Question 1

What is the mission of Cruse Bereavement Support?

Accepted Answer

THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE SUFFERED BEREAVEMENT THROUGH A NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF TRAINED BEREAVEMENT VOLUNTEERS AND THROUGH ITS NATIONAL HELPLINE.WORK DESIGNED TO RAISE THE AWARENESS OF THE NEEDS OF BEREAVED PEOPLE AND TO PROMOTE THEIR INTERESTS.

Question 2

What is the financial size of Cruse Bereavement Support?

Accepted Answer

Cruse Bereavement Support is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £6,428,706 and total expenditure of £6,350,413.

Question 3

How does Cruse Bereavement Support allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 81.5% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 18.5% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.8%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of Cruse Bereavement Support?

Accepted Answer

Cruse Bereavement Support employs 161 staff members and is supported by 3,364 volunteers.

Question 5

Does Cruse Bereavement Support receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 16.3% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does Cruse Bereavement Support 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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