S zink for life & work HIGH PEAK FOOD8ANK Annual Report 2022ll3 Chalfs report~ the Zlnk Project 2022123 Once agaln l am dellghted to report that the managemenL Staff and volunteers of the Zlnk Projert have done a sterllngjob balanclng the books of thls excellent charlty, In Prodin8 the ran8e of servlces to help, in so many ways, the needy people of the Hl8h Peak, Zink catches the Imaglnatlon of a community that contlnues to help us dellver these vltsl ser4ices with healthy donation% whith along wtth grants and earned income meet our overheads. I can report that the Znk Project continues to malntaln good financial stabillty. During the year we have begun to explore new ways of helplng members of the High Peak community whilst generatlng cons15tent source5 of income to offset the cyclical nature of some funding. We will reporL in more detail. how we are progressing with this new project next year. Returning to personnel, l am pleased to report that supporttng Zin5 excellent team of managemenL staff and volunteer5 into 2023124 are a full complernent of Trustee5 contributin8 from their wealth of experiences, somewith life experience of the issues with which we are dealln8. Inevitably. with the voluntary nature of Trustees, some, In ZlnYs case very fw4. will leave. I would Ilke to mentlon Helen White who left us at the end of the accounting year having supported Lnk in a long career of Volunteerin& Trustee and Deputy Chair. We are extremely 8rateful for the valuable service Helen has 8iven to Znk over many year& I would Ilke to close 4•Ath a personal thanks to all the people of the Zlnk Proje¢ YOU make me very proud to be part ofthe Team Thank you vryone In the High Peak and SurrndIng areas foryoursupport. Alan Thompson Chair of Trustees
Chlef Executlve Report Zink has become well estsblished in its new premises in 2022123 having opened fully in February 2022. 8etyieen 200 and 300 people use Zink HQ every week for their wellbeing orto 8et help to address Immediate need then plan and take attion to create better futuros for thomselves 3nd thoir families. ido311y in work_ Th@ divergo rango of activities and services at Zink has attracted volunteers and Zink has around 85 now. Many of these volunteers have started to take on more re5ponsiblllties so that Zlnk staff are more able to take a coordinator role, develop new services and undertake the necessary routine tasks to keep the charity running. Hlgh Peak Foodbank: Donations have continued at a level that easily met demand with some surplus being shared wlth neighbouring foodbanks although this was le55 than in previous years. Jackson's Dairles have donated mllk five days a week and Sainsburys provide bread and baked g¢)ods daily. In total, 29,600 meals were provided over the year to 1287 Adults and 486 children. In addition. the RSPCA have provlded pet food so that they can make referrals to what Is essentlally a pet food bank. Zink Employabllity: This wasthe last year of European Social Funding and. consequently. the end of Spring and BBO-Towards Work employment programmes. Spring ended in Ottober 2022. 880 shortly before. RISE continued until March 2023 (and restarted in June 2023). In orderto contlnue to provlde supporc Zink started a CV and IT weekly drop In so that those wlthout a c could get help and people wlthout IT skills or equipment could still look for work. An application to the national lotterywas successful so a new employability seniice, Spring- Towards Work, could launch in April 2023. RISE employment programme supported 42 people with drug or alcohol issues. 11 moved into work. 22 had improved health and wellbein& 15 started volunteering and 12 started educationltraining. Zlnk Advlce: Zinws advice worker has 5UPPOrted over 366 people to resolve issues that cause the need for foodbank use. Thls includes help to addres5 welfare and finance problems aswell as unstable housing or homelessness and the provision of essential household Items Ilke cookers. bedding etc. using Acrs 435 crowdfundin8 scheme. communlty ECCafe. The café expanded opening hour5 to Tuesttay to Friday 1 Oam- 2pm. Customer numbers and income has steadily increased. In addition. on Tuesdays the café provides a two course meal for families preceded by games and activities.
