Question 1

What is the mission of SYA?

Accepted Answer

Support over 600 volunteers to run voluntary Youth clubsDeliver Youth Clubs & projects (fully staffed clubs and bespoke projects like Short breaks work with disabled young people, LGBTQ club and Shropshire Young Health Champions)Deliver Alternative curriculum workTraining for the youth sector (Youth Work, Safeguarding, talking to your teenager, CEOP, First Aid etc)DBS Umbrella organisation

Question 2

What is the financial size of SYA?

Accepted Answer

SYA is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £1,735,500 and total expenditure of £820,791.

Question 3

How does SYA 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 (97.7%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of SYA?

Accepted Answer

SYA employs 14 staff members and is supported by 1,692 volunteers.

Question 5

Does SYA receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Approximately 62.9% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does SYA 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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