Question 1

What is the mission of SCOPE?

Accepted Answer

Scope exists to make this country a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else. We provide support, information and advice to more than a quarter of a million disabled people and their families every year. We raise awareness of the issues that matter.

Question 2

What is the financial size of SCOPE?

Accepted Answer

SCOPE is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £44,041,000 and total expenditure of £52,926,000.

Question 3

How does SCOPE allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 34.0% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 66.0% 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 SCOPE?

Accepted Answer

SCOPE employs 817 staff members and is supported by 4,000 volunteers.

Question 5

Does SCOPE receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Does SCOPE 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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