Question 1

What is the mission of FIRST STEP TRUST?

Accepted Answer

FST seeks to enable socially excluded people experiencing enduring mental health problems & other disadvantages to have the opportunity to work & to access paid employment. FST, in partnership with statutory agencies & other partners, sets up projects that assist its service users to gain work skills & qualifications while overcoming the barriers & difficulties to employment in their daily life.

Question 2

What is the financial size of FIRST STEP TRUST?

Accepted Answer

FIRST STEP TRUST is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £1,370,300 and total expenditure of £1,433,904.

Question 3

How does FIRST STEP TRUST 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 (97.8%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of FIRST STEP TRUST?

Accepted Answer

FIRST STEP TRUST employs 23 staff members and is supported by 99 volunteers.

Question 5

Does FIRST STEP TRUST receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Approximately 72.7% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does FIRST STEP TRUST pay its trustees?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the latest data indicates that one or more trustees receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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