Question 1

What is the mission of COMBAT STRESS?

Accepted Answer

The Charity provides relief of need and advancement of health of veterans and others in the Armed Forces Network, which includes members of the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (and regular reserves, volunteer reserves, and sponsored reserves of these bodies), and their families, dependents and support network, who have or have had mental health issues.

Question 2

What is the financial size of COMBAT STRESS?

Accepted Answer

COMBAT STRESS is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £14,100,000 and total expenditure of £16,894,000.

Question 3

How does COMBAT STRESS allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 78.9% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 21.1% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (96.6%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of COMBAT STRESS?

Accepted Answer

COMBAT STRESS employs 232 staff members and is supported by 55 volunteers.

Question 5

Does COMBAT STRESS receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 20.2% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does COMBAT STRESS 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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