Question 1

What is the mission of FREE REPRESENTATION UNIT?

Accepted Answer

The FRU trains volunteers to represent clients in legal hearings. We aim to prevent poverty by enabling clients to obtain their legal rights. Legal aid is not available and our clients cannot afford to pay for representation. We operate in Greater London, the home counties and the east midlands. Our volunteers are aspiring lawyers or qualified lawyers who give their time for free.

Question 2

What is the financial size of FREE REPRESENTATION UNIT?

Accepted Answer

FREE REPRESENTATION UNIT is classified as a medium charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £553,170 and total expenditure of £541,198.

Question 3

How does FREE REPRESENTATION UNIT allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 95.8% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 4.2% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (99.0%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of FREE REPRESENTATION UNIT?

Accepted Answer

FREE REPRESENTATION UNIT employs 11 staff members and is supported by 350 volunteers.

Question 5

Does FREE REPRESENTATION UNIT receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 0.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does FREE REPRESENTATION UNIT 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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