Question 1

What is the mission of MATERNITY ACTION?

Accepted Answer

Maternity Action works to challenge inequality and promote wellbeing for pregnant women, new mothers and their families. Maternity Action provides telephone advice and web-based information on maternity and parental rights; training for health professionals, advisers and community workers;and undertakes research, policy and campaigning.

Question 2

What is the financial size of MATERNITY ACTION?

Accepted Answer

MATERNITY ACTION is classified as a medium charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £882,482 and total expenditure of £996,690.

Question 3

How does MATERNITY ACTION allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 97.3% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 2.7% 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 MATERNITY ACTION?

Accepted Answer

MATERNITY ACTION employs 27 staff members and is supported by 467 volunteers.

Question 5

Does MATERNITY ACTION receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 21.1% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does MATERNITY ACTION 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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