Question 1

What is the mission of THE CANDLELIGHTERS TRUST?

Accepted Answer

CANDLELIGHTERS SUPPORTS THE WORK OF THE REGIONAL PAEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY & HAEMATOLOGY UNIT IN LEEDS.  FUNDING IS PROVIDED FOR HARDSHIP GRANTS, SUPPORT GROUPS, HOLIDAYS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE UNDERGOING TREATMENT FOR CANCER OR LEUKAEMIA AT THE UNIT; MEDICAL AND OTHER EQUIPMENT; MEDICAL; NURSING AND SOCIAL SUPPORT STAFF AND RESEARCH INTO CHILDHOOD CANCER AND LEUKAEMIA

Question 2

What is the financial size of THE CANDLELIGHTERS TRUST?

Accepted Answer

THE CANDLELIGHTERS TRUST is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £1,903,375 and total expenditure of £2,092,454.

Question 3

How does THE CANDLELIGHTERS TRUST allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 72.0% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 28.0% 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 THE CANDLELIGHTERS TRUST?

Accepted Answer

THE CANDLELIGHTERS TRUST employs 33 staff members and is supported by 365 volunteers.

Question 5

Does THE CANDLELIGHTERS TRUST receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 0.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does THE CANDLELIGHTERS TRUST 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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