Question 1

What is the mission of ROYAL COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND?

Accepted Answer

Seventy five per cent of blindness in the world is either avoidable or treatable. Sightsavers works with partners in developing countries to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people. Our work alleviates poverty among poor and marginalised communities and thus helps to realise the internationally accepted Millenium Development Goals.

Question 2

What is the financial size of ROYAL COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND?

Accepted Answer

ROYAL COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £285,809,000 and total expenditure of £288,464,000.

Question 3

How does ROYAL COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 91.9% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 8.1% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.2%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of ROYAL COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND?

Accepted Answer

ROYAL COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND employs 826 staff members and is supported by 0 volunteers.

Question 5

Does ROYAL COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 2.2% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does ROYAL COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND 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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