S zink Aor life & work 1 April 2024 - 31 March 2025 Charity NLwmEw. 1159875
Chairfs Report 51 sat at my laptop to start my report for this AGM I thought that I should read Paul's report first. Are you. like me, flabbergasted? What an incredible organisation he manages and you servel Paul certainty left me with a challenge-lollow thot.I However. Paul did not mention the National Charity of the Year award (my terminology) because, quite accuratety. it was in the year followin& However. what we did in 2024125 had a massive impart on gaining the award. so here goes: WE WON. INCREDIBLE, WELL DONE EVERYONE. FEEL VERY PROUND TO BE PART OF THE ZINK PROJE CIO, ALL OF YOU. CUEAPPLAUSE. To Say 2024125 was an excellent year seems an understatement However. thls Is not o year in isolation, it has been building from its roots in rooms in a church. The brave decision to purchase, then find moneyto kit out Zink HQ, has enabled the successyou see today. Notjust the propety but the explosion in services Zink now offers to a client base not served by any other organisation on such a wide front- witness Pauys report. Th15 hos been recognised by the Centre for Social Justice {CSJ). Lets remind ourselves Zink was runner-up in 2024125. From a base of 600 charities. CSJ looked closely at 400 charitie5 throughout GB and awarded Zink the Charity Oscar. the best Charity in Britain at a celebration in front of, and applauded by. the"great and good". at the heart of government in London, three days ago. A brlef comment obout sustolnablllty The net income for the year 2024125 was £215.448. Our net assets were £931.171, with propety accounting for £835.000. That means Zink has a sound base from which to build a great future, something we all look foNrfard to. From whatever angle you look Zink is helping a lot of people- Food Bank, Café. Employability, Family Welfare. Wellbeing Lelsure. Socialising and Friendship, Physical Exercise and Personal Recovery. Not only does Zink have a lot of guitars (one of our early wellbeing projects). Zink even has a piano. P(rttlng it simpty. Zink helps peoplellnd ond enjoy o better life. Flnalty- Paul even stole my end lines. but tt is worth repeating- Zink would not be able to operate without its 130 volunteers and trustees alongside the staff team. It is notjust your time that is importantto link but ideas and enthusiasm that enable Zink to develop innovative solutions. I wlsh I hod sold thot. I wish you well Alan Thompson A very happy. retiring. Chair of The Zink Projert CIO csj
CEO'S Report 2024125 saw Zink take strides towards sustaining the charity in the long term. We already had five flats, we added another three this year and saw income from accommodation stabilise to nowgenerate around 10% of our income. Not only does this mean less reliance on grant funding but also that we can provide decent homes forformerly homeless people with supportto help them get back on theirfeet and move into work. 153 new clients started to attend atttvities at Zink in addition to the 221 who had started in the previousyear and existing clients. Of these 199 were supported bywork coaches with 63 moving intojobs and 46 into training or education. A further 44 had a positive outcome that will help them get work in the future. This could be skills gained through volunteering. It could be improved mental or physical health or a financial outcome e.g. they are no longer in debt orthey have somewhere stable and safe to live. The Neuro Hub at Zink had its 2001h client during the year and. as a result of the huge positive impact it has had on families, the contrart has been extended until March 2027. Similarly. ZInS Ukrainian Support Coordinator for the High Peak had funding extended. An English class takes place weekly and support is available to refugees to navigate UK life. To support social interartion. Zink worked with Buxton Friends of Ukraine to organise trips to Blackpool and Yorl and events at Christmas and Ukraine Independence Day. The Communty Eco-café at Zink has been serwng delicious. nourishing meals to a growing number of clients. Irs saved nearly 10.000 kg of surplus food from going to landfill. instead feeding vulnerable and impoverished people as well a5 anyone else who drops in to enjoy the friendly welcome. Nearly 1800 emergency food parcels were issued by High Peak Foodbank at Zink, a total of 38,000 meals. Zink plans to expand its residential portfolio to prwde more decent housing with support forfomierly homeless and poorly housed families. This could include providing housing that expert partners use to support mutual beneficiaries. Zink would not be able to operate Wjllthout its 130 volunteers and tnjstees alongside the staff team. It is notjusttheir time thays important to Zink but ideas and enthusiasm that enable Zink to develop innovative solutions. Donations from the local community and larger UK funders are absolutely keyto the outcomes above. Thankyou to all who give to Zink in wharever format. Your help keeps this special place and charty an energetic hub of posltivity. Paul Bohan TTI
