Question 1

What is the mission of Citizens Advice Somerset?

Accepted Answer

Citizens Advice Somerset aims to ensure that everyone has somewhere trusted to turn to for help and advice. Our services  empower people and advocate for social change.  We enable clients to act early to prevent a problem becoming a long term issue,  address those critical issues and crisis that affect their lives and to tackle the underlying causes of inequality, financial distress and injustice

Question 2

What is the financial size of Citizens Advice Somerset?

Accepted Answer

Citizens Advice Somerset is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £2,268,514 and total expenditure of £2,212,848.

Question 3

How does Citizens Advice Somerset allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 100.0% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 0.0% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is higher than the median for similar-sized charities (97.8%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of Citizens Advice Somerset?

Accepted Answer

Citizens Advice Somerset employs 71 staff members and is supported by 113 volunteers.

Question 5

Does Citizens Advice Somerset receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 45.2% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does Citizens Advice Somerset 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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