The Z.s.v. Trust
Also known as: Food Lifeline
The charity distributes food parcels and provides financial assistance to local families in need, following the recomendations of Rabbis and other communal leaders acquainted with the local requirements.
Activities & Mission
The charity distributes food parcels and provides financial assistance to local families in need, following the recomendations of Rabbis and other communal leaders acquainted with the local requirements.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 56% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 38% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,458,365 | £1,464,617 | £1,395,768 | £347,653 | £347,653 | 0 / 60 |
| 2023 | £1,547,122 | £1,575,867 | £1,546,083 | £353,905 | £353,905 | 0 / 60 |
| 2022 | £1,439,653 | £1,378,900 | £1,333,531 | £382,650 | £382,650 | 0 / 60 |
| 2021 | £1,318,301 | £1,149,127 | £1,069,487 | £321,897 | £321,897 | 0 / 60 |
| 2020 | £1,094,415 | £948,263 | £842,574 | £152,723 | £152,723 | 0 / 60 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Z.s.v. Trust
What does The Z.s.v. Trust do?
The charity distributes food parcels and provides financial assistance to local families in need, following the recomendations of Rabbis and other communal leaders acquainted with the local requirements.
How much income did The Z.s.v. Trust report in 2024?
The Z.s.v. Trust reported total income of £1.46m and reported expenditure of £1.46m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Z.s.v. Trust?
The Z.s.v. Trust has a program ratio of 95.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 56% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Z.s.v. Trust registered as a charity?
The Z.s.v. Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 August 1997 as charity number 1063860. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs The Z.s.v. Trust?
The Z.s.v. Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Z.s.v. Trust operate?
The Z.s.v. Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Z.s.v. Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Z.s.v. Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1063860.
Details
LONDON
N16 6EJ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Food Lifeline
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated