Question 1

What is the mission of FREEWAYS?

Accepted Answer

Freeways provides residential, supported living and day care services for adults with learning disabilities in Bristol, North Somerset, South Glouc and Bath & N East Somerset. Freeways provides a person centred range of activities tailored to meet individual needs. This can be residential accomodation to floating support, day care, in either the local community or at our Leigh Court Centre.

Question 2

What is the financial size of FREEWAYS?

Accepted Answer

FREEWAYS is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £10,071,000 and total expenditure of £9,796,000.

Question 3

How does FREEWAYS allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 99.4% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 0.6% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is higher than the median for similar-sized charities (96.6%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of FREEWAYS?

Accepted Answer

FREEWAYS employs 283 staff members and is supported by 0 volunteers.

Question 5

Does FREEWAYS receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Approximately 94.5% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does FREEWAYS 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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