Question 1

What is the mission of DOROTHY HOUSE?

Accepted Answer

An independent Hospice offering a wide range of services and education in the provision of specialist palliative care to a local population of around 500,000 people. All services in the community and the hospice are provided free of charge and with equal access to all.

Question 2

What is the financial size of DOROTHY HOUSE?

Accepted Answer

DOROTHY HOUSE is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £18,339,533 and total expenditure of £18,763,667.

Question 3

How does DOROTHY HOUSE allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 66.0% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 34.0% 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 DOROTHY HOUSE?

Accepted Answer

DOROTHY HOUSE employs 322 staff members and is supported by 1,305 volunteers.

Question 5

Does DOROTHY HOUSE receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 3.9% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does DOROTHY HOUSE 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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