Question 1

What is the mission of MERCY IN ACTION?

Accepted Answer

MERCY IN ACTION WORKS IN THE PHILIPPINES IN CEBU AND MINDANAO AMONGST THE POOREST OF THE POOR. WE CURRENTLY SEND AROUND 400 CHILDREN TO SCHOOL AND COLLEGE & RUN 3 CHILDREN'S HOMES. WE HAVE FEEDING PROGRAMMES AND A DROP IN CENTRE FOR STREET CHILDREN, BUILD HOMES FOR DESTITUTE FAMILIES AND PROVIDE GRANTS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES. 'FEEDING THE HUNGRY TODAY; EQUIPPING THEM FOR TOMORROW'.

Question 2

What is the financial size of MERCY IN ACTION?

Accepted Answer

MERCY IN ACTION is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £6,104,104 and total expenditure of £5,877,322.

Question 3

How does MERCY IN ACTION allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 20.3% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 79.7% 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 MERCY IN ACTION?

Accepted Answer

MERCY IN ACTION employs 188 staff members and is supported by 360 volunteers.

Question 5

Does MERCY IN ACTION receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Does MERCY IN 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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