Question 1

What is the mission of CHESS IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES?

Accepted Answer

Advancement of education, amateur sport,social inclusion for the public benefit by promoting the mental and moral development and improvement of young people, socially and economically disadvantaged and socially excluded as a result of unemployment, financial hardship, old age, ill health or disability through the promotion, teaching, coaching, playing and competition of chess

Question 2

What is the financial size of CHESS IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES?

Accepted Answer

CHESS IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £1,981,178 and total expenditure of £1,739,558.

Question 3

How does CHESS IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 99.4% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 0.6% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is higher than the median for similar-sized charities (97.7%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of CHESS IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES?

Accepted Answer

CHESS IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES employs 4 staff members and is supported by 40 volunteers.

Question 5

Does CHESS IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 1.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does CHESS IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES 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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