Question 1

What is the mission of BIRTH COMPANIONS?

Accepted Answer

We support women experiencing severe disadvantages in the period before, during and after the birth of their babies.  We run groups and give one to one support to women in four prisons and in the community in London.  We have a national remit to improve the experiences and care of women facing health and social inequalities in the perinatal period through training, research and influencing change.

Question 2

What is the financial size of BIRTH COMPANIONS?

Accepted Answer

BIRTH COMPANIONS is classified as a medium charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £829,433 and total expenditure of £726,976.

Question 3

How does BIRTH COMPANIONS allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 97.6% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 2.4% 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 BIRTH COMPANIONS?

Accepted Answer

BIRTH COMPANIONS employs 15 staff members and is supported by 34 volunteers.

Question 5

Does BIRTH COMPANIONS receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 15.5% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does BIRTH COMPANIONS pay its trustees?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the latest data indicates that one or more trustees receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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