Wellbein. There are wellbeing artivities every day at Zink HQ. Mondays: Supportworkers and those they support, actlvities and coffee; English for speakers of other languages. Tuesday. walking group, Knit Happens, gaming. Wednesday: board games. group games (e.g. bingo. quizzes). Narcotic5 Anonymous Thursday. IT Workshop. Friday: School of Rocljam Session. Housin% Zink has Started to make steps towards purchasing properties with a Mew to being able to provide homes for people who might struggle to othefwtse get one or maintaln tenancy. Future Ambitions Zink intends to continueto react to community need as it is identified and explore nnovative ways of sUPPOrt vulnerable and marginallsed Indlviduals and groups. The charitywlll seek opportunltles Ilke commisslons to further its aims and to achleve sustalnablllty by Increa51ng earned Income. Thanks Thank you to the many supporters who give their tirne. money and Items so that through Zink they can support the less fortunate and, in doing so, the community itself. Thanks also to the funders who have invested in Zink and allowed the charity to deliver much needed. often Imaglnatlve projects that have made positive changes In people's Ilves. Without volunteers, Zink wouldn't be able to function and many of ourvolunteers are current or former service users who are slad to be able to sive back for the support they receive. Our trustees are artively
involved in the charity in specific roles. one off projects or as volunteers. Thank you to all whovolunteeratzink in anyway. Thanks also to the donors who gve regularly, occasionally or one off amounts and fundraisers who find new and interesting ways to raise money. As well as contributing to ZinEs costs, your confidence in the charity shows how well it is supported. Paul Bohan CEO Treasureffs Report The trustees have agaln been touched and inspired by the way local fund-raisers, groups and individuals have rallied to support the charitjls services. as well as by the way natlonal and local charitable trusts have helped. We are also very grateful for the generous donations of food that the charity receives, from individuals, local organisatlons and companies. Grants received by the charity: Arnold Clark 2.500 B&Q Neighbourly Foundatlon 5,000 Bingham Trust 2.750 BlakeMO Foundation 100 CAF Western Power Distribution 2.500 Derbyshire community Foundation 8,000 Derbyshlre County Council 6,525 East Midlands Chamber of Commerce 8.0() Education and Skills 2.000 Erewash Voluntary 4,500 Feeding Brltaln 750 Futures IRISEI 14.700 Groundwork (BBO) 20.077 High Peak Borough Council 1.050 High Peak CV 1070 J H Rauslng Trust 9,872 Lottery funding 53,106 National Grid 9.300 Phoenix Lodge 1235 (Masons) 136 Provincial Grand Charity 1.000 Sainsburys Neighbourlyfoundation 597 The Van Neste Foundation 5.000 F 5outhall Trust 1.000 ree Donations from groups and or8ani5ation5:
Bakewell Methodists Bakewell PCC Bamford PCC Buxton Methodlsts Buxton parlsh team Buxton Spa Trefoil Chelmorton Craft Falr Chinley wlth Buxworth PCC Devonshlre spa Great Hucklow community spirit Lltton Methodlsts Specsavers Flnance St Anne's school & Church Tlde5well church Tintwlstle Wl Womihlll Wl 1.030 110 735 511 150 156 1S0 ¢.* 3(K) 74 100 30 30 There were a large number of donations from IndIdUal5. dlrettly and through internet giving. Some are anonymous, and some arewithout contatt detalls, so the charlty does not list individuals, but assures them all of the deep appreciation of the trustee5 and staff. as their Snvaluable sUPPQrt helps make our senlices posslble. There are many who are registered to allow us to daim Gift Ald. and this also helps us substantlally. We also art as an advocate for Acfs 435. This is a charity which enables donors to give specific help to people In need. Our advocate posts requests, and once the money Is raised. the specific item or bill is paid for via n Klrsten Wllllams Treasurer
Independent Examiner’s report to the Directors of The Zink Project CIO
I report on the accounts of the Association for the year ended 31 March 2023, which are set out on pages 1 to 5 of the annual accounts.
