Question 1

What is the mission of Population Matters?

Accepted Answer

Population Matters* educates the public on population issues and their impact on environmental sustainability, resource use and quality of life* researches and promotes methods to determine ecologically sustainable human population levels* encourages policies, in the UK and globally, that can help achieve environmental sustainability through a stable population.

Question 2

What is the financial size of Population Matters?

Accepted Answer

Population Matters is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £1,738,246 and total expenditure of £1,203,877.

Question 3

How does Population Matters allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 70.1% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 29.9% 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 Population Matters?

Accepted Answer

Population Matters employs 12 staff members and is supported by 0 volunteers.

Question 5

Does Population Matters receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Does Population Matters 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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