Question 1

What is the mission of BREAK?

Accepted Answer

Break supports children, young people and families in four key areas - young people in care and moving on, children and young people with disabilities, families in need of support and children at risk.

Question 2

What is the financial size of BREAK?

Accepted Answer

BREAK is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £16,620,000 and total expenditure of £16,555,000.

Question 3

How does BREAK allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 68.9% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 31.1% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (96.6%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of BREAK?

Accepted Answer

BREAK employs 448 staff members and is supported by 650 volunteers.

Question 5

Does BREAK receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Approximately 61.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does BREAK 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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