Question 1

What is the mission of GAINSBOROUGH'S HOUSE SOCIETY?

Accepted Answer

Gainsborough's House aim is to promote the wider knowledge, apprecaition and enjoyment of the art of Thomas Gainsborough within the context of the eighteenth century and the inspiration of the Suffolk landscape and to preserve and enhance Gainsborough's House and its collections for the benefit of present and future generations.

Question 2

What is the financial size of GAINSBOROUGH'S HOUSE SOCIETY?

Accepted Answer

GAINSBOROUGH'S HOUSE SOCIETY is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £1,086,811 and total expenditure of £1,356,022.

Question 3

How does GAINSBOROUGH'S HOUSE SOCIETY allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 69.4% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 30.6% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.8%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of GAINSBOROUGH'S HOUSE SOCIETY?

Accepted Answer

GAINSBOROUGH'S HOUSE SOCIETY employs 13 staff members and is supported by 62 volunteers.

Question 5

Does GAINSBOROUGH'S HOUSE SOCIETY receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 3.5% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does GAINSBOROUGH'S HOUSE SOCIETY 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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