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
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £13,206 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £27,254 to £14,048. The trustees confirm that maintaining reserves at current levels, combined with annual reviews of financial controls, will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. Cash at bank stood at £14,948, with unrestricted funds of £7,462 and restricted funds of £6,586.
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.”
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 FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £13,206 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £27,254 to £14,048. The trustees confirm that maintaining reserves at current levels, combined with annual reviews of financial controls, will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. Cash at bank stood at £14,948, with unrestricted funds of £7,462 and restricted funds of £6,586. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 28/04/2025 | £22k | Unrestricted Funding |
| 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 |