Question 1

What is the mission of COMPASSION IN DYING?

Accepted Answer

Compassion in Dying is a national charity that supports people at the end of life to have what they consider to be a good death by providing advice and information around their rights and choices.  We are the leading provider of free Advance Decisions in the UK and also conduct and review research around rights and choices in end-of-life care.

Question 2

What is the financial size of COMPASSION IN DYING?

Accepted Answer

COMPASSION IN DYING is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £1,004,174 and total expenditure of £810,859.

Question 3

How does COMPASSION IN DYING allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 96.4% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 3.6% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.7%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of COMPASSION IN DYING?

Accepted Answer

COMPASSION IN DYING employs 22 staff members and is supported by 1 volunteers.

Question 5

Does COMPASSION IN DYING receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Does COMPASSION IN DYING 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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