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New trustees are selected through an interview process after reviewing applications based on a job description.
New Trustees are advertised for against requirements set out in a job description. Applicants are reviewed and selected for interview. The Chairperson and one other Trustee and Director interview candidates to select the most appropriate person for the role.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Millennium Farm Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
The charity has been run with seven trustees and a management committee.
The charity has been run with seven Trustees and a management committee.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Millennium Farm Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
The charity does not need to produce a strategic report due to its size.
Since the company qualifies as small under section 383, the strategic report required of medium and large companies under The Companies Act 2006 (Strategic and Director’s Report) Regulations 2013 is not required.
Governance · Policy statement · From Millennium Farm Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
The trustees confirmed that the financial statements comply with legal requirements.
The Trustees confirm that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and the Statement of Recommended Practice: “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” (FRS 102).
Governance · Policy statement · From Millennium Farm Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on income and gains applied to its charitable objects.
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within Chapter 3 of Part 11 of the CorporaƟon Tax Act 2010 or SecƟon 256 of the TaxaƟon of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
Financial · Policy statement · From Zest-Health for Life Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 20
The government grants received from Leeds City Council in 2025 were £89,003.
Leeds city council 89,003 47,442
Financial · Observational claim · From Zest-Health for Life Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 19
The total employee benefits of the key management personnel in 2025 were £124,500.
The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £124,500
Financial · Observational claim · From Zest-Health for Life Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 18
The average number of staff employed during the period was 20 in 2025.
The average number of staff employed during the period was 20 (2023: 25).
Operational · Observational claim · From Zest-Health for Life Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 17
The total staff costs for charitable activities in 2024 were £272,819.
Allocated as follows: Charitable acƟviƟes 300,020 272,819
Financial · Observational claim · From Zest-Health for Life Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 17
The total staff costs for charitable activities in 2025 were £300,020.
Allocated as follows: Charitable acƟviƟes 300,020 272,819
Financial · Observational claim · From Zest-Health for Life Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 17
The total support costs for governance in 2024 were £71,844.
Basis of apporƟonment Support Governance Total 2024 Staff Costs Time spent 43,262 - 43,262 Office costs Floor area 21,398 1,725 23,123 Accountancy services Governance - 5,459 5,459 Legal & professional Governance - - 64,660 7,187 71,844
Financial · Observational claim · From Zest-Health for Life Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 17
The total support costs for governance in 2025 were £50,378.
Basis of apporƟonment Support Governance Total 2025 Staff Costs Time spent 28,042 28,042 Office costs Floor area 17,298 1,725 19,023 Accountancy services Governance 3,313 3,313 Legal & professional Governance - 45,340 5,038 50,378
Financial · Observational claim · From Zest-Health for Life Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 17
Zest-Health for Life Limited's total income decreased from £510,436 to £394,532 in the year ending 31 March 2025.
Total Income 55,014 339,518 394,532 510,436
Financial · Metric statement · From Zest-Health for Life Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 11
Zest-Health for Life Limited's unrestricted and restricted funds increased from £322,052 to £275,940 in the year ending 31 March 2025.
Total funds carried forward 195,262 80,678 275,940 322,052
Financial · Metric statement · From Zest-Health for Life Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 11
Zest-Health for Life Limited's independent examiner confirms the accounts comply with UK Accounting Standards and Charities SORP.
I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act
Financial · Procedural statement · From Zest-Health for Life Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 10
Zest-Health for Life Limited's financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime of the Companies Act 2006
Financial · Procedural statement · From Zest-Health for Life Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 9
Zest-Health for Life Limited's financial statements are prepared according to the Charities SORP and UK Accounting Standards.
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed
Financial · Procedural statement · From Zest-Health for Life Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 9
Zest-Health for Life Limited's financial statements are prepared on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate.
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation
Financial · Procedural statement · From Zest-Health for Life Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 9
Zest-Health for Life Limited's Trustees are responsible for preparing the annual report and financial statements in accordance with UK Accounting Standards.
The Trustees (who are also directors of Zest – Health for Life for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ annual report and the financial statements
Governance · Policy statement · From Zest-Health for Life Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 9
Zest-Health for Life Limited's salary increases are based on increased responsibility and personal development, not automatic increments.
Salary increases are not automatic or on an incremental basis but aside from any general cost of living rise, are awarded based on increased responsibility and demonstrable personal development
Operational · Procedural statement · From Zest-Health for Life Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 9