# THE ZINK PROJECT CIO

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1159875
- **Other names:** BUXTON AND DISTRICT FOOD BANK, BUXTON AND DISTRICT FOOD BANK AND ZINK EMPLOYABILITY, THE ZINC PROJECT CIO, HIGH PEAK FOOD BANK
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Jan. 9, 2015
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1159875


## Contact

- **Address:** Zink HQ, Clough Street, BUXTON, Derbyshire
- **Postcode:** SK17 6LJ
- **Phone:** 01298214926
- **Email:** paul@zink.org.uk
- **Website:** http://www.zink.org.uk/



## Activities

**Objects:** The prevention or relief of poverty in and around the area of the High Peak Borough Council in the County of Derbyshire or elsewhere in the United Kingdom, in particular, but not exclusively, by providing: items and services to individuals in need and the provision of education, training, healthcare projects, supported accommodation and all the necessary practical and emotional support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient.

**Activities:** The purpose is the prevention and relief of poverty in and around the area of the High Peak Borough Council in Derbyshire.  At present the activities consist of operating a food bank, wellbeing activities to improve or manage mental health, community eco-cafe, employability support, advice, signposting and work and skills training for job-seekers.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- **Who:** Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Derbyshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £561184 | £345736 | £931171 | 12 |
| March 31, 2024 | £407200 | £259457 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £321107 | £228971 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £458336 | £451856 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £448846 | £197794 | — | — |



## Trustees

- ALAN THOMPSON — appointed Sept. 15, 2022
- Dr Graham Jowett — appointed May 9, 2024
- Eileen Vaughan — appointed May 29, 2025
- Geoffrey Druce — appointed Feb. 15, 2024
- Joanne Sandell — appointed March 9, 2023
- John Nicholson — appointed March 9, 2023
- Kirsten Margaret Williams — appointed Dec. 8, 2015
- Linda Grooby — appointed Sept. 15, 2022
- Mark Rekia — appointed Feb. 15, 2024
- Sandra Dawn Green — appointed March 9, 2023
- Shannon Richardson-Walton — appointed Nov. 22, 2017
- laura bramwell — appointed May 29, 2025