rated.” — page 60
“One employee received emoluments within the range of £70,000 to £79,999 pro-rated.” — page 60
“The trustees propose to maintain the charity’s reserves at a level which is equivalent to between four and six6 months operational expenditure, excluding gifts-in-kind, and have done so having regard to its manner of operation of likely funding streams. Based on 2024-25 costs, this would equate to a reserves level between £640,000 and £960,000.”
“Income and expenditure related to trustees or their close relatives is required to be disclosed as a related party transaction. Mark Cohen was paid remuneration of £29,175 during the 8 month period (2024: £35,537 during the 12 month period) as an employee of the charity.” — page 67
What the charity says about itself (2024/25)
“In the 8 month period that makes up our 24/25 financial year, we delivered 3,310 bed bundles to 1,599 families, across 11 geographical areas”
“At the end of the year, we estimate that the total number of children lifted out of bed poverty is 16,746 in respect of the 12,405 beds delivered.”
“Table 7 below shows that 95% of referrers reported a positive effect on the child(ren) whom they referred since they have received a bed from Zarach.”
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Andy Peers — Chief Executive
- Bex Wilson — Co-Chair of Trustees
- Sarah Beevers — Co-Chair of Trustees
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/05/2024)
Trustees
- GAVIN GREEN
- Martin John Barkley
- REBEKAH WILSON
- Robert Hall
- Sarah Beevers
- Siobhan Elizabeth Hammond
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.2m | £1.3m |
| 31/07/2024 | £1.4m | £1.7m |
| 31/07/2023 | £1.3m | £1.1m |
| 31/07/2022 | £1.4m | £567k |
| 31/07/2021 | £473k | £281k |
Common questions
Is ZARACH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit for the eight-month period, drawing down from unrestricted reserves to support increased activity. However, the trustees report that free reserves of £864,699 remain within their stated policy target of four to six months of operational expenditure. The independent auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Thomas Coombs Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of ZARACH earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,000 - £79,999 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds ZARACH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ZARACH as a grant recipient include IRWIN MITCHELL CHARITIES FOUNDATION, THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION, THE RASCHE FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE BARRY AND PEGGY HIGH FOUNDATION, Prosper Wakefield District Ltd.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 12/06/2025 | £1k | Grant to Zarach |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/10/2021 | £10k | Zarach Family Volunteering Project |
| UK government | 29/09/2020 | £39k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ANTON JURGENS CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £9k |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £5k |
| BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £573k |
| BOURNEHEIGHTS LIMITED | 1 | £87k |
| CLOSEHELM LIMITED | 1 | £44k |
| Wokingham United Charities | 1 | £34k |
| RIVERTREE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| HACKNEY PAROCHIAL CHARITIES | 1 | £21k |
Charities like this
- UNIFORM EXCHANGE
- THE FASHION & TEXTILE CHILDREN'S TRUST
- ZARINA FOUNDATION
- THE COWSHED
- FIVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TRUST LTD
- CHILDREN OF ADAM
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZARACH | £1.2m | £70,000 - £79,999 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNIFORM EXCHANGE | £287k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FASHION & TEXTILE CHILDREN'S TRUST | £402k | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ZARINA FOUNDATION | £176k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE COWSHED | £656k | — | 0 | unclear | 4.7% | no doubt |
| FIVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TRUST LTD | £2.3m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |