Question 1

What is the mission of MAPACTION?

Accepted Answer

MapAction is a humanitarian mapping charity that works through skilled volunteers.  Its aim is to save lives and minimise suffering by making the response to humanitarian emergencies as efficient and effective as possible.When a disaster strikes, MapAction deploys volunteer mapping professionals to the scene to help coordinate the response and get aid to where it is needed most.

Question 2

What is the financial size of MAPACTION?

Accepted Answer

MAPACTION is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £1,846,375 and total expenditure of £2,027,572.

Question 3

How does MAPACTION allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 93.8% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 6.2% 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 MAPACTION?

Accepted Answer

MAPACTION employs 21 staff members and is supported by 60 volunteers.

Question 5

Does MAPACTION receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 0.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does MAPACTION pay its trustees?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the latest data indicates that one or more trustees receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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