Question 1

What is the mission of DRIVE?

Accepted Answer

Provision of supported living services for people with learning disabilities or mental health disabilities, Provision of targeted domiciliary care support services for people with disabilities (mainly Learning difficulty),Provision of Respite Care for people with disabilities (mainly Learning difficulty),Employment training for service users with a learning difficulty.

Question 2

What is the financial size of DRIVE?

Accepted Answer

DRIVE is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £25,164,650 and total expenditure of £24,784,722.

Question 3

How does DRIVE 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 (97.2%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of DRIVE?

Accepted Answer

DRIVE employs 708 staff members and is supported by 12 volunteers.

Question 5

Does DRIVE receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Approximately 86.4% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does DRIVE 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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