Question 1

What is the mission of CANTERBURY FOOD BANK?

Accepted Answer

Canterbury Food Bank operates within the Canterbury City Council District (Whitstable, Canterbury, Herne Bay and surrounding villages) to alleviate poverty through the provision of crisis food parcels, items, services and facilities to individuals in financial need and contributing to and cooperating with charities and other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.

Question 2

What is the financial size of CANTERBURY FOOD BANK?

Accepted Answer

CANTERBURY FOOD BANK is classified as a medium charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £713,344 and total expenditure of £776,668.

Question 3

How does CANTERBURY FOOD BANK allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 99.7% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 0.3% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is higher than the median for similar-sized charities (98.6%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of CANTERBURY FOOD BANK?

Accepted Answer

CANTERBURY FOOD BANK employs 9 staff members and is supported by 200 volunteers.

Question 5

Does CANTERBURY FOOD BANK receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 5.6% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does CANTERBURY FOOD BANK 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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