Question 1

What is the mission of POHWER?

Accepted Answer

POhWER provides information, advice, statutory and non statutory advocacy services to people with disabilities or who are vulnerable or disadvantaged, supporting them to speak up and have a voice that is heard when important decisions are being made about them. Our statutory advocacy services include Community Advocacy, Mental Health and Mental Capacity advocacy and NHS/Health Complaints advocacy.

Question 2

What is the financial size of POHWER?

Accepted Answer

POHWER is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £15,975,771 and total expenditure of £15,854,635.

Question 3

How does POHWER allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 100.0% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 0.0% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is higher than the median for similar-sized charities (96.6%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of POHWER?

Accepted Answer

POHWER employs 429 staff members and is supported by 13 volunteers.

Question 5

Does POHWER receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Approximately 90.8% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does POHWER 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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