Question 1

What is the mission of TEARFUND?

Accepted Answer

TEARFUND IS A CHRISTIAN RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY COMMITTED  TO ERADICATING POVERTY. OUR VISION IS TO SEE PEOPLE FREED FROM  POVERTY LIVING TRANSFORMED LIVES AND REACHING THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL. OUR MISSION IS TO FOLLOW JESUS WHERE THE NEED IS GREATEST RESPONDING TO CRISES AND PARTNERING WITH LOCAL CHURCHES TO BRING RESTORATION TO PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY.

Question 2

What is the financial size of TEARFUND?

Accepted Answer

TEARFUND is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £80,238,000 and total expenditure of £77,667,000.

Question 3

How does TEARFUND allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 85.6% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 14.4% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.2%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of TEARFUND?

Accepted Answer

TEARFUND employs 893 staff members and is supported by 1,300 volunteers.

Question 5

Does TEARFUND receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 4.1% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does TEARFUND 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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