Question 1

What is the mission of HASTINGS ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION CENTRE?

Accepted Answer

HARC provides an accessible information, advice and advocacy service, specialising in welfare benefits and tax credits up to and including the Upper Tier Tribunal. We offer home visits to elderly and housebound people and advice surgeries in Hastings & Rother. Our aim is to relieve local poverty by ensuring the correct benefit is received by people on a low income.

Question 2

What is the financial size of HASTINGS ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION CENTRE?

Accepted Answer

HASTINGS ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION CENTRE is classified as a medium charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £775,525 and total expenditure of £739,036.

Question 3

How does HASTINGS ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION CENTRE allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 85.1% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 14.9% 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 HASTINGS ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION CENTRE?

Accepted Answer

HASTINGS ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION CENTRE employs 23 staff members and is supported by 17 volunteers.

Question 5

Does HASTINGS ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION CENTRE receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 48.4% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does HASTINGS ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION CENTRE 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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