Question 1

What is the mission of REFUGE?

Accepted Answer

Refuge provides specialist support to women and children escaping domestic violence, modern slavery, human trafficking, forced prostitution, rape, forced marriage and 'honour' based violence.  Services include: 24-hr national helpline, women's refuges, outreach and floating support, independent domestic and sexual violence advocates. We raise awareness and influence policy and legislative change.

Question 2

What is the financial size of REFUGE?

Accepted Answer

REFUGE is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £31,975,898 and total expenditure of £30,149,880.

Question 3

How does REFUGE allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 91.5% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 8.5% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (96.6%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of REFUGE?

Accepted Answer

REFUGE employs 472 staff members and is supported by 77 volunteers.

Question 5

Does REFUGE receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Approximately 53.9% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does REFUGE 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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