Question 1

What is the mission of SENSE, THE NATIONAL DEAFBLIND AND RUBELLA ASSOCIATION?

Accepted Answer

Sense exists so that no one who is deafblind or has other complex disabilities is isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Across the country, we support children and adults to communicate and experience the world. We provide information and advice, offer a wide range of flexible services and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.

Question 2

What is the financial size of SENSE, THE NATIONAL DEAFBLIND AND RUBELLA ASSOCIATION?

Accepted Answer

SENSE, THE NATIONAL DEAFBLIND AND RUBELLA ASSOCIATION

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Charitable company-Major-RegisteredDetailed reporting

www.sense.org.uk

Income

£101,863,000

Expenditure

£104,175,000

Reserves

£0

Question 3

How does SENSE, THE NATIONAL DEAFBLIND AND RUBELLA ASSOCIATION allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 75.6% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 24.4% 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 SENSE, THE NATIONAL DEAFBLIND AND RUBELLA ASSOCIATION?

Accepted Answer

SENSE, THE NATIONAL DEAFBLIND AND RUBELLA ASSOCIATION employs 2,956 staff members and is supported by 2,000 volunteers.

Question 5

Does SENSE, THE NATIONAL DEAFBLIND AND RUBELLA ASSOCIATION receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Approximately 57.3% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does SENSE, THE NATIONAL DEAFBLIND AND RUBELLA ASSOCIATION 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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