Question 1

What is the mission of CHUF?

Accepted Answer

CHUF supports the children and their families who receive treatment at the Children's Heart Unit at the Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust and throughout the North of England.  We raise funds for large and small pieces of equipment, facilities, aftercare, psychological and family support and research with the aim of improving the lives of child heart patients.

Question 2

What is the financial size of CHUF?

Accepted Answer

CHUF is classified as a medium charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £823,702 and total expenditure of £1,017,097.

Question 3

How does CHUF allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 71.8% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 28.2% 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 CHUF?

Accepted Answer

CHUF employs 7 staff members and is supported by 233 volunteers.

Question 5

Does CHUF receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Does CHUF 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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