Question 1

What is the mission of Age Connects West Midlands?

Accepted Answer

Age Concern Birmingham is the foremost voluntary agency supporting older people, their families and carers. The services provided include, but are not exclusive to, day centres, luncheon clubs, carers support services, befriending schemes, specialist support services (grants and advice service, and debt counselling), information, tradesperson and handyman directory and volunteer schemes.

Question 2

What is the financial size of Age Connects West Midlands?

Accepted Answer

Age Connects West Midlands is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £2,733,831 and total expenditure of £2,515,913.

Question 3

How does Age Connects West Midlands allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 92.9% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 7.1% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.8%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of Age Connects West Midlands?

Accepted Answer

Age Connects West Midlands employs 70 staff members and is supported by 100 volunteers.

Question 5

Does Age Connects West Midlands receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 29.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does Age Connects West Midlands pay its trustees?

Accepted Answer

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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