The Zink Project CIO

Also known as: Buxton and District Food Bank, Buxton and District Food Bank and Zink Employability, The Zinc Project CIO, High Peak Food Bank

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.

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Activities & Mission

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Derbyshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£561,184

Latest Expenditure

£345,736

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 54.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 89.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £488,171

Charitable Activities £24,702

Other Trading £0

Investments £44,289

Other Income £4,022

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £308,088

Raising Funds £0

Governance £4,019

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £37,648

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£561,184	£345,736	£308,088	£931,171	£250,728	12 / 120
2024	£407,200	£259,457				0 / 95
2023	£321,107	£228,971				0 / 85
2022	£458,336	£451,856				0 / 85
2021	£448,846	£197,794				0 / 80

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Frequently asked questions about The Zink Project CIO

What does The Zink Project CIO do?

How much income did The Zink Project CIO report in 2025?

The Zink Project CIO reported total income of £561k and reported expenditure of £346k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Zink Project CIO registered as a charity?

The Zink Project CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 January 2015 as charity number 1159875. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs The Zink Project CIO?

The Zink Project CIO is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Zink Project CIO operate?

The Zink Project CIO operates in Derbyshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Zink Project CIO a registered charity?

Yes — The Zink Project CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159875.