Question 1

What is the mission of Shooting Star Children's Hospices?

Accepted Answer

The charity provides care services to life-limited children and their families at home, in the community and at their two hospices, Christopher's in Guildford and Shooting Star House in Hampton. These services included respite care, symptom management and end of life care. A wide range of therapy and bereavement counselling services are also provided for children and family members.

Question 2

What is the financial size of Shooting Star Children's Hospices?

Accepted Answer

Shooting Star Children's Hospices is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £13,071,573 and total expenditure of £12,496,801.

Question 3

How does Shooting Star Children's Hospices allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 71.2% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 28.8% 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 Shooting Star Children's Hospices?

Accepted Answer

Shooting Star Children's Hospices employs 210 staff members and is supported by 610 volunteers.

Question 5

Does Shooting Star Children's Hospices receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 19.2% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does Shooting Star Children's Hospices 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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