Question 1

What is the mission of FARESHARE?

Accepted Answer

FareShare redistributes surplus good quality food that would otherwise have gone to waste to charitable organisations around the UK for the production of meals for those most in need. The organisation also provides educational, advice and training for staff, volunteers and clients of those organisations as well as to its own volunteers.

Question 2

What is the financial size of FARESHARE?

Accepted Answer

FARESHARE is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £20,767,000 and total expenditure of £27,553,000.

Question 3

How does FARESHARE allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 87.7% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 12.3% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.2%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of FARESHARE?

Accepted Answer

FARESHARE employs 225 staff members and is supported by 24,346 volunteers.

Question 5

Does FARESHARE receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 2.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does FARESHARE 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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