Z'S DEFENCE ACADEMY
- Self Defence Courses - Kickboxing/Mixed Martial Arts- Self Defence Fitness Session - Boxing- Walking/Hiking- Physical Activities - Endurance Session- Yoga/Stretching- Outdoor Pursuits- Social Activities- Life Coaching- Obstacle Course Racing- Social Inclusion Activities- Empowerment Program- Building Confidence workshop- Education- Outdoor pursuits- Volunteering
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:1) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN SELF-DEFENCE TECHNIQUES IN ORDER TO RAISE AWARENESS OF AND PROTECT PERSONAL SAFETY.2) THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT THROUGH THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES CAPABLE OF PROMOTING PHYSICAL HEALTH AND FITNESS.(FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS CLAUSE “FACILITIES” MEANS LAND, BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, ACCESS TO COACHING AND ORGANISING SPORTING ACTIVITIES).3) TO FURTHER SUCH EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AS THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION SHALL DETERMINE BY MAKING DONATIONS TO REGISTERED CHARITIES.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £24,101 for the year ended 31 March 2026, compared to a deficit in the previous year. Total funds increased to £38,149, with unrestricted reserves standing at £11,349. The trustees confirmed that maintaining reserves at current levels provides sufficient resources to cover temporary timing differences and core costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to maintain sufficient reserves so as to give flexibility to cover temporary timing differences for donations received, adequate working capital for core costs and which will allow them to respond quickly to the needs of the Charity.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- 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
- Aasiya Mota
- Azmat Farid
- Dawn Wells
- Raja Rehman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £97k | £73k |
| 31/03/2025 | £66k | £80k |
| 31/03/2024 | £90k | £92k |
| 31/03/2023 | £79k | £49k |
| 31/03/2022 | £14k | £25k |
Common questions
Is Z'S DEFENCE ACADEMY financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £24,101 for the year ended 31 March 2026, compared to a deficit in the previous year. Total funds increased to £38,149, with unrestricted reserves standing at £11,349. The trustees confirmed that maintaining reserves at current levels provides sufficient resources to cover temporary timing differences and core costs. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 28/04/2025 | £22k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/04/2025 | £20k | Transform 4 Life |
| UK government | 27/03/2024 | £13k | ALB-Sport England-Blackburn Ladies - Active Lives Project |
| Sport England | 27/03/2024 | £13k | Blackburn Ladies - Active Lives Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/08/2023 | £10k | MH - Youth Can |
| Postcode Lottery | 31/07/2023 | £15k | Project Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/06/2023 | £10k | Weighing In-clusion |
| Sport England | 13/02/2023 | £8k | Z Adventure- Blackburn |
| Sport England | 13/10/2022 | £3k | Jubilee Fund - 12 Week Transformation |
| Sport England | 09/12/2020 | £9k | TGC CF Z's Defence Academy |