Question 1

What is the mission of POSITIVE EAST?

Accepted Answer

A HOLISTIC RANGE OF SERVICES THAT ENABLES PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTH AND WELLBEING, SUPPORT SELF MANAGEMENT AND REGAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE. THIS IS DONE THROUGH ADVICE, SUPPORT GROUPS AND TRAINING. ADDITIONALLY WE RUN PREVENTION PROGRAMMES TO PROMOTE TESTING AND SAFER SEX PRACTICES TO REDUCE ONWARD INFECTION. THIS IS DONE FROM OUR BASE IN EAST LONDON.

Question 2

What is the financial size of POSITIVE EAST?

Accepted Answer

POSITIVE EAST is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £1,930,134 and total expenditure of £1,882,051.

Question 3

How does POSITIVE EAST allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 83.1% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 16.9% 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 POSITIVE EAST?

Accepted Answer

POSITIVE EAST employs 30 staff members and is supported by 150 volunteers.

Question 5

Does POSITIVE EAST receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Approximately 64.7% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does POSITIVE EAST 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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