Treasurerfs Report 2024125 Saw Zink take strides towards sustaining the charity in the long term. We already The trustees have again been touched and inspired bytheway local fund-ralsers, groups and individuals have rallied to supportthe charitys Seice5, as well as by the way national and local charitable trusts have helped. We are also verygrateful for the generous donations of food that the charity receives, from individuals, local or8anisation5 and companies. Grants received by the charity. DCC Derbyshire Enwronment Derbyshire Warm Space ESC Lottery Foundaiion Derbyshire Groundwork High Peak Borough Council National Lottery Meals and More Music for All Peak District Connert Police and Crime Commission Sain5burYS The Travel Chapter 106,580 9.88S 3,000 8,830 18,500 2,000 45.388 83.650 1.882 100 142 2.500 1.500 3.000 Donatlons from groups and organi5ation5: Attion funder Ashford PCC Bakewell Methodists Bollington Festival Buxton College Buxton Methodist Church Charle5WOrth and Chi5WOrth Camival Centre for Social Justice Derby RCC Derbyshire Voluntary Emerson Christie Charity Erewash Voluntary Eyam PCC Fountain Square Church Hathersage Horticultural Soc Hayfield Apple Fair Hedley Foundation High Peak Community Arts High Peak CVS High Peak Green Party Hope Rotary Club Hope Valley Probus Club Kettleshume Wl Lindley Educational Trust Phoenix Lodge Soroptomists The Big Give 1,000 200 1.670 1.010 100 200 100 10,071 2,340 500 2.000 1.450 912 100 2,061 58 2.000 70 5,000 270 1.500 175 700 500 525 30 4,930
There were a large number of donations from individuals. direttty and through internet giving. Some are anonymous. and some are without contact details. so the charity does not list individuals, but assures them all of the deep appreciation of the trustees and staff. as their invaluable support helps make our services possible. There are many who are registered to allow us to claim Gift Aid. and this also helps us substantially. We now own a propety of 5 flats. and a property of 3 flats. all of which are let out at affordable rents. We are supportlng some of the tenants through Zinvs other service5. We also att as an advocate for Acfs 435. Th15 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 Zlnk.
Independent Examlnerfs to the DlrectN5 ofTheZknk Prolert CIO I rqjorton the accounts of the Association forthe yearended 31 March 2025. whKti a set out on pages I to 5 of the annual accounts. The Dlrettot5 are responsible for the prep)raiion of the dcats. The Diredors consfjder that on audit 15 not required for this year under section 144121 of the Chaffties Act 2011 Ithe 2011 Acil and that an Independent Examination is needed. The compan5 gross income has not exceeded £250.OLM). l am qualified to undertake the Èxaminatlon by being a qualified memberof ICAEW. Havlng satlsfied myselFthat the charrty is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my respDnsibilityto= Exaffline the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act To followlng the procedures laid down In theEeneral Dlrecrion5 glven bythe CTharlty COmmi10n under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Art To State whether particular matters havecometo my attention. Ba515 of Indewdent Examlrterfs RepNt My examination was tarried out in acCOrdanrth the general DlrecEion5 bythe Charlty Commission. An examination indude5 a rewew of the èc£ounting record5 kept by the Charty and a comparison of the ateounts presented with those rècords. It also indudes corsiderdtion of any unusual items or disc105ureg in the accounts. and seeking explanationsfrom you as directors contrrning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the edenthat would te required in an audtt and consequenily no opinion 15 grven as to whether the accounts present a'true and fabr Vie and the repNt limtted to those rnatter5 setout in the siatement below. Independent Examlnerfsststemtnt In coThnectlon wlth my Éxamination. no matter have come to my atterrtion". 111 Which gives me reasonable cause to belIe that in any material respectthe requirements.. To keep accounting reco$ in accdan with sect6on 386 of the Companie5 Art 2(WJ6 To prepare attounts which accord with the xx)Unting records. comply with the accounting requlrements of section 396 of the Companles Art and with the rnethLKls and prindples of the Ststement of Recommended Prdttitè: Accounting and Reporting by Chatities Have not been met; or 121 To which. In my opinion. attention sPKJuld be dra¥m in orderto enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Nam&'. CNA¢TtqPD ACCOVIIIAM Robert Layton Relevant Professional qualification or ty. ICAEW Address: iaytons Chartered ACCntsnts. 6 Manchester Road. Buxton. Derbyshire. SK17 95B Date: 22-12-2025
TrIE ZINK PROJECT CIO Slatemert of Flnanclal Actlvities For tho yoar onded 31 March 202S Total Fund 2025 Total Funds 2024 Fund 2025 Funds 2025 Zlnk InG¢)mln9 re8ource• Voluntary incom•.' Donations and Grants 17.382 470.7 488,171 386,190 Inv•stm•nt Incom•." Bank Intar8st 4.022 4.022 5.576 Other In¢¢ynlng rnsources Inwme from services 24.702 24.702 14.094 Pmp•rty In¢omo Rgntal inwmo 44.289 44,289 1,340 Total In¢omlng r•sour¢es .395 470,T90 561.184 405,860 R••ourcM •xp•nd•d Charttable Acdvltle8 85.377 242,710 308.088 238,219 8ullding Costs 32.530 32,530 18,309 Othor Expgnses 2,316 930 3.246 3,058 Depreation 1,872 1,872 1,872 Tolal r•sour$ wwnd•d 100,223 245.512 345.736 259,457 Net Incomlnolloutgolng) rMOUr for yar (9.829) 225,277 215.448 146,403 Total lunds brought forward 386.366 329.357 715,723 567,980 Tolal fund¥ carrfed forward 37fj,537 931,171 715,723
THE ZINK PROJECT CIO Statement of Financial Actlvltlos For the yèar 8nded 31 March 2025 31325 31.324 Notes FIXED ASSETS Plant & machinery Freehold propgrty 33.701 835.000 35,573 868,701 565,573 CURRENT ASSETS C85h at bank and In hand 250,T28 346,733 250,728 346,733 CREDITORS Amounts fallirvJ dLbe wilhln one year 19,665 19.665 19,116 19.116 NET CURRENT ASSErs 231,fA2 327,617 TOTAL ASSETS LESS URRENT UABILITIES 1,099.763 893,190 CREDITORS Amounts falling on or after ona year 10 168,592 168.592 177.467 177.467 NEf ASSET81(UA8IUTIE8) 931,171 715,723 INCOME FUNDS Surplu8 for the year Funds bought forward 215.448 715,723 931.171 147,743 567,980 715.723 These financial slat8ments wor8 approved by the lJusteeg oniGffiN•y2e2sal slgned on thèir behalf by..
