Question 1

What is the mission of Red Balloon Educational Trust?

Accepted Answer

Red Balloon Educational Trust sets up and oversees small schools, called Learner Centres, that offer a full-time educational, therapeutic and community-based recovery programme for children and young people aged 9 to 18 who experience EBSA (emotionally-based school avoidance) as a consequence of severe bullying or other traumatic experiences.

Question 2

What is the financial size of Red Balloon Educational Trust?

Accepted Answer

Red Balloon Educational Trust is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £4,182,038 and total expenditure of £3,553,998.

Question 3

How does Red Balloon Educational Trust allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 96.9% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 3.1% is spent on raising funds and administration.

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of Red Balloon Educational Trust?

Accepted Answer

Red Balloon Educational Trust employs 94 staff members and is supported by 8 volunteers.

Question 5

Does Red Balloon Educational Trust receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Approximately 81.4% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does Red Balloon Educational Trust 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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