Question 1

What is the mission of GL COMMUNITIES?

Accepted Answer

We deliver services in areas of deprivation in Gloucestershire.  Current activities : Money Advice Services, General welfare benefits advice, Community education,  Learning disability well-being centre, and programmes that increase employability by learning practical skills i.e. landscaping, carpentry, painting etc.  We accept volunteers in service areas above to enhance skills.

Question 2

What is the financial size of GL COMMUNITIES?

Accepted Answer

GL COMMUNITIES is classified as a medium charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £623,290 and total expenditure of £551,735.

Question 3

How does GL COMMUNITIES 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 (99.0%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of GL COMMUNITIES?

Accepted Answer

GL COMMUNITIES employs 21 staff members and is supported by 25 volunteers.

Question 5

Does GL COMMUNITIES receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 12.2% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does GL COMMUNITIES 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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