Respective Responsibilities of Directors and Examiner
The Directors are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Directors consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an Independent Examination is needed. The company’s gross income has not exceeded £250,000. I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of ICAEW.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
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To following the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act
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To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as directors concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiner’s Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter have come to my attention:
(1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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To keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006
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To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities
Have not been met; or
(2) To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Name:
Robert Layton
Relevant Professional qualification or body: ICAEW
Address: Laytons Chartered Accountants, 6 Manchester Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6SB
Date: 30-11-2023
THE ZINK PROJECT CIO Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 March 2023
| Notes Incoming resources Voluntary income: Donations and Grants 1 Investment income: Bank interest Other incoming resources Income from services Total incoming resources Resources expended Charitable Activities 2 Building Costs 3 Other Expenses 4 Total resources expended Net incoming/(outgoing) resources For year Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds 2023 2023 2023 2022 £ £ £ £ 131,866 185,957 317,823 457,549 1,607 1,607 31 1,677 1,677 756 135,149 185,957 321,107 458,336 42,132 178,881 221,013 229,755 5,646 5,646 219,061 1,382 930 2,312 3,040 49,160 179,811 228,971 451,856 85,990 6,146 92,136 6,480 236,780 232,584 475,844 469,364 322,770 238,730 567,980 475,844 |
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THE ZINK PROJECT CIO Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 March 2023
| Notes FIXED ASSETS 5 Freehold property CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand 6 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year Net Current Assets TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES INCOME FUNDS Surplus for the Year Funds bought forward |
£ £ 145,000 145,000 425,579 425,579 2,599 567,980 567,980 92,136 475,844 567,980 31.3.23 |
£ £ 145,000 145,000 334,355 334,355 3,511 475,844 475,844 6,480 469,364 475,844 31.3.22 |
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These financial statements were approved by the trustees on 15-Nov-23 and signed on their behalf by:
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
1. DONATIONS AND GRANTS
| Donations and gifts Grants Kickstarter 2. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Insurance Rent Travelling Telephone & Internet Administration Repairs & renewals Consultancy Pension costs Recruitment Training Wages Subscriptions Petty Cash Sundry Costs Postage & Stationary BBO G52 3. BUILDING COSTS Heat and Light Rennovation costs |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total 2023 2023 2023 2022 £ £ £ £ 105,862 36,694 142,556 169,290 0 149,263 149,263 275,997 0 18,367 18,367 12,262 105,862 185,957 291,819 445,287 Total Total 2023 2022 £ £ 2,070 2,137 1,009 3,782 2,341 2,823 3,003 3,668 830 4,096 16,692 5,934 4,600 6,753 17,018 15,642 3,177 542 486 797 158,201 169,647 96 96 1,633 1,725 3,583 3,173 1,610 432 4,664 758 0 7,750 221,013 229,755 Total Total 2023 2022 £ £ 2,915 4,815 2,731 214,246 5,646 219,061 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
| 4. OTHER EXPENSES Accountancy Bank Charges 5. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Cost At 1st April 2022 Additons At 31st March 2023 Depreciation At 1st April 2022 Charge for the year At 31st March 2023 NET BOOK VALUE At 31st March 2023 At 31st March 2022 |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total 2023 2023 2023 2022 £ £ £ £ 1,058 930 1,988 2,741 324 324 299 1,382 930 2,312 3,040 Freehold property Total £ £ 145,000 145,000 - - 145,000 145,000 - - - - 0 0 145,000 145,000 145,000 145,000 |
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The amount included in Freehold property relates to the purchase of Zink HQ, Market Street Car Park, Buxton. The amount shown is it's historical cost in December 2020.
6. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
| Total current accounts Total deposit accounts ACTS* Derbyshire Community Bank Cash |
Total Total 2023 2022 £ £ 18,874 38,354 401,763 292,157 2,639 2,819 955 955 1,348 70 425,579 334,355 |
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- During the year, the company administered money for ACTS which is an autonomous charitable fund for the benefit of local individuals.
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THE ZINK PROJECT CIO Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
7. EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was 13 (2022 - 14)
8. TRUSTEES
Trustee Stuart Corbett provided IT Support to the value of £441. No other trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year.
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