Question 1

What is the mission of SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE?

Accepted Answer

PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC ACCURATE, EVIDENCE-BASED INFORMATION ON SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING IN THE MEDIA, PARTICULARLY ON CONTROVERSIAL NEWS STORIES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE WORKING WITH SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS, SUPPORTING THEM TO ENGAGE WITH THE MEDIA; WORKING WITH JOURNALISTS, PROVIDING THEM WITH INFORMATION ABOUT SCIENCE; SUPPORTING PRESS OFFICERS WORKING ON DIFFICULT SCIENCE NEWS STORIES

Question 2

What is the financial size of SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE?

Accepted Answer

SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE is classified as a medium charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £774,832 and total expenditure of £867,876.

Question 3

How does SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 95.2% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 4.8% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (99.0%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE?

Accepted Answer

SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE employs 12 staff members and is supported by 0 volunteers.

Question 5

Does SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 21.6% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE 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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