Question 1

What is the mission of MAGIC BREAKFAST?

Accepted Answer

Magic Breakfast's aim is to alleviate child hunger and poverty as a barrier to education through the provision of healthy breakfasts to children across England and Scotland. This is being achieved through three key activities: food aid, building capacity in school communities to reach every child at risk of hunger and making the case for change to ensure permanent funding for school breakfasts.

Question 2

What is the financial size of MAGIC BREAKFAST?

Accepted Answer

MAGIC BREAKFAST is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £10,392,463 and total expenditure of £11,400,579.

Question 3

How does MAGIC BREAKFAST allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 83.4% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 16.6% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (96.6%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of MAGIC BREAKFAST?

Accepted Answer

MAGIC BREAKFAST employs 107 staff members and is supported by 386 volunteers.

Question 5

Does MAGIC BREAKFAST receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 6.7% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does MAGIC BREAKFAST 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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