Question 1

What is the mission of Big Issue Trust?

Accepted Answer

The Social Enterprise Loan Fund aims to promote charitable purposes by the provision of loans and other financial assistance.  We aim to support the growth of financially viable social enterprises.

Question 2

What is the financial size of Big Issue Trust?

Accepted Answer

Big Issue Trust is classified as a medium charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £971,725 and total expenditure of £1,734,728.

Question 3

How does Big Issue Trust allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 97.2% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 2.8% 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 Big Issue Trust?

Accepted Answer

Big Issue Trust employs 0 staff members and is supported by 0 volunteers.

Question 5

Does Big Issue Trust receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Does Big Issue Trust 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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