THE ZINK PROJECT CIO Nots8 lo the Flnanclal Slatements for the year ended 31 March 2025 1. DONATIONS AND GRApirs Totsl 2025 Total 2024 2025 2025 [katiOnS grf18 Grants 128,269 342.521 470.790 128,269 342.521 470,790 121,T70 248.712 370.482 2. PROPER INCOME Total 2025 Total 2024 Roulton fvlew 88hnl Tgrrace 35,421 8,869 44,289 1.340 3. CHARITABLE ACTNMES Totsl 2025 Total 2024 In8ur8nc• Rent Travelling Tglgphone & Intwnot Admlnlstr8tlon Rop8lr3 & renowels Consullancy Peroion Rocruilrnont TralnirwJ Wages Subseripti)ns P•tty Cash Sundry Costs Postage & Statbnary 880 G52 Guitsr1gssc*)s Enefgy 8avlng paGk• Heal and Light Ronnovation c4JSts ACTS Mov8m8ni 4.150 2,078 6.507 2,548 Tfjo 6,905 5,157 20,142 310 503 173,266 4.672 2.061 3,226 7,381 4,019 24,756 724 2,441 214,789 1,437 2,857 2.456 7,327 4.240 4,242 1.833 6.800 1,932 4,933 622 5,350 300,057 5,361 3,2C 143 244,928
THE ZINK PROJECT CIO Notss to the Financial Statements for th• y•ar ended 31 March 2025 4. BUILDING COSTS Total 2025 Total 2024 Roulttsn Mews purchase 8elmont Terraco purchase costs D8POSit Scheme Repairs and main¥£ Insurance 12,210 1,491 10.172 630 443 HPBCIUtilibes Other costs Mortgage Costs Mortage Interest Bank ¢hargè8 9,113 629 7,553 32 32,530 9,742 5. OTHER EXPENSES Total 2025 Total 2024 2025 202S Aecountsncy Bank Charges 2,575 671 2,371 671 1316 6. DEPRECIATION CHARGES Total 2025 Total 2024 Plant and m8chtnery 1.872 1,8n 1.872 1,872 7. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Pthnt & Ma¢hln•ry Zlnk Building Flats Total Cost At 1st 2024 Addrtth)s 37.446 145.IXKJ 385,0 305.0(X) 567.446 305,000 At 31st March 2025 37.448 145.C 6).0[1 872.446 Depreeiatlon At 1st Awll 2024 Charge forlhe 1.872 1,872 1.872 At 31st March 2025 3.745 3,745 NEf BOOK VALUE At 31st TrAah 2025 At 31 Mareh 2024 33,701 35,573 145.(M)O 145.000 690.1J)O 385.000 868 701 565.573
THE ZINK PROJECT CIO NotOS to the Flnanclal Slatoments for thg yr ended 31 March 2025 . CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND Tot•1 20Z5 Total 2024 Zink currw)t •¢rwnt8 Zlnk d¢poalt aCCnts 26,458 213.815 6.594 39,500 3(K),794 ACTS. Dertsh9 Communoty Ca8h 2,7Cf 955 2,77B 955 2.815 250,728 ' DurirvJ the year. tho ccmpany 8dmini8twod moMyforACTS io an autonom8 charftablo fund for thg of bc41 indrypknl?. 9. CREDITORS LESS THAN ONE YEAR Total 2025 Tolal 2024 So¢lal 3eoJrlty & 0th8r lax Accruals Mtygo 2.926 1,447 15,292 19.665 2,377 1,447 15,292 19,116 10. CREDrroR8 MORE THAN ONE YE*A Totsl 2026 Total 2024 168.592 177.467 11. EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS The averag6 numbèr of employ8e8 during the year was 17 (2024- 15) 12. TRUSTEES No trustees lor any peTSons comecled wrth them) received any remuneration during the year. 13. TANG18LE FIXED ASSErs Depreciaiton is provided at th8 following rdt6s in order to TArrito off 8SS8t over its estlmaled useful lrfe.. Plant & MaGhinery- 6% on redudrwj bala