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.
Activities & Mission
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.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 20% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 22% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 55% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Zink Project CIO
What does The Zink Project CIO do?
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.
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.
How efficient is The Zink Project CIO?
The Zink Project CIO has a program ratio of 54.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 12 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.
Details
Clough Street
BUXTON
Derbyshire
SK17 6LJ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Buxton and District Food Bank
- Buxton and District Food Bank and Zink Employability
- The Zinc Project CIO
- High Peak Food Bank
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated