Question 1

What is the mission of Bedford Hospital Charity and Friends?

Accepted Answer

Bedford Hospitals Charity was founded in 1988 to improve the equipment and facilities for patients and staff at Bedford Hospitals. It has raised 9.5million, notably 2.5million for the Primrose Oncology Unit and 765,000 for cancer projects. The appeal to raise 750,000 to expand cancer services at Bedford is now complete and the current one is for a new MRI scanner costing over 1million.

Question 2

What is the financial size of Bedford Hospital Charity and Friends?

Accepted Answer

Bedford Hospital Charity and Friends is classified as a medium charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £946,867 and total expenditure of £217,296.

Question 3

How does Bedford Hospital Charity and Friends allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 92.1% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 7.9% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (99.0%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of Bedford Hospital Charity and Friends?

Accepted Answer

Bedford Hospital Charity and Friends employs 0 staff members and is supported by 25 volunteers.

Question 5

Does Bedford Hospital Charity and Friends receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 0.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does Bedford Hospital Charity and Friends 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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