Question 1

What is the mission of GREAT WESTERN SOCIETY LIMITED?

Accepted Answer

1) To preserve, restore and operate as a permanent public exhibition and museum, steam and other railway locomotives, rolling stock and equipment, both for historical and educational purposes, and2) To make available for public reference the history, equipment and operation all with reference to both the former Great Western Railway and its successors since nationalisation on 1 January 1948

Question 2

What is the financial size of GREAT WESTERN SOCIETY LIMITED?

Accepted Answer

GREAT WESTERN SOCIETY LIMITED is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £3,853,845 and total expenditure of £2,145,263.

Question 3

How does GREAT WESTERN SOCIETY LIMITED allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 86.6% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 13.4% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.7%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of GREAT WESTERN SOCIETY LIMITED?

Accepted Answer

GREAT WESTERN SOCIETY LIMITED employs 31 staff members and is supported by 200 volunteers.

Question 5

Does GREAT WESTERN SOCIETY LIMITED receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 0.1% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does GREAT WESTERN SOCIETY LIMITED 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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