Question 1

What is the mission of BRITISH LIMBLESS EX-SERVICE MEN'S ASSOCIATION (BLESMA)?

Accepted Answer

Blesma supports all serving and ex service men and women who lose limbs or the use of limbs, or one or both eyes in service or as a result of service.  It also supports those ex service men and women who lose limbs not as a result of service or loss of use of limbs as a result of a traumatic incident.  Blesma also supports widows and dependents of the above.

Question 2

What is the financial size of BRITISH LIMBLESS EX-SERVICE MEN'S ASSOCIATION (BLESMA)?

Accepted Answer

BRITISH LIMBLESS EX-SERVICE MEN'S ASSOCIATION (BLESMA) is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £6,537,390 and total expenditure of £6,539,978.

Question 3

How does BRITISH LIMBLESS EX-SERVICE MEN'S ASSOCIATION (BLESMA) allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 80.1% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 19.9% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.7%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of BRITISH LIMBLESS EX-SERVICE MEN'S ASSOCIATION (BLESMA)?

Accepted Answer

BRITISH LIMBLESS EX-SERVICE MEN'S ASSOCIATION (BLESMA) employs 53 staff members and is supported by 209 volunteers.

Question 5

Does BRITISH LIMBLESS EX-SERVICE MEN'S ASSOCIATION (BLESMA) receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Does BRITISH LIMBLESS EX-SERVICE MEN'S ASSOCIATION (BLESMA) 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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