Question 1

What is the mission of STUDENTS ORGANISING FOR SUSTAINABILITY?

Accepted Answer

Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK) is an educational charity created by students and staff at NUS in response to the climate emergency and ecological crisis.  We support students to learn, act and lead for sustainability.

Question 2

What is the financial size of STUDENTS ORGANISING FOR SUSTAINABILITY?

Accepted Answer

STUDENTS ORGANISING FOR SUSTAINABILITY is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £3,987,172 and total expenditure of £2,906,345.

Question 3

How does STUDENTS ORGANISING FOR SUSTAINABILITY allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 96.6% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 3.4% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.7%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of STUDENTS ORGANISING FOR SUSTAINABILITY?

Accepted Answer

STUDENTS ORGANISING FOR SUSTAINABILITY employs 63 staff members and is supported by 3,200 volunteers.

Question 5

Does STUDENTS ORGANISING FOR SUSTAINABILITY receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 0.2% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does STUDENTS ORGANISING FOR SUSTAINABILITY pay its trustees?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the latest data indicates that one or more trustees receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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